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British Columbia has introduced a new framework for consultation on mining claims, but the B.C. Assembly of First Nations regional chief says it "does not come close" to the collaborative approach outlined in the province's Indigenous rights law.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is flying to Florida to join a Thursday fundraising event with an American podcaster who has mocked Canada as a "silly country" and spoken about it being annexed as the 51st state.

EDMONTON — Alberta's government is looking to regulate private online gambling websites and apps in a move it says will capture lost revenue and protect bettors.

SASKATOON, Sask. — The head of Saskatoon's only safe consumption site says she saw the current drug crisis coming.

VANCOUVER — Telus says it's considering selling a minority stake in its portfolio of wireless towers as part of its efforts to strengthen its balance sheet.

MONTREAL — WestJet has launched an on-board Wi-Fi service powered by Starlink, the satellite internet technology made by Elon Musk’s rocket company, SpaceX, sparking a limited backlash from Canadians.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index moved lower on Wednesday, weighed down by losses in the technology and base metal sectors, while U.S. stocks also dropped.

MONTREAL — Dollarama Inc. says it's entered an agreement to buy Australian discount retailer the Reject Shop. The Montreal-based company will pay $6.

CALGARY — A car dealer says he defrauded customers out of thousands of dollars because he, too, was a victim and thought he could earn back his losses.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was placing 25% tariffs on auto imports , a move the White House claims would foster domestic manufacturing but could also put a financial squeeze on automakers that depend on global supply c