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After Parliament votes to delay, Johnson requests Brexit extension he doesn't want

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson grudgingly asked the European Union late Saturday to delay Brexit after the U.K. Parliament postponed a decision on whether to back his divorce deal. But the defiant Johnson also made clear that he personally opposed delaying the U.K.'s exit, scheduled for Oct. 31.

Trudeau, Scheer dodge questions, trade barbs on final push to election day

Two leaders vying to be the next prime minister of Canada repeatedly dodged questions from reporters today, with Justin Trudeau refusing to speak about electoral reform or post-election scenarios and Andrew Scheer deflecting calls for an explanation on allegations his party orchestrated a smear campaign against a rival political party.
POLL TRACKER

Still deadlocked in polls with Conservatives, Liberals regain seat advantage

Federal poll averages and seat projections from the CBC's Éric Grenier show the Conservatives and Liberals in a close race ahead of the Oct. 21 election.
Second Opinion

Could a common treatment for joint pain do more harm than good?

A common treatment for a chronic pain condition that affects millions of Canadians may not be as safe as once thought, and experts say a growing body of research shows it could be doing more harm than good.

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Scheer says he would compensate First Nations children, families affected by on-reserve child welfare system

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Analysis

Scheer's arguments about minority governments are missing a few key facts

POLL TRACKER

Still deadlocked in polls with Conservatives, Liberals regain seat advantage