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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says although she once spoke positively of carbon rebates, the rising cost of the federal levy means Prime Minister Justin Trudeau can no longer justify it.

OTTAWA — Montreal MP Anthony Housefather said Friday he will remain in the Liberal caucus, despite the intense anger he still feels about a motion passed by the House of Commons last month.

About 19,700 Hydro-Québec customers are still without power as work crews continue restoring electricity after a major spring storm. A notice from the utility says about 1,200 workers are in the field.

OTTAWA — The federal Liberal government plans a $600-million package of loans and funding to help make it easier and cheaper to build homes for owners and renters.

LONGUEUIL, Que. — A former employee of Quebec's hydro utility who is accused of spying on behalf of China pleaded not guilty to additional charges on Friday as his lawyers attempted to gain access to more evidence in his case.

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Global Affairs Canada says a Canadian missing for days after a powerful earthquake in Taiwan has been found safe.

TORONTO — Clouds can often be a pretty inconsequential part of a weather forecast from the public's perspective, compared to temperature and precipitation.

OTTAWA — The mother of a Canadian Army veteran killed during an attack on humanitarian workers in the Gaza Strip this week is rejecting Israel's explanation for what happened.

MONTREAL — A judge has rejected former premier Jean Charest's $700,000 claim against the Quebec government for abuse of process in connection with a corruption investigation that targeted him and his party.

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