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New Liberal MP Matt Jeneroux to join Carney on India, Australia, Japan tripThe Prime Minister's Office said Jeneroux will be part of Carney's delegation in his new role as 'special advisor on economic and security partnerships' during the nine-day trip.PoliticsFeb 24
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Alberta invokes notwithstanding clause to stop court challenges of transgender lawsThe clause relates to laws that put restrictions on student pronoun changes at school, on girls' sports, and on medical therapies for young people looking to transition.PoliticsNov 18, 2025
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Quebec wants to ban prayer in public spaces. Is it legal?Legal experts say Quebec's move could further test the limits of the notwithstanding clause in Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms and its guarantee of religious freedom.CanadaAug 29, 2025
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Carney says new cabinet reflects ‘hinge moment’ in Canadian historyPrime Minister Mark Carney has revealed his new cabinet, which includes the replacement of Melanie Joly as foreign affairs minister with Anita Anand.CanadaMay 13, 2025
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Photo radar cuts has Edmonton council exploring new traffic enforcement optionsThree weeks after new Alberta government limits on photo radar took effect, Edmonton council is asking the city to look into alternative ways to conduct traffic safety enforcement.TrafficApr 22, 2025
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N.B. government reverses changes to school gender identity policyStarting Jan. 1, students under 16 years old don't need parental consent to informally use their preferred name and pronouns in school.EducationDec 19, 2024
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Rate hikes, no-fault claims in new rules pitched for Alberta auto insuranceUnder the new system, victims in most cases won’t be able to sue those responsible for their injuries and, instead, insurers would pay compensation at rates set by the government.ConsumerNov 21, 2024
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Feds hike danger rating on ecstasy while health officers urge drug policy reformVANCOUVER - Glowsticks, fuzzy pants and DJ Johnny Fiasco were the recipe for a Calgary rave back in the late-'90s when it was Kevin's job to supply the key ingredient: white powder-packed capsules that stoked touchy-feely-dance vibes in partiers until dawn.CanadaJun 24, 2012
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Doomed panel sends Harper “reality check” on global warmingMembers of a federal advisory panel, who recently learned their organization was on the chopping block, are sending Prime Minister Stephen Harper a "reality check" on the economic dangers of his global warming policies. <br /><br />Jun 13, 2012
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Doomed panel sends Harper “reality check” on global warmingMembers of a federal advisory panel, who recently learned their organization was on the chopping block, are sending Prime Minister Stephen Harper a "reality check" on the economic dangers of his global warming policies. <br /><br />Jun 13, 2012
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Ottawa extends review of Petronas deal to acquire Progress Energy ResourcesCALGARY - Ottawa is extending a review of the proposed takeover of Progress Energy Resources Corp. (TSX:PRQ) by Malaysia's Petronas.MoneyOct 5, 2012
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CNOOC takeover bid for Nexen raises ‘difficult policy questions,’ says HarperOTTAWA - A $15-billion bid by China's state-owned offshore oil company for Canada's Nexen Inc. (TSX:NXY), "raises a range of difficult policy questions," Prime Minister Stephen Harper said Thursday.PoliticsOct 4, 2012
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Gun registry bill left sitting on the rack as Tories fast-track other new lawsOTTAWA - Somewhere between planning the annual turkey trap shoot and getting ready for the big game and fish awards, members of the Williams Lake Sportsmen's Association in B.C. had hoped for a little party this fall to celebrate the end of the long-gun registry.CanadaDec 14, 2011
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Firefighters, paramedics voice support for B.C. MP’s bill to protect first respondersThe proposed B.C. private member's bill would amend the Criminal Code to make assaults against health-care workers and first responders an aggravating factor during sentencing.PoliticsApr 27, 2023
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Alberta Finance Minister Ron Liepert won’t run in spring electionEDMONTON - Alberta's finance minister won't run in the next election, capping an eight-year career of Grade A political clout marbled by an acerbic persona that left him as publicly cuddly as a rusty razor blade.PoliticsDec 8, 2011
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A list of some of the notable Canadians who died in 2012A list, in chronological order, of some of the notable Canadians who died in 2012.CanadaDec 28, 2012
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Ontario gets new premier in late January and maybe another election in 2013TORONTO - Ontario will get a new premier _ and possibly another election_ in 2013 after a series of controversial decisions by Dalton McGuinty left the legislature in limbo and tainted his legacy as the education premier.CanadaDec 21, 2012
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Ontario gets a new premier, possibly another election in 2013Ontario will get a new premier and possibly another election in 2013 after a series of controversial decisions by Dalton McGuinty left the legislature in limbo and tainted his legacy as the education premier.Dec 21, 2012
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Canadian grain handler Viterra to be acquired by Switzerland’s GlencoreGrain handler Viterra Inc. has agreed to be acquired by Swiss company Glencore International in a $6.1-billion deal that will see much of the business remain in Canadian hands.MoneyMar 20, 2012
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Canadian grain handler Viterra to be acquired by Switzerland’s GlencoreGrain handler Viterra Inc. has agreed to be acquired by Swiss company Glencore International in a $6.1-billion deal that will see much of the business remain in Canadian hands.Mar 20, 2012