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B.C. creates anti-racism data committee, releases research priorities

B.C. creates anti-racism data committee, releases research priorities

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government has released 12 priorities for anti-racism research in its first update since the Anti-Racism Data Act came into effect last June.
Quebec, Ottawa pledge $300 million for GM electric car battery component plant

Quebec, Ottawa pledge $300 million for GM electric car battery component plant

BÉCANCOUR, Que. — The governments of Quebec and Canada have announced $300 million in funding for a factory that will make components for electric vehicle batteries in Bécancour, Que., located about halfway between Montreal and Quebec City.
Plan for fate of crumbling 24 Sussex expected by fall, minister tells MPs

Plan for fate of crumbling 24 Sussex expected by fall, minister tells MPs

OTTAWA — Public Services and Procurement Minister Helena Jaczek says the Liberal government expects to have a plan for the future of 24 Sussex Drive by the fall.
Lawyers raising concerns new bail laws won't be Charter compliant

Lawyers raising concerns new bail laws won't be Charter compliant

OTTAWA — Criminal lawyers are raising concerns that proposed changes to Canada's bail laws won't be constitutional, as they eagerly await a statement explaining why the federal Liberals think the reforms comply with the Charter.
Biden on Memorial Day lauds generations of fallen US troops who 'dared all and gave all'

Biden on Memorial Day lauds generations of fallen US troops who 'dared all and gave all'

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden lauded the sacrifice of generations of U.S.
Debt ceiling takeaways: Biden's invite to liberal skeptics to 'talk to me,' McCarthy's balancing act

Debt ceiling takeaways: Biden's invite to liberal skeptics to 'talk to me,' McCarthy's balancing act

WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s a deal no one in Washington claims to really like.
Advisers on unmarked graves won't work with Hague-based organization Ottawa hired

Advisers on unmarked graves won't work with Hague-based organization Ottawa hired

OTTAWA — A panel of Indigenous experts says it will not participate in an engagement campaign hosted by an international organization Ottawa hired to provide advice on identifying possible human remains in unmarked graves.
South African president appoints judge to oversee weapons-for-Russia inquiry

South African president appoints judge to oversee weapons-for-Russia inquiry

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed a judge to oversee an inquiry into allegations that the country supplied arms to Russia on a ship that docked secretly at a naval base in December.
La Scala announces 2023-24 season as new government decree creates uncertainty

La Scala announces 2023-24 season as new government decree creates uncertainty

MILAN (AP) — The French general manager of Milan’s famed Teatro alla Scala is facing the threat of a tenure cut short, even as he unveiled a star-studded 2023-24 season and announced record sponsor revenues on Monday.
With new mandate secured, Turkey's Erdogan likely to continue engaging with both West and Russia

With new mandate secured, Turkey's Erdogan likely to continue engaging with both West and Russia

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — After securing a strong new mandate in a runoff presidential election , Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan could temper some positions that have irritated his NATO allies.