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Harm reduction advocates say a case before Canada's high court will test the current Good Samaritan law that protects people from arrest after they call 911 asking for help for someone who has overdosed.

OTTAWA — The Liberal party's leadership race will be monitored by Canada's elections intelligence task force for signs of foreign interference.

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, fresh off a weekend visit with U.S. president-elect Donald Trump, cautioned Ottawa against blocking energy exports to the U.S.

The settlement is worth up to $150 million, and individual payments will range from $5,000 to $35,000.

BURNABY, B.C. — Florence Girard was so small when she died that she "looked like a child" in her casket, her sister told a British Columbia coroner's inquest into the death of the woman. Sharon Bursey told the inquest jury in Burnaby, B.C.

OTTAWA — Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne plans to reveal Tuesday whether he will run in the upcoming party leadership race to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

MONTREAL — The Quebec government says thousands of people might have been exposed to measles at a shopping mall north of Montreal earlier this month, as an outbreak of the highly contagious disease continues to grow.

MONTREAL — The Quebec Liberal leadership race kicked off on Monday with candidates picking up endorsements, as the provincial party tries to broaden its appeal after years in the political wilderness.

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals are running their first leadership race in more than a decade to replace the departing Justin Trudeau. Candidates must declare by Jan. 23 and pay a $350,000 fee to enter the race. The winner will be named on March 9.

The cost of a single domestic stamp is now $1.44, up from $1.15.