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Biden to welcome Trudeau to Washington this week: U.S. Ambassador David Cohen

Biden to welcome Trudeau to Washington this week: U.S. Ambassador David Cohen

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to be in Washington on Friday as part of U.S. President Joe Biden's push for greater economic integration across the Western Hemisphere. "Canada is an invaluable partner in that effort," U.S.
Canada joins U.S., U.K. on sanctions targeting arms sales to Myanmar military junta

Canada joins U.S., U.K. on sanctions targeting arms sales to Myanmar military junta

OTTAWA — Canada is joining the United States and the United Kingdom in sanctioning dozens of people and entities linked to Myanmar's military regime.
Nevada's Republican governor criticizes the state GOP holding a caucus despite a separate primary

Nevada's Republican governor criticizes the state GOP holding a caucus despite a separate primary

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Nevada Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo ripped his state party's plan to hold a caucus despite a primary election occurring two days prior, a split that some state GOP officials warn could confuse voters in a key early nomination state.
Manitoba finance minister says fuel tax holiday will be set to start Jan. 1

Manitoba finance minister says fuel tax holiday will be set to start Jan. 1

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is looking to start a fuel-tax holiday for motorists on Jan. 1 and keep it in place for at least six months.
Miller shares strategy for Canada's immigration system, ahead of new levels plan

Miller shares strategy for Canada's immigration system, ahead of new levels plan

OTTAWA — The federal government's priorities for improving Canada's immigration system include better aligning the number of people welcomed to the country with what the labour market needs, as well as services and infrastructure, says a report relea
Cameron tries to energize growing GOP base in challenging Democratic incumbent in Kentucky

Cameron tries to energize growing GOP base in challenging Democratic incumbent in Kentucky

LONDON, Ky. (AP) — Looking to energize his party's growing base, Republican Daniel Cameron picked apart Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear's record Tuesday in Kentucky's hotly contested gubernatorial campaign.
Wisconsin's Democratic governor sues Republican Legislature over blocking basic functions

Wisconsin's Democratic governor sues Republican Legislature over blocking basic functions

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Democratic Gov.
Judge in trial of 'Freedom Convoy' organizers orders access to internal police docs

Judge in trial of 'Freedom Convoy' organizers orders access to internal police docs

OTTAWA — The judge in the trial of two "Freedom Convoy" protest organizers has ordered access to internal police documents so that she can determine whether they should be admitted as evidence.
BC United promises carbon tax relief if elected government next year, says Falcon

BC United promises carbon tax relief if elected government next year, says Falcon

VICTORIA — British Columbia's Opposition leader is promising to immediately introduce cuts to the province's carbon tax if elected to form government next year, and says if the Conservatives are elected in Ottawa he'll follow their lead and eliminate
North Carolina's top elevator official says he'll no longer include his portrait in every lift

North Carolina's top elevator official says he'll no longer include his portrait in every lift

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — After slapping their mug inside every elevator in the state, an elected North Carolina regulator will go back to being faceless.