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Political pressure to stop rate hikes now coming from premiers, as BoC decision nears

Political pressure to stop rate hikes now coming from premiers, as BoC decision nears

OTTAWA — Two premiers have sent letters to Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem urging against another rate hike, as the provincial leaders attempt to sway the central bank's interest rate decision slated for Wednesday.
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New book details Biden-Obama frictions and says Harris sought roles 'away from the spotlight'

New book details Biden-Obama frictions and says Harris sought roles 'away from the spotlight'

WASHINGTON (AP) — A new book about Joe Biden portrays the president as someone whose middle-class upbringing helped foster a resentment of intellectual elitism that shaped his political career and sometimes caused strain with his onetime boss, Harvar
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Canada's promised Indo-Pacific trade representative to be based in Jakarta: Mary Ng

JAKARTA — Canada will open an export development office in Jakarta and has named an Indo-Pacific trade representative to help Canadian businesses enter new markets in the region, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Tuesday while in Indonesia.
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A Georgia redistricting trial begins with a clash over what federal law requires for Black voters

A Georgia redistricting trial begins with a clash over what federal law requires for Black voters

ATLANTA (AP) — Challengers to Georgia's voting district maps told a federal judge Tuesday that the state is legally required to provide more political opportunities to Black voters, while the state suggested plaintiffs are trying to impose illegal ra
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What to know about the impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton

What to know about the impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton began Tuesday with the embattled Republican facing accusations of corruption and bribery that have shadowed him for years.
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A chronology of key events following Ontario's decision to develop Greenbelt lands

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Tuesday the province will review all Greenbelt lands, including the 14 that were chosen for development after two legislative watchdogs found the selection process to be hasty and flawed.
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N.B. parents worry of bullying at school because of changes to gender identity policy

N.B. parents worry of bullying at school because of changes to gender identity policy

FREDERICTON — As New Brunswick students begin a new school year, some families worry about the potential for a rise in bullying due to the province's policy on gender identity in schools.
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Lionel Desmond inquiry: Judge calls for another round of final submissions next week

Lionel Desmond inquiry: Judge calls for another round of final submissions next week

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia inquiry that investigated why former Canadian soldier Lionel Desmond fatally shot three family members and himself in 2017 is set to resume for at least one day of hearings next week.
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Some of the races to keep an eye on in Manitoba's provincial election

Some of the races to keep an eye on in Manitoba's provincial election

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's election has been called for Oct. 3. Here are some of the races to watch: Southdale — Currently held by Audrey Gordon, the Progressive Conservative health minister.
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Winners of recent Manitoba elections have seen sizable majority governments

Winners of recent Manitoba elections have seen sizable majority governments

WINNIPEG — A Manitoba election has been called for Oct. 3.
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