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A battle over mail ballots in Pennsylvania is latest example of messy disputes over election rules

A battle over mail ballots in Pennsylvania is latest example of messy disputes over election rules

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The recount underway in Pennsylvania's U.S.
Mental health worsening across Canada, access to care is uneven, report says

Mental health worsening across Canada, access to care is uneven, report says

TORONTO — Kristin Pardy hid her bulimia for more than 10 years.
Ontario First Nation declares state of emergency over gang and addiction crises

Ontario First Nation declares state of emergency over gang and addiction crises

TORONTO — A northern Ontario First Nation declared a state of emergency Tuesday over concurrent crises involving crime, gang activity, addiction and mental health problems that have plagued the community for years.
With Trump headed to White House, Canada has its eyes on Chinese investment in Mexico

With Trump headed to White House, Canada has its eyes on Chinese investment in Mexico

OTTAWA — Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland said Tuesday she shares the "legitimate" concerns of U.S. officials about Mexico becoming a back door for China to wedge its way into the North American trading regime.
Government spending in limbo as Tories, Liberals continue game of chicken in House

Government spending in limbo as Tories, Liberals continue game of chicken in House

OTTAWA — Treasury Board President Anita Anand is warning that if the House of Commons doesn't get back to regular business, some government departments might be in financial trouble. On Monday, Anand tabled a supplementary estimates request for $21.
Montreal mayor supports Polytechnique survivors' call for complete assault weapon ban

Montreal mayor supports Polytechnique survivors' call for complete assault weapon ban

MONTREAL — Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante is lending her support to a gun control advocacy group as it urges the federal government to complete a list of banned assault-style weapons before a federal buyback program comes into effect.
NDP MP calls on Boissonnault to resign over false claims to Indigenous identity

NDP MP calls on Boissonnault to resign over false claims to Indigenous identity

OTTAWA — A Métis member of Parliament is calling on the employment minister to resign over what he calls harmful false claims to Indigenous ancestry.
Trump sets records with pace of appointments, but that doesn't mean the transition is going smoothly

Trump sets records with pace of appointments, but that doesn't mean the transition is going smoothly

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — In the two weeks since Election Day, President-elect Donald Trump has been setting records with the pace of appointments for his incoming administration . But speed shouldn’t be confused with organization.
Quebec politician offers mea culpa for comments on racism in provincial legislature

Quebec politician offers mea culpa for comments on racism in provincial legislature

QUÉBEC — A Quebec legislature member tried to make amends on Tuesday for his controversial comments earlier this month about racism at the national assembly, but it wasn't enough to satisfy political opponents who demanded a full apology in the provi
House Republicans signal support for proposal to ban bathroom access for 1st transgender member

House Republicans signal support for proposal to ban bathroom access for 1st transgender member

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Mike Johnson signaled support Tuesday for a Republican effort to ban Democrat Sarah McBride — the first transgender person to be elected to Congress — from using women’s restrooms in the Capitol once she's sworn into o
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