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Parliamentary committee calls for modernized Safe Third Country Agreement

Parliamentary committee calls for modernized Safe Third Country Agreement

OTTAWA — A parliamentary committee has called for Canada's Safe Third Country Agreement with the United States to include new exemptions allowing some asylum seekers to make claims in Canada after arriving south of the border.
UPDATE: Ethics probe finds Alberta Premier Danielle Smith violated conflict of interest rule

UPDATE: Ethics probe finds Alberta Premier Danielle Smith violated conflict of interest rule

EDMONTON — Alberta's ethics commissioner has found United Conservative Party leader Premier Danielle Smith contravened the Conflict of Interest Act over a conversation she had with her justice minister about a high-profile COVID-19 case.
BREAKING: Ethics probe finds Premier Danielle Smith violated conflict of interest law

BREAKING: Ethics probe finds Premier Danielle Smith violated conflict of interest law

EDMONTON — Alberta's ethics commissioner says Premier Danielle Smith contravened the Conflicts of Interest Act in her interaction with the province's justice minister.
Senators urge Ottawa to give sanctions regime the same clarity, assessment as allies

Senators urge Ottawa to give sanctions regime the same clarity, assessment as allies

OTTAWA — A Senate committee says Canada needs to sort out the intent of its sanctions before assessing whether they’re working, and must undertake major upgrades to put its system on par with those of Ottawa’s allies.
Smoky conditions remain in much of Alberta with continued heat, dryness expected

Smoky conditions remain in much of Alberta with continued heat, dryness expected

Special air quality statements from Environment Canada continue to cover most of Alberta as smoky air blankets much of the province.
Canada, South Korea agree to work together on clean-energy supply chains

Canada, South Korea agree to work together on clean-energy supply chains

SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — Canada and South Korea penned new deals on supply chains for critical minerals and youth mobility as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wrapped up talks with the country's president on Wednesday.
'Huge relief' as Drayton Valley residents return home after wildfire evacuation

'Huge relief' as Drayton Valley residents return home after wildfire evacuation

The mayor of a west-central Alberta town said it was emotional to return home nearly two weeks after an out-of-control wildfire forced residents to flee, but thousands elsewhere remain on edge as scores of fires continue to rage across much of the West. 
As tidal-power firms ebb, Fisheries minister strikes task force to clarify regulation

As tidal-power firms ebb, Fisheries minister strikes task force to clarify regulation

HALIFAX — The federal government is creating a task force to clarify regulations for projects attempting to harness the tidal energy of the Bay of Fundy, after a key player sought bankruptcy protection last week — and blamed Ottawa.
Former senior judges to have last word on disclosure of sensitive laboratory records

Former senior judges to have last word on disclosure of sensitive laboratory records

OTTAWA — Three former senior judges will have the final say on the public disclosure of documents related to the firing of two scientists from Canada's highest-security laboratory.
Enbridge punches back on Line 5 challenge: 'Nothing but counterfactual speculation'

Enbridge punches back on Line 5 challenge: 'Nothing but counterfactual speculation'

WASHINGTON — There is no "imminent threat" of Line 5 spilling crude oil in Wisconsin, lawyers for Enbridge Inc. say in a fresh batch of court documents on the eve of a hearing that could see the controversial cross-border pipeline shut down.
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