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Alberta Premier Kenney cleared after questions raised about MP housing expenses

OTTAWA — A House of Commons committee has cleared Alberta Premier Jason Kenney of allegations he wrongly claimed residential expenses …

Canadian study finds no mental health benefits to eating human placenta

Ahead of Trudeau meeting, Kenney calls environment bill a threat to unity

Had a frank discussion with Prime Minister @JustinTrudeau about the need to get pipelines built, and the devastating potential impact …

SNC Lavalin shares hit 10-year low after CEO reveals plan to exit 15 countries

MONTREAL — Shares in SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. hit a 10-year low Thursday after the company announced plans to wind down …

Canadians struggle to distinguish between real and fake news: survey

TORONTO — Canadians are increasingly skeptical of the news they consume and struggle to distinguish fact from fiction or propaganda, …

The great Canada-Philippines diplomatic garbage dispute of 2019 seems almost over

OTTAWA — Canada’s garbage is coming home from the Philippines. A spokesman for Global Affairs Canada told The Canadian Press …

China suspends export permits from two Canadian pork plants, says Ottawa

TORONTO — China has suspended the export permits of two Canadian pork exporters, including Quebec-based Olymel LP, apparently over package …

Instagram launches test to make ‘like’ counts private for some Canadian users

TORONTO — Instagram is launching a test in Canada this week that will make the “like” counts on posts private …

Federal government boosts loans for canola farmers amid tensions with China

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals promised Wednesday to give Canada’s canola farmers financial aid to lessen the impact of China’s …

Canada’s information czar says lack of stable funding ties her hands

OTTAWA — Canada’s information commissioner says the government’s “stopgap approach” to funding is jeopardizing her efforts to clear a backlog …