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Survivors of 2016 bomb attack on Kabul embassy guards suing Canada for $20.4 million

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Survivors of a 2016 suicide bomb attack outside Canada's Kabul embassy, along with the widows of the dead, are suing Ottawa and a private security contractor for money they say they were owed from insurance settlements and for rehabilitation.

Tuesday 19 June 2018 17:06

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Trump assails Canadian tariffs, accuses people of smuggling U.S. goods home

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U.S. President Donald Trump launched another trade tirade against Canadians, accusing them Tuesday of sneaking their American shopping back home — all because of what he calls "massive" tariffs on American goods.

Tuesday 19 June 2018 15:06

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All-party group calls for an end to Senate games on three animal rights bills

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A group of MPs from four parties in the Commons are calling on certain members of the Red Chamber to stop playing "games" with three animal protection bills they say have languished in that place for far too long.

Tuesday 19 June 2018 14:06

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Not too close with Trudeau, Bellegarde insists as AFN race gets underway

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At least two of Perry Bellegarde's opponents for leader of the Assembly of First Nations are taking aim at his relationship with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, saying the fundamental role of the national advocacy organization has to change.

Tuesday 19 June 2018 13:06

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House committee says privacy laws should apply to political parties

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The House of Commons committee investigating the Cambridge Analytica scandal is recommending significant changes to Canada's privacy laws, including new rules to govern the activities of political parties.

Tuesday 19 June 2018 12:06

Evening Standard

Home Secretary Sajid Javid announces rethink on medicinal use of...

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Home Secretary Sajid Javid today announced a major review into medicinal cannabis as a licence was issued for its use to a second young boy.

Tuesday 19 June 2018 12:06

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MPs 'concerned hackers could threaten UK's nuclear...

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MPs are concerned hackers could threaten UK's nuclear capabilities, according to a new study.

Tuesday 19 June 2018 11:06

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Yves Giroux, career public servant, nominated to be new budget watchdog

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has nominated Yves Giroux, a career public servant, as the new parliamentary budget officer.

Tuesday 19 June 2018 11:06

Evening Standard

EU chiefs to warn businesses: Prepare for UK crashing out

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EU leaders are set to tell the Government to "pull yourselves together" and are ready to warn businesses to prepare for Britain crashing out of the bloc with no deal.

Tuesday 19 June 2018 10:06

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Trudeau government to kick off talks towards national strategy on big data

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The Trudeau government will take fresh steps today towards equipping the country for the rapidly advancing era of big data.

Tuesday 19 June 2018 08:06

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Another American moral crisis over immigration — but this time,...

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When U.S. President Donald Trump tried to ban migration from Muslim-majority countries, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sent a tweet of welcome to the world. Now the Trump administration is locking up kids — and the PM is staying largely quiet.

Tuesday 19 June 2018 04:06

Evening Standard

War on cannabis has been 'irreversibly' lost, Lord Hague says

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The former Conservative leader Lord Hague has urged Theresa May to legalise cannabis as he said the war against the drug has been "comprehensively and irreversibly lost".

Tuesday 19 June 2018 03:06

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Cheers erupt as Federal Court judge approves historic gay purge settlement

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A federal judge has approved a landmark deal to compensate members of the military and other agencies who were investigated and sometimes fired because of their sexual orientation.

Monday 18 June 2018 19:06

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Conservatives Richard Martel wins in Chicoutimi-Le Fjord byelection

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Federal Conservative candidate Richard Martel won a byelection in Chicoutimi-Le Fjord, Que., on Monday, taking a seat from the governing Liberals.

Monday 18 June 2018 19:06

Evening Standard

Government defeated in Lords over giving MPs 'meaningful vote'...

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The so-called 'meaningful vote' amendment to the Brexit bill will be debated again in the Commons after it was backed by the House of Lords.

Monday 18 June 2018 18:06

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Canada tracking Trumps border crackdown to see if U.S. remains safe for...

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Canada is monitoring the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump's "zero-tolerance" migrant policy - which has led to the forcible detention of thousands of children - to determine if the U.S. remains a safe country for asylum seekers.

Monday 18 June 2018 17:06

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Marijuana bill inches closer to passage with House vote

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The Liberal government's bill to legalize recreational marijuana has cleared another vote in the House of Commons, but it still has to get a final stamp of approval from an unpredictable Senate before it can become law.

Monday 18 June 2018 15:06

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Indigenous protesters in Washington insist Trans Mountain wont be built

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Indigenous protesters in Washington State are promising a Standing Rock-style confrontation over the controversial pipeline expansion project.

Monday 18 June 2018 14:06

Evening Standard

Tory MP Christopher Chope's office door covered in knickers after...

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Women's underwear has been hung on the door of Tory MP Christopher Chope's office in the Commons after he blocked a bill to make upskirting a criminal offence.

Monday 18 June 2018 13:06

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Parliaments chief librarian ends chapter in emotional place

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Escalating U.S. protectionism would shrink economies of Canada, Mexico, report says

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A Scotiabank report says if the United States breaks all trade ties with its partners — and imposes across-the-board tariffs that average 20 per cent — then Canada and Mexico would see their economies contract in 2020.

Sunday 17 June 2018 14:06

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Sir Christopher Chope: Tory MP who blocked upskirting law speaks out against wave of criticism he...

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The Tory MP who blocked a bill in Parliament that would have made upskirting a criminal offence has spoken out against the criticism he has received and said he has been scapegoated.

Sunday 17 June 2018 13:06

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Brexit latest: Rebel Tories ready to collapse the government over EU bill

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Theresa May has been warned by a leading Tory rebel that MPs could collapse the government over Brexit.

Sunday 17 June 2018 12:06

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Labour figures could meet 'asteroid of awfulness' Donald Trump

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Labour frontbenchers are willing to meet Donald Trump when he visits the UK next month, Emily Thornberry has said.

Sunday 17 June 2018 11:06

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Theresa May's promise of funding NHS through 'Brexit dividend' dismissed as...

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The Prime Minister was accused of being misleading over the details behind the health service boost.

Sunday 17 June 2018 11:06

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Blue-ribbon panel twice denies Lorne Greene a bronze plaque

A Parks Canada panel has twice rejected the idea of awarding the late Lorne Greene - the actor once dubbed the Voice of Canada - a plaque celebrating his lifelong contributions to Canadian culture. Internal documents on the decision, obtained by CBC News under access to information, suggest Greene's U.S. acting career counted against him.

Sunday 17 June 2018 04:06

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Prime ministers summer retreat getting a few upgrades

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While the long-needed repairs to 24 Sussex Drive have been getting most of the attention, it's not the only prime ministerial residence where the government is spending money.

Sunday 17 June 2018 04:06

Evening Standard

Labour Live: Jeremy Corbyn hails festival a success after people mock...

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Jeremy Corbyn has hailed Labour's new festival dubbed "Jez Fest" a success as he addressed supporters at the London event.

Saturday 16 June 2018 19:06

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An inside look at the new House of Commons

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The West Block will act as a temporary home for the House of Commons for the next 10 years as the Centre Block closes for construction.

Saturday 16 June 2018 11:06

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An inside look at the new House of Commons

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The West Block will act as a temporary home for the House of Commons for the next 10 years as the Centre Block closes for construction.

Saturday 16 June 2018 11:06

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Get ready for auto tariffs, U.S. congressman warns

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U.S. President Donald Trump isn't playing around — and Canada should brace itself for new tariffs on autos, U.S. Congressman Kevin Cramer warns.

Saturday 16 June 2018 04:06

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How Canadas supply management system works

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Canada's system of supply management has been the target of heated political debate for the better part of half a century — but very few Canadians outside of the affected farm sectors actually...

Saturday 16 June 2018 04:06

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Government looking into using frozen assets to help refugees

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The federal government is being asked to consider confiscating frozen assets in Canada to help refugees. While a formal recommendation will come in a report later this year, the World Refugee...

Saturday 16 June 2018 04:06

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How Canadas supply management system works

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Canada's system of supply management has been the target of heated political debate for the better part of half a century — but very few Canadians outside of the affected farm sectors actually...

Saturday 16 June 2018 04:06

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Government looking into using frozen assets to help refugees

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The federal government is being asked to consider confiscating frozen assets in Canada to help refugees. While a formal recommendation will come in a report later this year, the World Refugee...

Saturday 16 June 2018 04:06