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Virtual voting begins in Parliament with debut of phone appThe introduction of a mobile voting app is the latest adaptation of the parliamentary process during the COVID-19 pandemic.CanadaMar 8
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Saskatoon medically-assisted dying facility on hold pending Bill C-7A Saskatoon man's plans to improve access to medical assistance in dying with a new facility are on pause as Bill C-7 remains before parliament.CanadaMar 5
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PBO’s latest estimate says warships will cost $77B as estimated price jumps $17BParliamentary budget officer Yves Giroux's latest estimate is $17 billion more than the government's stated price for the 15 warships.PoliticsFeb 24
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Sask. MP pushes for legalized single-game sports betting as bill clears second readingEstimates from the Canadian Gaming Association suggest that Canadians may be spending as much as $14 billion illegally on single-game sports bets.CanadaFeb 22
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COMMENTARY: We can condemn and combat extremism without loosening the definition of ‘terrorism’Loosening the definition of “terrorism” could set a troubling precedent, Rob Breakenridge argues — one that could be abused for political purposes.CommentaryFeb 6
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Canada’s vaccine delays to dominate agenda as Parliament set to resume MondayDelays in the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines are expected to dominate the agenda, with opposition parties planning to press the Liberals for answers.CanadaJan 24
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N.B. opposition leaders call for Legislature Administration Committee meetings to be publicSome MLAs say the committee should follow the lead of other jurisdictions and begin meeting in front of the public, rather than behind closed doors.PoliticsDec 7, 2020
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Information commissioner slams RCMP for access-to-information failures, calls for ‘urgent’ actionInformation Commissioner Caroline Maynard tells Parliament that 'a change of course' is 'urgently needed' at the RCMP on access to information.PoliticsNov 17, 2020
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Assisted dying bill passes House of Commons vote in principleBill C-7 was passed by a vote of 246-78, with only Conservative MPs, including Leader Erin O'Toole, voting against it.CanadaOct 29, 2020
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Trudeau blasts Tories, NDP for continued focus on WE Charity amid COVID-19 pandemicBoth parties' calls come as opposition parties have indicated they plan to resurrect the earlier probes at the Commons' finance and ethics committees, among others.PoliticsOct 13, 2020
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