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Quebec premier floats idea of 'waiting zones' in Canada for asylum seekers

Quebec premier floats idea of 'waiting zones' in Canada for asylum seekers

Quebec Premier François Legault told reporters that Canada should take inspiration from France, where people arriving by boat, train or plane can be placed in a waiting zone for up to 26 days under certain circumstances.
Small businesses to receive five years' worth of carbon rebates in December

Small businesses to receive five years' worth of carbon rebates in December

OTTAWA — Owners of small and medium-sized businesses will finally receive their long-awaited carbon pricing refunds before the end of this year, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announced on Tuesday.
Sex crimes case of Montreal billionaire Robert Miller put off until December

Sex crimes case of Montreal billionaire Robert Miller put off until December

MONTREAL — Lawyers for Montreal billionaire Robert Miller asked a judge on Tuesday for a delay in his sex crimes case, arguing that his frail health makes it difficult to discuss the Crown's evidence with him.
Police launch hate crime investigation after protesters clash in Vancouver

Police launch hate crime investigation after protesters clash in Vancouver

VANCOUVER — Police in Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­say they've launched a hate crime investigation after a clash between protesters with opposing views on war in the Middle East. They say it happened outside the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Art Gallery Sunday night.
Saskatchewan election begins with promises of tax relief, calls for change

Saskatchewan election begins with promises of tax relief, calls for change

REGINA — Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe kicked off the provincial election Tuesday promising broad-based tax relief while his opponent, NDP Leader Carla Beck, said it's time to move on from failed, incompetent money management.
McGill University law professors' union agrees to suspend strike, resume classes

McGill University law professors' union agrees to suspend strike, resume classes

MONTREAL — McGill University law professors will return to classrooms this week after their union suspended a strike that had lasted since the start of the fall semester.
A timeline look at Saskatchewan elections and governments over five decades

A timeline look at Saskatchewan elections and governments over five decades

REGINA — Saskatchewan's provincial election campaign has begun, with polling day on Oct. 28.
Economy, crime, schools and health: Top issues in Saskatchewan election campaign

Economy, crime, schools and health: Top issues in Saskatchewan election campaign

REGINA — The Saskatchewan election campaign is underway, with voting day on Oct. 28. Here's a look at key issues and party promises: Economy Scott Moe's governing Saskatchewan Party has promised to grow the economy, jobs and the population.
Leaders in profile: A look at Saskatchewan Party's Scott Moe and NDP's Carla Beck

Leaders in profile: A look at Saskatchewan Party's Scott Moe and NDP's Carla Beck

REGINA — Saskatchewan's general election has been called, with voting day on Oct. 28. Here's a look at the leaders of the two main parties: Scott Moe, Saskatchewan Party Age: 51. Born July 31, 1973, in Prince Albert, Sask.
Carla Beck: Social worker, school trustee seeking job as next Saskatchewan premier

Carla Beck: Social worker, school trustee seeking job as next Saskatchewan premier

LANG, SASK. — Carla Beck steps out of her SUV with her two dogs and starts walking beside a lake near her hometown, the spot where she learned to feed cows, swing a bat and not keep her mouth shut.