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Freeland announces $199 million in support for low-income renters, shelters

Freeland announces $199 million in support for low-income renters, shelters

OTTAWA — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says the federal government is putting nearly $200 million in new money toward supporting low-income renters and shelters.
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OSC board extends Grant Vingoe's term as the regulator's chief executive

OSC board extends Grant Vingoe's term as the regulator's chief executive

TORONTO — The board of directors at the Ontario Securities Commission has extended Grant Vingoe's term as chief executive officer for five years.
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Court cases lead to new voting districts in some states. Could it affect control of Congress?

Since most Americans last voted for Congress, thousands of people have been added to certain voting districts — and subtracted from others — under new political maps enacted following court rulings.
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Bipartisan report seeks ways to counter extreme polarization that has created distrust in elections

WASHINGTON (AP) — Extreme partisanship combined with a complicated and highly decentralized voting system have led to a loss of faith in election results among some in the U.S.
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Canada needs time for 'deeper conversation' on assisted dying, mental health: Holland

Canada needs time for 'deeper conversation' on assisted dying, mental health: Holland

OTTAWA — Thirteen years ago, in the throes of a major political loss and personal crisis, Mark Holland experienced the darkest period of his life.
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Court hears challenge of Ontario law banning 'aggressive' panhandling

Court hears challenge of Ontario law banning 'aggressive' panhandling

TORONTO — An Ontario court is set to hear a constitutional challenge to a panhandling law that advocates say is grossly disproportionate and infringes the rights of some of the most vulnerable members of society.
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Biden is going small to try to win big in November. That means stops for boba tea, burgers and beer

Biden is going small to try to win big in November. That means stops for boba tea, burgers and beer

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is going small to try to win big in November.
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Democrats are defending their majority in the Pennsylvania House for 4th time in a year

Democrats are defending their majority in the Pennsylvania House for 4th time in a year

HARRISBURG, Pa.
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Donald Trump deploys his oft-used playbook against women who bother him. For now, it's Nikki Haley

Donald Trump deploys his oft-used playbook against women who bother him. For now, it's Nikki Haley

MAULDIN, S.C. (AP) — Hillary Clinton. Nancy Pelosi. Kamala Harris. Liz Cheney. Carly Fiorina. And for now, Nikki Haley.
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Trump's fate and an obscure section of the Constitution collide at Supreme Court

Trump's fate and an obscure section of the Constitution collide at Supreme Court

WASHINGTON (AP) — From civil rights to privacy, the 14th Amendment has been a foundation for forging the norms of American law and democracy.
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