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In tumultuous history of finance minister resignations, Freeland's exit stands out

In tumultuous history of finance minister resignations, Freeland's exit stands out

Having a finance minister openly condemn the prime minister's policies on her way out is a fresh level of acrimony in Canadian political history, longtime observers of the country's politics say.
Canadian business leaders say Freeland's resignation adds uncertainty to trade talks

Canadian business leaders say Freeland's resignation adds uncertainty to trade talks

Some business leaders worry the resignation of Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland from the federal cabinet leaves Canada without a "quarterback" at a critical moment for the country's economy and trade relationships.
Journalists anticipate a renewed hostility toward their work under the incoming Trump administration

Journalists anticipate a renewed hostility toward their work under the incoming Trump administration

NEW YORK (AP) — For the press heading into a second Trump administration, there's a balancing act between being prepared and being fearful.
What's behind rising autism rates: A broader definition of autism and better screening

What's behind rising autism rates: A broader definition of autism and better screening

President-elect Donald Trump seemed to entertain the discredited theory that vaccines cause autism as he answered questions from journalists at a press conference Monday at his Mar-a-Lago club. Trump said Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Ottawa increases French language funding for Alberta government services

Ottawa increases French language funding for Alberta government services

CALGARY — The Canadian government is boosting the amount of funding it provides Alberta to ensure government services are offered in French as well as English.
Al Raine, only mayor of Sun Peaks, B.C., dead at the age of 83

Al Raine, only mayor of Sun Peaks, B.C., dead at the age of 83

SUN PEAKS, BRITISH COLUMBIA — Al Raine, the only mayor of Sun Peaks Resort Municipality and husband of champion skier Nancy Greene Raine, has died at the age of 83.
Canada Post says workers to return Tuesday after labour board ruling

Canada Post says workers to return Tuesday after labour board ruling

Operations at Canada Post will resume at 8 a.m. local time on Tuesday, Dec. 17, the company said, after the Canada Industrial Relations Board ordered a return to work.
Supreme Court declines appeal from Peter Navarro; Trump White House aide to return after prison term

Supreme Court declines appeal from Peter Navarro; Trump White House aide to return after prison term

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court turned back an appeal Monday from Peter Navarro , the former White House official who is set to return in Donald Trump's second term after serving prison time on contempt of Congress charges.
Takeaways from Trump's first post-election news conference

Takeaways from Trump's first post-election news conference

President-elect Donald Trump on Monday held a wide-ranging news conference in which he said he would preserve access to the polio vaccine but equivocated on other vaccines, pledged to look at bringing down the costs of pharmaceuticals and expressed d
Biden establishes a national monument for Frances Perkins, the 1st female Cabinet secretary

Biden establishes a national monument for Frances Perkins, the 1st female Cabinet secretary

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Monday established a national monument honoring the late FDR-era Labor Secretary Frances Perkins , the first woman to serve in a presidential Cabinet and a driving force behind Franklin D.