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How important is a party leader to how you vote? 

The National's Millennial election panel on what they're looking from a federal party leader. 
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How leaders' debates could change tone of election

The federal leaders' debate on Monday is the first time all six federal leaders will face off against their opponents. The War Room panel analyzes how their pitches could impact the final two weeks of the election campaign.
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2nd whistleblower in Trump-Ukraine scandal comes forward: lawyer

A second whistleblower has spoken to the U.S. intelligence community's internal watchdog and has information that backs the original whistleblower's complaint about President Donald Trump's dealings with Ukraine, according to the lawyer for the pair.
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RCMP closely watching hateful online election chatter

The RCMP are compiling daily threat reports on online hate targeting federal political leaders during this election campaign, fearing it could spill over into real-world violence, sources tell CBC News.
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How voter turnout might affect the 2019 federal election

The Conservatives and Liberals are neck-and-neck in the polls, but voter turnout could tip the scales for either party.
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Analyzing strategies for the federal leaders' debate

All six federal party leaders are prepping for Monday's English-language debate, and the stakes are high. Katie Simpson explains the dos and don'ts for a candidate to come out as a winner.
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Ontario education workers reach tentative deal with province

Some 55,000 education workers in Ontario will not strike Monday after successful last-minute contract talks with the provincial government. 
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The National for October 06, 2019

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Helmets help detect concussions

Football players at Dalhousie University are using high-tech helmets that monitor impact to a player’s head to help detect, and possibly even prevent concussions.
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Frustration fuels Alberta separatism surge

A growing sense of frustration in Alberta over pipelines and equalization is fuelling a resurgence in talk of separatism, which some say is more about the desire to be heard.
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Indigenous communities divided over pipeline

A group of Indigenous communities want to buy the Trans Mountain pipeline to help alleviate First Nations poverty, while others say the pipeline could leak and poison the water in their communities.

Trans Mountain pipeline: Why some First Nations want to stop it — and others want to own it

Since the federal government bought the Trans Mountain pipeline for $4.5 billion from Kinder Morgan, a number of First Nations groups have opposed it — but several others are jockeying to operate it themselves.
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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.