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Scandal, controversy dominate campaigns

This campaign has been light on policy but heavy on scandals and controversy, which are dominating this federal election cycle.
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Provincial problems put pressure on federal campaigns

A looming strike at Ontario schools is the latest provincial problem adding to the pressure on federal campaigns, especially for the Conservative party.
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Parents scramble ahead of strike at Ontario schools

Many parents in Ontario are scrambling to find child care ahead of possible school closures on Monday because of a pending strike by support staff.
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The National for October 04, 2019

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How Britain became stuck in Brexit standstill

The formal Brexit deadline is less than four weeks away, but progress on a deal is at a standstill. Margaret Evans looks at how it all happened.
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Hong Kong protesters defy mask ban

The Hong Kong government used its emergency powers law to impose a ban on masks at protests, but the demonstrators are defying the ban despite the risks of fines and jail.
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Prince Harry to sue British tabloid

Prince Harry plans to sue the Sun tabloid 'regarding the illegal interception of voicemail messages.’
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Trump impeachment inquiry intensifies

The impeachment inquiry into U.S. President Donald Trump intensified Friday with the subpoena of White House documents and growing criticism from some Republicans.
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More women candidates may not get more women elected

Data shows Canada’s federal parties have made progress in shrinking the gender gap between men and women candidates, but it might not result in more women getting elected.
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Details emerge on how Kenney won the leadership

A CBC News investigation has found more details about how Jason Kenney became leader of the United Conservative Party; including votes and what happened inside voting kiosks.
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Hospitals hit with cyberattack

Several Ontario hospitals have been hit by a cyberattack that blocked access to patient files.
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Scheer defends abortion stance, dual citizenship

Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer today defended his personal stance on abortion while promising he would not reopen an abortion debate. Scheer also confirmed that he holds dual citizenship with the U.S., which he is planning to renounce.
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Undecided voters react to talking with Jagmeet Singh

The undecided voters who took part in the Face to Face with Jagmeet Singh talk about what the experience was like.
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The National for October 03, 2019

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Trump suggests China investigate Biden

U.S. President Donald Trump called on China to investigate Joe Biden and his son amid the impeachment inquiry into a similar request he made to Ukraine.
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Support staff strike could close Ontario schools

Hundreds of schools across Ontario could be closed on Monday if the province’s 55,000 education support workers go on strike.
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Jagmeet Singh on leadership and momentum

Farheen Lakhani, a 35-year-old investment banker from Toronto, asks the NDP leader to convince her he has what it takes to lead a country.
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Jagmeet Singh on digital competitiveness

David Aspinall, who runs an internet business along with his wife in Montreal, asks the NDP leader how he'd address challenges related to new digital technologies.
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Jagmeet Singh on spending and future debt

Sunny Rajwan, of Abbotsford, B.C., is a father of one, with another child on the way. He asks the NDP leader about whether future generations of Canadians will be paying for the election promises being made today.
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Jagmeet Singh on Canada's global presence

Deena Barakat, a first-time voter who just became a Canadian citizen, asks the NDP leader how Canada could be playing a bigger role on the global stage.
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Jagmeet Singh on affordability and child care

Lauren Tintoni, a small business owner and mother of one in Toronto, asks the NDP leader about his plans for affordable child care.
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Face to Face with NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh sits down one-on-one with five undecided voters to talk about the issues that matter most to them.
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Jagmeet Singh met 5 undecided Canadian voters. Here's what happened

New Democrat Leader Jagmeet Singh sat down with five undecided voters from across the country to answer questions about how he would tackle the issues that matter most to them.
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Singh on future of business investment plan

Rosemary Barton asks Jagmeet Singh about what he would do with the Accelerating Business Investment plan started by the Liberal government to help businesses write off the costs of some machinery and equipment. Singh has called it a $14-billion giveaway to wealthy corporations.
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Singh on Quebec secularism law

Farheen Lakhani from Toronto challenged Jagmeet Singh about his stance on Quebec’s Bill 21, a controversial secularism law that bans some public-sector employees — including judges, police officers and teachers — from wearing religious symbols in the workplace.
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Singh on paying for universal child care

Toronto mother Lauren Tintoni asked Jagmeet Singh about his plans to create 500,000 new child-care spaces in Canada and how the NDP would pay for them.
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Singh on foreign policy and Trump

Deena Barakat, who recently became a Canadian citizen, asked Jagmeet Singh about his foreign policy stance, including a possible relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump.
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Security increased at theatres for Joker

Some theatres are increasing security for the upcoming release of Joker, which tells the origin story of the Batman villain. The move comes amid concerns the film’s plot could inspire others.