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In Canada's election campaign, a warming planet sits on the back burner

Wed, 2025-04-09 03:00

All three main federalist parties have vowed to keep the consumer carbon tax dead and buried. If you're looking for something more ambitious in the way of climate policy in this election, prepare to be underwhelmed.

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Pussy Riot brings their punk rock protest to Canada

Wed, 2025-04-09 01:00

Pussy Riot is bringing their politically charged theatrical show to Canada. This tour, based on Maria Alyokhina's upcoming book, details her post-prison experiences, highlighting protests, oppression, and the tragic story of Alexei Navalny.

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Canadian permanent resident stranded abroad after ID stolen

Wed, 2025-04-09 01:00

Helen Bobat went to England in mid-March for a five-day trip with only a week's worth of medication. Now she's stranded without a permanent resident card, and with few options to return.

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Indigenous child welfare is a part of my family and is shaping my vote

Wed, 2025-04-09 01:00

For Jolene Saulis Dione, a recent conversation with her 12-year-old daughter Gwen, helped put in focus why Indigenous child welfare, and the system that has impacted her both personally and professionally, is top of mind at the ballot box.

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Where do parties stand on workers' rights? Hamilton labour leaders want answers this federal election

Wed, 2025-04-09 01:00

Hamilton labour leaders say workers want to know where candidates in this federal election stand on issues including the right to strike, supporting public services and protecting workers affected by the Canada-U.S. trade war.

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3 pharmacists linked to Thunder Bay pharmacy now face misconduct allegations by Ontario regulator

Wed, 2025-04-09 01:00

Multiple pharmacists linked to Fort William Medical Pharmacy in south Thunder Bay face an additional set of misconduct allegations by the profession's Ontario regulator, including falsifying records. One pharmacist also faces allegations of taking or misappropriating drugs from the shop.

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Pierre Poilievre is boasting about his rallies. But does size indicate success?

Wed, 2025-04-09 01:00

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has been boasting about the size of his political rallies. But the size of such events may not be indicative of wide-scale support for a campaign or predictive of electoral success, some political analysts say.

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Canada-U.S. trade tensions aren't stopping American tourists from visiting: experts

Tue, 2025-04-08 19:07

Canadians may be rethinking their trips across the border in the wake of U.S. tariffs, but Canadian border data shows the tensions aren't slowing Americans down when it comes to flying north.

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B.C. human rights commissioner finds guardianship detentions of vulnerable adults discriminatory

Tue, 2025-04-08 17:23

B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner Kasari Govender says she has found “systemic discrimination” in how health authorities detain vulnerable adults who are at risk of harm.

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Muslim group, constituents call for Andrew Lawton's removal as Conservative candidate in southern Ontario

Tue, 2025-04-08 16:32

An anti-Islamophobia advocacy group is urging the Conservatives to remove a London, Ont.-area candidate from the federal election ballot over past comments about marginalized groups. When reached by CBC News, Andrew Lawton pointed to an earlier social media post in which he said he was "reckless" while facing mental health challenges but will continue to do better.

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Poilievre digs at Carney's 'banker's haircut,' Liberal says his rival hasn't managed a crisis

Tue, 2025-04-08 15:41

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's criticisms of Mark Carney got personal on Tuesday, while the Liberal leader hit back at Poilievre's political career.

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No new trials for men convicted of human smuggling in death of family at Manitoba-U.S. border: judge

Tue, 2025-04-08 13:00

A federal judge on Tuesday rejected requests for new trials for two men convicted on human smuggling charges in the deaths of four members of a family from India who froze to death while trying to cross the Canadian border into Minnesota during a blizzard in 2022.

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Rise in asylum seekers crossing into Quebec as U.S. revokes status of thousands of migrants

Tue, 2025-04-08 12:44

Canadian border officials say there has been a steady rise in the number of people seeking asylum at a border crossing south of Montreal.

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1 in 4 Bank of Canada managers needs French training

Tue, 2025-04-08 11:22

One in four managers at the Bank of Canada fail to meet the institution’s bilingualism requirements, including senior deputy governor Carolyn Rogers who is nearing the mid-way point of a seven-year mandate, according to information obtained by Radio-Canada.

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A deputy grand chief of NAN, which represents 49 First Nations in Ontario, under investigation over conduct

Tue, 2025-04-08 10:46

Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Bobby Narcisse confirms to CBC News he's under an independent investigation related to his conduct with the political-territorial organization, which represents dozens of First Nations in Treaties 9 and 5 in Ontario. Here's what we know so far.

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UBC professors taking school to court over 'political' actions by administration

Tue, 2025-04-08 10:39

A petition filed in B.C. Supreme Court Monday claims UBC is breaching the University Act through the use of Indigenous land acknowledgments, equity and inclusion initiatives and by taking positions on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. 

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The 10 most-challenged books in U.S. libraries have faced complaints in Canada, too

Tue, 2025-04-08 10:21

The American Library Association released its annual list of most-challenged books on Monday, which includes new data that reveals the majority of censorship attempts in school and public libraries in the U.S. come from elected officials rather than parents.

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PWHL star Natalie Spooner relishing 11th world championship after returning from knee surgery

Tue, 2025-04-08 05:37

The 34-year-old Toronto Sceptres forward is grateful to be back on a Canadian team looking to repeat as world champions. Canada's first game is Thursday against Finland.

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