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MPs to question federal budget watchdog nominee as role remains unfilledThe Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer scrutinizes federal spending decisions and helps to cost out campaign proposals during elections.PoliticsMar 22
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Netanyahu races to avoid snap election, with no boost in polls from Iran warOne way to force snap elections would be to let parliament fail to pass the budget by March 31, which under Israeli law would trigger a vote within 90 days.WorldMar 25
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Manitoba government introduces election bill ahead of scheduled 2027 voteAn election in Manitoba is not scheduled until Oct. 5 of next year, but the province's two major political parties have started laying some of the groundwork.PoliticsMar 12
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As new EV rebate program starts, car dealers still seek past reimbursementsThe reborn federal electric vehicle rebate program is set to launch Monday — but some of Canada's auto dealers say they're still out tens of thousands dollars from the last one.CanadaFeb 16
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Canada’s EV rebate is here. How do charging costs compare with gas?The newly launched consumer rebates for electric vehicles aim to help make the purchase more affordable — but how does the cost of powering one compare with a gas vehicle?ConsumerFeb 18
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Air Force One turns around, returns to D.C area after ‘electrical issue,’ White House saysLights in the press cabin of the aircraft went out briefly after takeoff, according to a reporter who was on-board Air Force One at the time.TrendingJan 21
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Ford maintains strong polling lead, even as number of voters wanting change increasesPolling conducted exclusively for Global News reveals Ford and his party remain the most popular choice for voters, even as the underlying numbers begin to soften.PoliticsMar 20
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Majority think Doug Ford is failing to protect Ontario, new poll showsA survey conducted by Ipsos exclusively for Global News' Focus Ontario asked people how well they thought Premier Doug Ford was protecting Ontario on a number of files.PoliticsMar 23
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Alberta proposes election blackout on citizen-led referendum questionsPetitions currently completed or underway wouldn't be affected by the two-year blackout period, and corresponding deadlines for holding a referendum would be repealed.PoliticsMar 30
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New federal election bill seeks to crack down on deepfakes, long ballots'Canada's elections belong to Canadians. Outside money, influence and threats have no place in them,' MacKinnon said at a news conference on Parliament Hill Thursday afternoon.CanadaMar 26
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Service Alberta Minister Dale Nally breached election law, investigation findsAn investigation by Elections Alberta concluded that Service Alberta Minister Dale Nally violated provincial election laws but the file was closed without Nally being penalized.PoliticsMar 27
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Most NDP leadership candidates say they’re in no hurry to become MPsFour NDP leadership candidates say entering the House isn’t their top priority, as they focus on rebuilding the party ahead of the next election.CanadaMar 21
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What’s at stake in 3 upcoming byelections for the House of CommonsThree byelections are being held on April 13 and the results could have an impact on both the makeup of Parliament and how long it lasts.CanadaMar 23
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Conservatives nominate candidate in Scarborough byelectionThe seat was left vacant after former Liberal cabinet minister Bill Blair resigned to take over as Canada's high commissioner in the U.K.PoliticsMar 13
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‘We’re ready’: Liberal candidate says ahead of Terrebonne byelection rematchLiberal Tatiana Auguste faces Bloc candidate Nathalie Sinclair-Desgagné in an April 13 byelection triggered by a one-vote result overturned by the Supreme Court.PoliticsMar 12
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N.S. MLA says hackers released images of him and his wife after blackmail attemptMLA Rick Burns said in a statement this evening that criminals hacked his email this week and requested money, which his family refused to pay.PoliticsMar 18
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Ford ‘keen’ on Niagara amalgamations; but his office says he’ll respect mayors’ willNiagara's now-former regional chair Bob Gale, appointed by the Ford government, caused a stir last month with a proposal to consider amalgamations.PoliticsMar 18
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As prime minister, Mark Carney makes Question Period a low priorityA Global News analysis of Hansard shows Prime Minister Mark Carney has attended Question Period less than 30 per cent of the time, much less than either of his two predecessors.PoliticsMar 29
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Hawrelak Park reopens after 3-year rehabilitation in Edmonton’s river valleyThe changes to the 68‑hectare Hawrelak Park include a new playground and lakefront promenade, a modernized pavilion and updated washrooms, and extensive utilities upgrades.LifestyleMar 13
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NDP MP Lori Idlout crosses floor to LiberalsHer departure follows the recent defection of three Conservative MPs in recent months.PoliticsMar 10