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Manitoba Métis Federation turns down Carney's invitation to talk major projects

Manitoba Métis Federation turns down Carney's invitation to talk major projects

OTTAWA — The Manitoba Métis Federation is turning down Prime Minister Mark Carney's invitation to discuss his government's controversial major projects legislation, saying it won't attend the meeting alongside another Métis group it claims has no rea
New study sheds light on ChatGPT's alarming interactions with teens

New study sheds light on ChatGPT's alarming interactions with teens

ChatGPT will tell 13-year-olds how to get drunk and high, instruct them on how to conceal eating disorders and even compose a heartbreaking suicide letter to their parents if asked, according to new research from a watchdog group.
Premier Ford warns Trump could reopen CUSMA trade pact in the fall

Premier Ford warns Trump could reopen CUSMA trade pact in the fall

OTTAWA — Ontario Premier Doug Ford is warning that U.S. President Donald Trump could choose to suddenly "pull the carpet out from underneath us" by opening up the trade agreement his administration negotiated with Canada during his first term.
First Nation disappointed as B.C. court rejects challenge to Mount Polley dam level

First Nation disappointed as B.C. court rejects challenge to Mount Polley dam level

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Supreme Court has dismissed a First Nation's bid to stop a tailings dam from being raised at the Mount Polley mine site, which suffered a catastrophic dam collapse that spilled millions of litres of waste and water 11 years ago.
Canadians applying for a Nexus card can no longer choose an 'X' gender marker

Canadians applying for a Nexus card can no longer choose an 'X' gender marker

OTTAWA — Canadians renewing or applying for Nexus travel cards can no longer choose an X gender marker, following an executive order from U.S. President Donald Trump that said the American government will only recognize male or female.
Canada pushing to include Indigenous rights in United Nations plastics treaty

Canada pushing to include Indigenous rights in United Nations plastics treaty

OTTAWA — Canada is pushing to bring language recognizing the rights of Indigenous Peoples back into a United Nations plastics pollution treaty.
Trump says he plans to put a 100% tariff on computer chips, likely pushing up cost of electronics

Trump says he plans to put a 100% tariff on computer chips, likely pushing up cost of electronics

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he will impose a 100% tariff on computer chips, likely raising the cost of electronics, autos, household appliances and other goods deemed essential for the digital age.
Yukon First Nation to oppose all new mining claims on its territory during planning

Yukon First Nation to oppose all new mining claims on its territory during planning

A Yukon First Nation says it will oppose any new mining claims on its traditional territory as it begins a regional land-use planning process with the territory's government.
Kinew accuses group of Republicans of pitching 'timber tantrum' over wildfire smoke

Kinew accuses group of Republicans of pitching 'timber tantrum' over wildfire smoke

WASHINGTON — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew accused a group of Republicans of throwing a "timber tantrum" and playing "political games" after they called out Canada over wildfires sending smoke billowing across the international border into their states.
Air Canada hopes to avoid flight disruptions after attendants endorse strike mandate

Air Canada hopes to avoid flight disruptions after attendants endorse strike mandate

Around 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants will be in a legal position to strike in less than two weeks, but the airline says it's confident there is enough runway left to reach a deal that avoids grounding numerous flights.