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Indigenous leaders want ‘meaningful action’ from next gov’t. Here are the promises so far
It’s about time Indigenous peoples in Canada get “mutual respect” and “meaningful actions” from their government, says a former Manitoba grand chief.
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Do deficits matter? Here’s what they are, and what they mean for your bottom line
As Canadians stare down the barrel of yet another federal election campaign, they’re forced to think about the kinds of topics that they wouldn’t normally consider …
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NDP Leader Singh brings campaign to residential school grave site in Saskatchewan
New Democrat Leader Jagmeet Singh focused the federal election campaign Friday on the hardships facing Indigenous communities in Canada amid the horrific discoverie…
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Reports of targeted killings in Taliban-occupied areas fan Afghans’ fears
Reports of targeted killings in areas overrun by the Taliban mounted Friday, fueling fears that they will return Afghanistan to the repressive rule they imposed whe…
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Canadian military aircraft being ‘reconfigured’ to get as many as possible out of Kabul
Two Canadian military aircraft taking part in the Afghanistan evacuation efforts are being “reconfigured” amid efforts to fit on as many people fleeing the Taliban …
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Liberal candidate apologizes for anti-vax, profane tweets
A Liberal candidate is apologizing for social media posts from last year, some that included profanity.
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Federal campaigns to converge in Winnipeg as leaders of two largest parties plan events
The federal election campaign will converge in Winnipeg on Friday, where leaders of the two largest parties will be holding events.
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Trudeau seen as best pick for PM, but faces trust issues as election ramps up: poll
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau is seen as the best candidate for prime minister among the party leaders vying for the job in the federal election, according to a new…
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Top Indigenous election priorities include residential school justice, climate change
Many Penticton Indian Band community members in British Columbia were used to looking out from their living room windows to see the city spread out across the Okana…
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Evacuating as many Afghans as Canada wants ‘nearly impossible’: Trudeau
It will be “almost impossible” to get many people out of Afghanistan in the coming weeks, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warned reporters on Thursday.
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Some provinces won’t allow polling stations in schools this federal election
With a fourth wave of COVID-19 brewing across Canada, some provinces are rethinking the usual practice of allowing polling stations to be set up in schools on Elect…
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N.S. election a sign for federal Liberals: Pandemic performance not the only thing that matters
The provincial election held in Nova Scotia this week marks the first time since the pandemic began that an incumbent government was defeated. Many have wondered wh…
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O’Toole eyes housing crisis with million home pledge, foreign investment freeze
Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole is zeroing in on the housing crisis, pledging to build a million homes in three years and raise barriers to foreign investors.
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Health-care funding a priority as party leaders campaign across country
The leaders of the Conservatives and Bloc Quebecois are battling this morning over pledges to provide extra financial help to the country’s health-care system.
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Trudeau promising to hire more PSWs with increased pay if re-elected
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau campaigned for seniors’ votes Thursday, pledging to train up to 25,000 new personal support workers and guarantee them a minimum wage …
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Tories say doctors should be allowed to refuse abortions, assisted death
Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole is promising to protect the right of health care professionals to refuse to provide or even refer patients for medical services to …
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Majority of Canadians support mandatory vaccines, say COVID-19 a top election issue: poll
As mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for travellers and some industries becomes a point of contention amid the federal election campaign, a new poll suggests a strong…
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Here’s what’s different about this year’s federal election in Canada
Amid concerns that a federal election during the COVID-19 pandemic is simply too risky for Canadians, officials have stepped in, promising this year’s polling stati…
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‘No special hotline’: Canadian hurdles keep Afghan refugee offer out of reach, lawyers say
Devastating imagery and pleas for help have emerged from Afghanistan in recent days as the Taliban tightens its grip on the country and cracks down on opponents.
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U.S. soldiers will stay to evacuate all Americans in Afghanistan, Biden says
President Joe Biden said Wednesday that he is committed to keeping U.S. troops in Afghanistan until every American is evacuated, even if that means maintaining a mi…
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O’Toole lauds blame on Trudeau, criticizes Singh amid rising inflation numbers
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau’s political opponents took aim at him on the campaign trail Wednesday over the cost of living, with the Conservatives blaming him for …
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B.C. government won’t issue orders to ban travel to wildfire-affected areas
B.C. Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth says the province will not issue specific orders under the provincial state of emergency to ban travel to areas impacted …
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‘Take us out of this hell’: Afghan refugees plead for Canada to protect their families
Mina fled Afghanistan for Toronto in October 2019.
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‘We need your solidarity’: What the Taliban takeover means for Afghanistan’s women and girls
At the age of 23, Pashtana Durrani sits in an undisclosed location in Afghanistan, hiding from the Taliban, trying to plan her next move.
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Canada has ‘no plans’ to recognize Taliban as Afghanistan government, Trudeau says
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made it clear on Tuesday that Canada has “no plans” to recognize the Taliban as Afghanistan’s official government leadership following…
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‘We want peace’: Afghans in Kabul face uncertainty as Taliban tighten grip
On Sunday, Sidiqullah Sahel was working at his university in Kabul, Afghanistan when a security guard stopped him.
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2 Canadian flights arrive in Ontario carrying staff, Afghans fleeing Kabul
Two aircraft carrying diplomats, troops and Afghans fleeing the Taliban takeover of their country touched down late Monday night on Canadian soil as the world conti…
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Liberals maintain lead as election begins, but face tough road to majority: poll
Justin Trudeau and the Liberal Party remain poised to win next month’s election as the campaign gets underway, a new poll suggests — but the road to a majority gove…
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Federal poll workers won’t be required to be vaccinated: Elections Canada
Elections Canada won’t require poll workers in the federal election to be vaccinated against COVID-19, despite the ongoing pandemic, the agency confirmed in a state…
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Biden defends decision to pull U.S. troops out of Afghanistan after Taliban takeover
President Joe Biden said Monday that he stands “squarely behind” his decision to withdraw U.S. forces from Afghanistan and that the government’s collapse was quicke…
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Afghan interpreter says some feel ‘ashamed’ for helping Canada as officials flee Kabul
A former Afghan interpreter who worked with Canadian troops during the war says he’s hearing from some stranded in Kabul and facing the Taliban takeover that they n…
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Canada election: Could Doug Ford and Ontario’s PCs impact federal party standings in 2021?
After weeks of speculation surrounding a federal election call, a five-week countrywide campaign is now underway after Liberal Party of Canada Leader Justin Trudeau…
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Nova Scotia First Nation expanding self-regulated ‘treaty’ fishery in St. Marys Bay
Nova Scotia’s Sipekne’katik First Nation is expanding its self-regulated lobster fishery in St. Marys Bay, despite concerns from the federal government.
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Canada election: Kenora
The riding of Kenora spans a large swath of northwestern Ontario.
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Conservatives unveil election promises in pandemic-focused platform
Just one day into the federal election campaign, Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole has released his party’s platform.
16 Aug 2021 | Politics