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Provinces 'hold the key' to unlocking homebuilding, new report argues

Provinces 'hold the key' to unlocking homebuilding, new report argues

OTTAWA — While the federal government and cities across Canada are making strides on expanding the housing supply, the provinces still need to get serious about building quality homes, a new report released Thursday argues.
Federal court blocks Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs under emergency powers law

Federal court blocks Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs under emergency powers law

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal court on Wednesday blocked President Donald Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs on imports under an emergency-powers law , swiftly throwing into doubt Trump’s signature set of economic policies that have rattled global fi
Wrangling in New Jersey primaries tests messaging on Trump for November and beyond

Wrangling in New Jersey primaries tests messaging on Trump for November and beyond

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — In the waning days of New Jersey's contested primary for governor, Democratic and Republican candidates are offering a glimpse of where the general election campaign could go.
Supreme Court of Canada dismisses Nunavut's bid to toss out school language case

Supreme Court of Canada dismisses Nunavut's bid to toss out school language case

OTTAWA — A lawsuit over the right to Inuit language instruction in the Nunavut public school system is a step closer to being heard following a Supreme Court of Canada decision.
Sen. Lindsey Graham gets a 2026 challenge from Democrat Annie Andrews, who ran against Nancy Mace

Sen. Lindsey Graham gets a 2026 challenge from Democrat Annie Andrews, who ran against Nancy Mace

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Dr. Annie Andrews, the South Carolina Democrat who unsuccessfully challenged U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace in 2022, says she's running against Republican U.S. Sen.
Trump issues series of pardons for politicians, a union leader and a rapper

Trump issues series of pardons for politicians, a union leader and a rapper

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump issued a series of pardons on Wednesday, awarding them to a former New York congressman, a Connecticut governor, a rapper known as “NBA YoungBoy,” a labor union leader and a onetime Army officer who flouted sa
Bill fast-tracking infrastructure projects passes as Speaker Raj Chouhan breaks tie

Bill fast-tracking infrastructure projects passes as Speaker Raj Chouhan breaks tie

VICTORIA — A controversial bill in British Columbia responding to American tariffs has passed with Speaker Raj Chouhan casting the deciding vote Wednesday evening.
PHOTO COLLECTION: Elon Musk

PHOTO COLLECTION: Elon Musk

This is a photo collection curated by AP photo editors. The Associated Press
National chief says First Nations frustrated by 'fast-track' approach to development

National chief says First Nations frustrated by 'fast-track' approach to development

OTTAWA — The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations says she doesn't blame First Nations leaders who are voicing frustration with governments promising to fast-track development in their territories in the name of national unity.
Elon Musk is leaving the Trump administration after leading effort to slash federal government

Elon Musk is leaving the Trump administration after leading effort to slash federal government

WASHINGTON (AP) — Elon Musk is leaving his government role as a top adviser to President Donald Trump after spearheading efforts to reduce and overhaul the federal bureaucracy.