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What is the notwithstanding clause? An explainer on the rarely used provision

What is the notwithstanding clause? An explainer on the rarely used provision

REGINA — The Saskatchewan government has invoked the notwithstanding clause of the Constitution in tabling legislation that prevents children under 16 from changing their names or pronouns at school without parental consent.
A 'Zionist in my heart': Biden's devotion to Israel faces a new test

A 'Zionist in my heart': Biden's devotion to Israel faces a new test

WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden had been to Dachau, the infamous concentration camp in Germany, several times before, but he sensed changes when he visited as vice president with a teenaged granddaughter.
'We have to do what it takes': Israeli-Canadian reservists say they're ready to fight

'We have to do what it takes': Israeli-Canadian reservists say they're ready to fight

MONTREAL — Temima Silver is waiting for the call to report for duty in the Israeli military. Born and raised in Ottawa, the 21-year-old moved to Israel in 2020 to join the Israel Defense Forces.
P.E.I. village votes to investigate councillor who displayed anti-Indigenous sign

P.E.I. village votes to investigate councillor who displayed anti-Indigenous sign

MURRAY HARBOUR, P.E.I. — A village in southeastern Prince Edward Island has ordered an investigation into a councillor who displayed a sign on his property denying the existence of residential school graves.

Alabama commission aims to award medical marijuana licenses by the end of 2023

MONTGOMERY (AP) — The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission is aiming to award licenses to growers and distributors by the end of the year after a bumpy roll out of the state's medical marijuana program that has included multiple lawsuits over the sele
Arkansas lawmakers OK plan to audit purchase of $19,000 lectern for Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders

Arkansas lawmakers OK plan to audit purchase of $19,000 lectern for Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Thursday voted to audit the purchase of a $19,000 lectern for Gov.
Quebec premier inaugurates vast Romaine hydro project on North Shore

Quebec premier inaugurates vast Romaine hydro project on North Shore

HAVRE-ST-PIERRE, Que. — The newly inaugurated Romaine hydroelectric complex could serve as a model for future projects that are sorely needed in the province, Quebec Premier François Legault said Thursday. “It brings me a lot of pride.
Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin, acquitted on sex assault charge, settles lawsuit

Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin, acquitted on sex assault charge, settles lawsuit

OTTAWA — Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin has reached an undisclosed settlement in his lawsuit over how the Canadian military and federal government responded to an allegation of sexual misconduct.
Wisconsin Republican leader won't back down from impeachment threat against Supreme Court justice

Wisconsin Republican leader won't back down from impeachment threat against Supreme Court justice

MADISON, Wis.
Nova Scotia moves to firm up support for proposed opioid class-action lawsuit

Nova Scotia moves to firm up support for proposed opioid class-action lawsuit

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government has introduced updated legislation that it says will hold opioid manufacturers more accountable for their actions.
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