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Prime Minister Trudeau not stepping into fight against Bill 21 — for nowTrudeau explained that it's important that in the first stages of the legal challenge that's underway, Quebecers themselves show their disapproval of the controversial law.PoliticsDec 13, 2021
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Peterborough-area MPs Ferreri, Schmale, Lawrence named to Conservative Party’s shadow cabinetAll three MPs in the Peterborough area have landed roles in the Conservative Party of Canada's shadow cabinet.PoliticsNov 9, 2021
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Michelle Ferreri sworn in as MP for Peterborough-KawarthaMichelle Ferreri garnered 39 per cent of the vote to earn the position as MP for the riding of Peterborough-Kawartha in the federal election on Sept. 20.PoliticsOct 22, 2021
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Analysts, pollsters keeping close eye on tight race in Winnipeg SouthWinnipeg South, since assuming its modern form in 1988, has had a perfect record as a bellwether riding, alternating between the Liberals and Conservatives.PoliticsSep 16, 2021
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Moose Jaw mayoral byelection set for Nov. 3 at estimated cost of $60KMoose Jaw city council set the date of Nov. 3 for a municipal byelection to replace former mayor Fraser Tolmie, who is running in federal politics.CanadaAug 25, 2021
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UCP and Ottawa fail to reach affordable child care deal before writ dropIn the 2021 budget, the federal Liberals committed to funding a Canada-wide child care system which would see parents pay an average of $10 per day.EconomyAug 17, 2021
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Over 2,500 sign petition asking GG to deny any Trudeau request for a snap electionAnticipation of an election is rising as federal party leaders have been travelling around the county on campaign-style tours in recent weeks.CanadaAug 9, 2021
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NDP leader Jagmeet Singh promises economic diversity in first stop on Alberta tourThe federal NDP leader says he wants to get Albertans back to work. Jagmeet Singh launched a three-day Alberta tour in Calgary Saturday.PoliticsJul 17, 2021
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Q&A: NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh on party’s 1 million jobs plan, possible electionThe NDP's one million jobs goal is one that Liberals and Conservatives have also pledged to reach. It comes as the country marches toward a likely election this year.PoliticsJul 15, 2021
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Trudeau announces $25M for expansion of wind power plant in Quebec’s Gaspé regionThe $170-million expansion will allow the factory to produce larger rotor blades for export to Europe and the United States, Trudeau said.EnvironmentJul 14, 2021
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