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Ontario police transfer Amber Alert suspect into Quebec police custody

MONTREAL — Ontario provincial police say they transferred the suspect at the centre of last week's Amber Alert case into the custody of Quebec authorities.
Save NAFTA's Chapter 19, says Mulroney: 'We had quite a fight in 1987 to get it'

Save NAFTA's Chapter 19, says Mulroney: 'We had quite a fight in 1987 to get it'

TORONTO — Former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney says it's worth saving a key NAFTA dispute-settlement mechanism that he fought hard to include in the original bilateral free-trade deal, as the U.S. now calls for its elimination.
Ontario premier says she was misunderstood by Quebec party leader during meeting

Ontario premier says she was misunderstood by Quebec party leader during meeting

QUEBEC — Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne contradicted the leader of one of Quebec's opposition parties Friday, saying he misunderstood their private conversation and shouldn't have publicly revealed its contents on the internet.
NAFTA talks in Canada could result in energy agreement with Mexico

NAFTA talks in Canada could result in energy agreement with Mexico

OTTAWA — An agreement to have Mexico join a NAFTA clause governing oil exports may be one of the first significant products of the renegotiation talks this weekend in Ottawa.
Ex-Tim Hortons CEO denies giving confidential info from rogue franchisee group

Ex-Tim Hortons CEO denies giving confidential info from rogue franchisee group

VANCOUVER — The former CEO of Tim Hortons denies he provided confidential information to one of Canada's national newspapers after the coffee-and-doughnut chain's parent company commenced legal action against a rogue group of franchisees it alleges w

Quebec officer convicted of manslaughter in 2014 fatal shooting of teenager

MONTREAL — A Quebec court judge convicted a provincial police officer Friday of manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a teenager in 2014.
Calgary Flames' arena proposal tax heavy, says mayor Naheed Nenshi

Calgary Flames' arena proposal tax heavy, says mayor Naheed Nenshi

Calgary's mayor says the Flames' financial proposal for a new NHL arena places a heavy tax burden on the city.
Athletes inspired after meeting Prince Harry on eve of Invictus Games

Athletes inspired after meeting Prince Harry on eve of Invictus Games

TORONTO — Wounded soldiers from several countries shook hands, conversed and shared a laugh with Prince Harry on Friday as the royal readied to launch the Invictus Games in Toronto this weekend.

Ex-Transcontinental employees hoping to breathe new life into local papers

MONTREAL — As Transcontinental sells off its weekly newspaper portfolio, many of its former employees are jumping at the chance to get into the publishing business by snapping up the publications.

Alberta court ruling says pharmacist regulator can ban reward points for drugs

EDMONTON — A court ruling means Albertans will not be able to collect reward points for drug purchases or pharmacy services.
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