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Trump signs his tax and spending cut bill at the White House July 4 picnic

Trump signs his tax and spending cut bill at the White House July 4 picnic

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed his package of tax breaks and spending cuts into law Friday in front of Fourth of July picnickers after his cajoling produced almost unanimous Republican support in Congress for the domestic priority th
Canada's environment ministers endorse updated air quality standards

Canada's environment ministers endorse updated air quality standards

YELLOWKNIFE — Canada's environment ministers have endorsed stronger air quality standards for fine particulate matter, while acknowledging the struggles caused by wildfires that can blanket the country in smoke advisories.
Dermo disease confirmed in Quebec, P.E.I. oysters

Dermo disease confirmed in Quebec, P.E.I. oysters

Cases of a disease affecting oysters have been confirmed in Quebec and Prince Edward Island for the first time. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says dermo was detected in oyster samples from Chaleur Bay in Quebec and Egmont Bay, P.E.I.
Minister planning to table First Nations water bill despite provincial opposition

Minister planning to table First Nations water bill despite provincial opposition

OTTAWA — The federal minister of Indigenous services says her government plans to reintroduce legislation to ensure First Nations' rights to clean drinking water — despite calls from Alberta and Ontario for it to scrap the bill altogether.
Ottawa talking to metals giant Rio Tinto about liquidity help amid U.S. tariffs

Ottawa talking to metals giant Rio Tinto about liquidity help amid U.S. tariffs

OTTAWA — Industry Minister Mélanie Joly says the federal government is talking to mining and metals giant Rio Tinto about helping the company with liquidity problems caused by the United States' global steel and aluminum tariffs.
Justice minister wants answers on removal of Saskatchewan's top Mountie

Justice minister wants answers on removal of Saskatchewan's top Mountie

REGINA — Saskatchewan's justice minister says he wants answers on why the RCMP's commanding officer in the province was abruptly removed.
Ontario First Nation slowed down traffic on Trans-Canada Highway over mining laws

Ontario First Nation slowed down traffic on Trans-Canada Highway over mining laws

A northern Ontario First Nation has completed a four-day demonstration that slowed down traffic on the Trans-Canada Highway, as it protests fast-tracked federal and provincial legislation designed to speed up mining and development.
First Nation seeking court ruling on Alberta ending coal mining moratorium

First Nation seeking court ruling on Alberta ending coal mining moratorium

EDMONTON — An Alberta First Nation is asking a judge to review the provincial government's decision earlier this year to end its moratorium on coal mining.
Military police investigating Facebook page filled with racism, misogyny

Military police investigating Facebook page filled with racism, misogyny

OTTAWA — Military police have reopened an investigation into a Facebook group the Canadian Army's commanding officer describes as "abhorrent." Lt.-Gen.
Democrats see Trump’s big bill as key to their comeback. It may not be so easy

Democrats see Trump’s big bill as key to their comeback. It may not be so easy

WINDSOR HEIGHTS, Iowa (AP) — It is big and it is beautiful, President Donald Trump says.