Liberals could be taking political risk if they call election
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Liberals could be taking political risk if they call election
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Iran, U.S. give conflicting messages on peace talks
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Team Canada captivates fans with historic World Cup run
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Canada to play South Africa in World Cup Round of 32
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Carney talks Alberta separation, Trump call, 24 Sussex
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Europe heat wave melts temperature records in France, U.K.
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Meet the Calgary woman behind Canada’s World Cup 2026 jerseys
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Why Carleton University student has been flagged as a security threat
02:10 | June 24, 2026
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How Nova Scotia bridge builder is trying to navigate U.S. steel tariffs
01:55 | June 24, 2026
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Canada takes first steps to designate 3 projects of national interest
01:53 | June 24, 2026
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What Canada’s loss to Switzerland means for its World Cup prospects
02:08 | June 24, 2026
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Canada makes World Cup history despite loss to Switzerland
01:45 | June 24, 2026
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2026 World Cup keeps delivering history-making performances
01:57 | June 23, 2026
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Polarizing ‘Piss Christ’ photo on display at Fredericton art gallery
01:49 | June 23, 2026
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Why Calgary is wrangling in late night Stampede noise
01:51 | June 23, 2026
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Los Angeles warehouse fire sparks toxic smoke fears
01:32 | June 23, 2026
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Heat records smashed in parts of Europe
01:47 | June 23, 2026
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Montreal shooting suspect manifesto aligns with incel movement, experts say
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Alberta man named as Montreal shooting suspect
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Liberals could be taking political risk if they call election
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August 9, 2021
Speculation is growing Canada is inching toward another federal election, but the Liberals could be taking a risk in calling a vote. Mercedes Stephenson looks at the potential liability, and the questions about whether the Liberals can actually call a vote.
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Liberals could be taking political risk if they call election02:34 | August 9, 2021 -
Breaking down Canada’s winning goal against South Africa01:50 | June 29, 2026 -
Manitoba’s top judge to be next Supreme Court justice01:54 | June 29, 2026 -
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Meet the Calgary woman behind Canada’s World Cup 2026 jerseys01:53 | June 24, 2026 -
Why Carleton University student has been flagged as a security threat02:10 | June 24, 2026 -
How Nova Scotia bridge builder is trying to navigate U.S. steel tariffs01:55 | June 24, 2026 -
Canada takes first steps to designate 3 projects of national interest01:53 | June 24, 2026 -
What Canada’s loss to Switzerland means for its World Cup prospects02:08 | June 24, 2026 -
Canada makes World Cup history despite loss to Switzerland01:45 | June 24, 2026 -
2026 World Cup keeps delivering history-making performances01:57 | June 23, 2026 -
Polarizing ‘Piss Christ’ photo on display at Fredericton art gallery01:49 | June 23, 2026 -
Why Calgary is wrangling in late night Stampede noise01:51 | June 23, 2026 -
Los Angeles warehouse fire sparks toxic smoke fears01:32 | June 23, 2026 -
Heat records smashed in parts of Europe01:47 | June 23, 2026 -
Montreal shooting suspect manifesto aligns with incel movement, experts say02:07 | June 23, 2026 -
Alberta man named as Montreal shooting suspect02:39 | June 23, 2026 -
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Liberals could be taking political risk if they call election02:34 | August 9, 2021
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Breaking down Canada’s winning goal against South Africa01:50 | June 29, 2026
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Manitoba’s top judge to be next Supreme Court justice01:54 | June 29, 2026
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Iran, U.S. give conflicting messages on peace talks02:01 | June 29, 2026
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Historic Europe heat wave moves southeast to Italy, Balkans01:58 | June 29, 2026
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Extreme weather in Alberta, N.W.T. marks start of summer02:06 | June 29, 2026
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Team Canada captivates fans with historic World Cup run01:56 | June 29, 2026
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Global National: June 2921:51 | June 29, 2026
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Global National: June 2802:45 | June 28, 2026
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Halifax man stopped by airport security over dog’s ashes01:55 | June 25, 2026
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Canada to play South Africa in World Cup Round of 3201:57 | June 25, 2026
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Carney talks Alberta separation, Trump call, 24 Sussex02:07 | June 25, 2026
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Europe heat wave melts temperature records in France, U.K.01:55 | June 25, 2026
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Panicked moments caught on video as double earthquakes strike Venezuela01:52 | June 25, 2026
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Global National: June 2422:11 | June 24, 2026
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Meet the Calgary woman behind Canada’s World Cup 2026 jerseys01:53 | June 24, 2026
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Why Carleton University student has been flagged as a security threat02:10 | June 24, 2026
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How Nova Scotia bridge builder is trying to navigate U.S. steel tariffs01:55 | June 24, 2026
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Canada takes first steps to designate 3 projects of national interest01:53 | June 24, 2026
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What Canada’s loss to Switzerland means for its World Cup prospects02:08 | June 24, 2026
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Canada makes World Cup history despite loss to Switzerland01:45 | June 24, 2026
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2026 World Cup keeps delivering history-making performances01:57 | June 23, 2026
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Polarizing ‘Piss Christ’ photo on display at Fredericton art gallery01:49 | June 23, 2026
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Why Calgary is wrangling in late night Stampede noise01:51 | June 23, 2026
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Los Angeles warehouse fire sparks toxic smoke fears01:32 | June 23, 2026
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Heat records smashed in parts of Europe01:47 | June 23, 2026
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Montreal shooting suspect manifesto aligns with incel movement, experts say02:07 | June 23, 2026
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Alberta man named as Montreal shooting suspect02:39 | June 23, 2026
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Liberals could be taking political risk if they call election
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August 9, 2021
Speculation is growing Canada is inching toward another federal election, but the Liberals could be taking a risk in calling a vote. Mercedes Stephenson looks at the potential liability, and the questions about whether the Liberals can actually call a vote.
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