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Alberta releases first report on well cleanup; $33B liability estimate called too low

Alberta releases first report on well cleanup; $33B liability estimate called too low

Alberta's oil and gas producers spent nearly $700 million in 2022 on cleaning up the hundreds of thousands of old wells that dot the province, the regulator's first report on the extent of those liabilities indicates.
Trade minister cites housing shortage as cause for ceasefire in U.S. softwood spat

Trade minister cites housing shortage as cause for ceasefire in U.S. softwood spat

WASHINGTON — Canada's international trade minister says the great North American softwood lumber standoff is putting a drag on the continent's already tight housing supply. Mary Ng says Ottawa will contest the U.S.
Canada watching for UN court decision on Israel and genocide, Trudeau says

Canada watching for UN court decision on Israel and genocide, Trudeau says

OTTAWA — Canada supports the International Court of Justice and is "watching carefully" as it deliberates on an allegation of genocide against Israel, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Wednesday.
Housing minister warns against resistance to ending exclusionary zoning

Housing minister warns against resistance to ending exclusionary zoning

TORONTO — Canada's Housing Minister is warning that municipalities won't succeed with applications for federal housing accelerator funding unless they are flexible on zoning rules.
Liberal minister touts trade, criticizes Tories' record on Ukraine in Prairie tour

Liberal minister touts trade, criticizes Tories' record on Ukraine in Prairie tour

OTTAWA — Trade Minister Mary Ng is touring the Prairie provinces to speak with Ukrainian community and business leaders this week as Liberals accuse Conservatives of turning their backs on the war-torn country.
Family hopes former Cree grand chief's long stay in Montreal ER hallway spurs change

Family hopes former Cree grand chief's long stay in Montreal ER hallway spurs change

MONTREAL — The family of a Cree elder who recently spent four days in a Montreal hospital hallway said Wednesday they hope sharing his experience might spur change for the treatment of patients in Quebec emergency rooms.
Quebec cold case murder trial: Crime scene photos show 19-year-old victim's life

Quebec cold case murder trial: Crime scene photos show 19-year-old victim's life

MONTREAL — Crime scene photos presented in a Quebec cold case murder trial on Wednesday offered glimpses into the life of a 19-year-old junior college student whose life was cut short nearly 24 years ago.
Trudeau appoints former cabinet minister Bennett as Canada's ambassador in Denmark

Trudeau appoints former cabinet minister Bennett as Canada's ambassador in Denmark

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has confirmed that former Liberal cabinet minister Carolyn Bennett is to become Canada's new ambassador in Denmark. Bennett submitted her resignation as the member of Parliament for Toronto-St.
Immigration Department says 144 Gazans on track to come to Canada, pending biometrics

Immigration Department says 144 Gazans on track to come to Canada, pending biometrics

Ottawa has so far received 144 completed visa applications from people in the Gaza Strip who wish to be reunited with extended family members in Canada.
Quebec man charged with killing three men with truck ordered to stand trial

Quebec man charged with killing three men with truck ordered to stand trial

AMQUI, Que. — A Quebec man accused of killing three people with his truck last March in a town about 350 kilometres northeast of Quebec City has been ordered to stand trial.