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Liberal government’s throne speech promises to legalize, regulate, restrict pot

OTTAWA—It has taken more than 40 years but the government of Canada is finally formally committing to legalizing marijuana. Gov. …

Al Gore praises Quebec’s leadership in fighting global climate change

PARIS—Former U.S. vice-president Al Gore expressed his deep gratitude to Quebec on Saturday for what he called its leadership role …

Environment Minister moves to protect Quebec frogs threatened by development

A little brown frog at the heart of a prolonged legal battle is on the way to receiving emergency protection …

Strong winds, rain slam B.C. coast, causing blackouts and ferry cancellations

VANCOUVER—Powerful winds and rain are pummelling British Columbia’s coast as back-to-back storm systems move across the province this weekend. Environment …

Middle class tax cut and new child benefit top priorities in throne speech

OTTAWA—It isn’t money in your pocket yet, but the Liberal promise for a tax cut for middle-income earners was called …

Quebec premier says no big spending in 2016 despite balanced books

MONTREAL—Even though Quebec is still projecting a balanced budget this fiscal year and the government intends to invest more in …

Alberta premier posts letter on Facebook to address farm bill protests

EDMONTON—Premier Rachel Notley has posted an open letter on social media that tries to address concerns that have been expressed …

Quebec passes legislation to better protect animals

QUEBEC—The Quebec national assembly has passed legislation that better protects animals and defines them as sentient beings. Agriculture Minister Pierre …

Throne speech heralds hope of new relationship with Aboriginal Peoples

OTTAWA—Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government set out to make good on its campaign promise to reset the relationship with Canada’s Aboriginal …

Former B.C. premier Bill Bennett dies at 83 after years of Alzheimer’s disease

KELOWNA, B.C.—Former British Columbia premier Bill Bennett, an architect of financial restraint in the province and a signatory to Canada’s …

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