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Nova Scotia

Former N.S. privacy commissioner wants office to gain resources, more powers

Nova Scotia’s Departed Privacy Commissioner Advocates for Stronger Access to Public Records Tricia Ralph, Nova Scotia’s former privacy commissioner, recently…

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Nova Scotia

Could N.S. be considering strong-mayor powers for Halifax?

Nova Scotia’s municipal affairs minister, John Lohr, is considering granting new powers to Halifax’s mayor, Andy Fillmore. The concept of…

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World

Colombia president decrees emergency powers to restore order in coca region wracked by rebel combat

Colombia’s President, Gustavo Petro, has taken drastic measures to restore order in the coca-growing region of Catatumbo, near the border…

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US Election 2024

‘Restore order’: Bill to limit Biden-era immigration powers gets renewed push under Trump

A new bill aimed at strictly limiting programs used by the Biden administration to allow migrants into the U.S. and…

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US Election 2024

‘Prompt removal’: Trump DHS expands expedited deportation powers as operations ramp up

The Trump administration has taken significant steps to expand its powers in deporting illegal immigrants quickly, as part of its…

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US Election 2024

NJ drone incidents spur government push for more counter-drone powers as current authorities set to expire

The mysterious drone phenomenon in New Jersey has caused quite a stir among government officials, leading to renewed calls for…

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World

South Korea lawmakers support suspending president’s powers after martial law

South Korean lawmakers are currently in the midst of a political turmoil as they call for suspending the constitutional powers…

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US Election 2024

Dems renew push for limiting presidential clemency powers after Hunter Biden pardon

Several House Democrats are renewing calls to put more guardrails on the executive branch’s clemency powers after President Biden’s sweeping…

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Politics

Even with new powers, CSIS says there are limits on its ability to name names

Canada’s spy agency says that while it can brief more Canadians than ever before on sensitive information, it still can’t…

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Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia Power’s sister company sold in billion-dollar deal

Emera, the parent company to Nova Scotia Power, has sold one of its American utilities for $1.25 billion US. In…

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