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N.W.T. Premier Caroline Cochrane says she won't run for re-election in upcoming vote

N.W.T. Premier Caroline Cochrane says she won't run for re-election in upcoming vote

YELLOWKNIFE — The premier of the Northwest Territories has announced she won't be running for re-election in November. Caroline Cochrane says representing the N.W.T. has been among the highest honours of her life.
Siksika man files human rights complaint against Alberta Health Services, hospital

Siksika man files human rights complaint against Alberta Health Services, hospital

SIKSIKA, Alta. — A man from a First Nation in southern Alberta has filed a human rights complaint against the provincial health agency and a local hospital, alleging anti-Indigenous discrimination led to the death of his wife.
MPs bicker over how to study Parliament's recognition of former Nazi SS soldier

MPs bicker over how to study Parliament's recognition of former Nazi SS soldier

OTTAWA — Bickering over politics and procedure is getting in the way of efforts to have a House of Commons committee investigate how a man who fought with a Nazi unit was lauded as a hero in Canada's Parliament.
From Harper to Poilievre: what is the Conservative vision for Indigenous Peoples?

From Harper to Poilievre: what is the Conservative vision for Indigenous Peoples?

OTTAWA — When Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre speaks about what his party's relationship with Indigenous Peoples would look like should he become prime minister, it's often about "economic reconciliation," or the idea that Indigenous Peoples sho
Moe says Saskatchewan to use notwithstanding clause over school pronoun policy

Moe says Saskatchewan to use notwithstanding clause over school pronoun policy

REGINA — The Saskatchewan government will use the notwithstanding clause of the Constitution and pass legislation this fall to ensure the province's pronoun policy remains in place, Premier Scott Moe said Thursday.
Friend of slain B.C. Sikh advocate says police warned him of threat after killing

Friend of slain B.C. Sikh advocate says police warned him of threat after killing

A member of the Surrey, B.C., gurdwara where local Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar served as president before he was gunned down in June said police warned him last month about a threat to his life.
Sovereignty act may be used to fight 2035 net-zero electricity plan: Alberta premier

Sovereignty act may be used to fight 2035 net-zero electricity plan: Alberta premier

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she would use her province’s sovereignty act as a last resort to challenge any attempt by the federal government to impose a net-zero electricity grid by 2035.
What is the notwithstanding clause? An explainer on the rarely used provision

What is the notwithstanding clause? An explainer on the rarely used provision

REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe has pledged his government will use the notwithstanding clause of the Constitution and pass legislation this fall to ensure the province's school pronoun policy remains in place.
Emails at centre of court martial for Lt.-Gen. Whelan deemed inadmissible

Emails at centre of court martial for Lt.-Gen. Whelan deemed inadmissible

OTTAWA — The military judge presiding over a court martial for Lt.-Gen. Steve Whelan has decided the emails at the centre of the case are not admissible as evidence. Cmdr.
Northvolt to build $7B battery factory near Montreal, includes government money

Northvolt to build $7B battery factory near Montreal, includes government money

MONTREAL — Swedish manufacturer Northvolt has announced it will build a $7-billion gigafactory for electric vehicle batteries near Montreal that it claims will represent the largest private investment in Quebec's history.