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'Increased control over immigration?' Nine questions on Alberta referendum in October
Premier Danielle Smith announced Thursday that a referendum will be held on Oct. 19 to ask Albertans about how they want the province to deal with immigration as well as the Constitution. She says it ...
Canadian Press Feb 20, 2026

Alberta's Smith blaming immigrants for her own failures: Opposition NDP
EDMONTON - Alberta's Opposition NDP says Premier Danielle Smith is stoking hatred by blaming her government's financial "mismanagement" on newcomers. Smith announced in a TV address Thursday night tha...
Lisa Johnson and Jack Farrell, The Canadian Press Feb 20, 2026

U.S. Supreme Court strikes down Trump's use of emergencies law for tariffs
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday struck down President Donald Trump's use of a national security statute to deploy tariffs, reining in his efforts to realign global trade - but the decisi...
Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press Feb 20, 2026

Quebec justice minister withdraws article on abortion rights in constitution bill
QUBEC - Quebec's justice minister has reversed course in the face of strong criticism of his plan to enshrine abortion rights in his constitution bill, announcing Friday the contentious section will b...
Thomas Laberge, The Canadian Press Feb 20, 2026

Dr. Joss Reimer named Canada's new chief public health officer
OTTAWA - Dr. Joss Reimer, a physician from Manitoba, is set to take over as Canada's new chief public health officer this spring. The appointment was made public on Friday, roughly eight months after ...
Sarah Ritchie, The Canadian Press Feb 20, 2026

Final commercial flight operated by Canadian airline departed from Cuba: Anand
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says the final passenger flight operated by Canadian airlines departed from Cuba on Wednesday. Ottawa, meanwhile, continues to steer clear of criticizing ...
Alessia Passafiume and Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press Feb 20, 2026

In the news today: Olympics, India trade deal with Canada, Tumbler Ridge, NDP debate
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Canada's men's hockey team is vying for a spot in the gold-medal game at the Milan Cortina Olympics A spot in ...
Canadian Press Feb 20, 2026

In the news today: India trade deal with Canada, Tumbler Ridge, NDP debate
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... India envoy says trade deal possible within a year India's envoy to Ottawa says Canada could sign a comprehens...
Canadian Press Feb 20, 2026

Guns in photo posted by Tumbler Ridge shooter's mother were legal, expert says
A former RCMP weapons officer says guns in a photo posted by the Tumbler Ridge shooter's mother all appear to have been legal to own in Canada at the time, although they include a semi-automatic rifle...
Marissa Birnie, The Canadian Press Feb 20, 2026

Feds warn First Nations people to carry passport when crossing U.S. border
OTTAWA - The federal government has updated its travel advice for the United States and is now urging First Nations people to carry a passport in addition to a status card when crossing the border. Be...
Catherine Morrison, The Canadian Press Feb 20, 2026
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