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While the election of Avi Lewis as the new federal NDP leader has received mixed response, Lewis says he'll focus on strengthening the grassroots before seeking elected office. 

Avi Lewis begins his term with the task of rebuilding the NDP in his unapologetically progressive vision, but there is already resistance from Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Four NDP leadership candidates say entering the House isn’t their top priority, as they focus on rebuilding the party ahead of the next election.

Danielle Smith and her United Conservative government spoke of their unwavering love for Canada on Monday as the Opposition NDP accused them of harbouring a separatist.

Lewis was also Canada's former ambassador to the United Nations and is the father of Avi Lewis, who was elected leader of the federal NDP on Sunday.

Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne says the government has found ways to cut spending by $60 billion but cautions that published spending cuts require important context.

Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand, who opened the debate on behalf of the government, said Ottawa's position on the war was based on 'clear principles.'

Federico Sanchez initiated an electronic petition to propose legislation that would help correct the record when MPs stray from the truth intentionally or are ill-informed.

Trump has said he won’t sign other bills until the SAVE America Act is passed, but the days-long Senate floor debate is expected to eventually end with a failed vote.

Around 878,000 American households were either late on their home loan payments for more than 90 days or were in foreclosure at the end of January, a new report has warned.

David McGuinty added that Canada has not yet decided to join its NATO allies in offering assistance to Persian Gulf nations that have come under attack by Iran.

Some subprime lenders appear to be facing strain as debt levels and the rate of borrower defaults start to rise in Canada and the U.S.

Some members of Parliament have expressed discomfort with the idea of granting such sweeping powers to cabinet in the interest of boosting competitive or economic forces.

While the Ford government shares the development industry's enthusiasm about housing construction, the province remains skittish about defining the outcome.

Four of the five candidates said they are running to rebuild the party, while Tony McQuail was the lone candidate who said he is eyeing the Prime Minister's Office.

Late on Monday, the federal government released a copy of the Rights Recognition Agreement between them and the Musqueam Indian Band.

Premier Scott Moe says he will be responding to economic uncertainty by prioritizing provincial industries in the upcoming budget to be tabled next month.

Premier Doug Ford said OSAP "is not a freebie anymore" and that "money doesn't grow on trees" as opposition to his student loan changes continues to bubble.

Premier Scott Moe has not said how large the deficit will be but says the province's economy is strong enough to weather global uncertainty. 

The Alberta legislature is set to reconvene today, with the government's new budget to be tabled Thursday.