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Third federal election recount to proceed in Quebec City riding
A request from the Bloc Québécois for a recount in a Quebec City riding was approved in Quebec Superior Court Friday. Judicial recounts will now be held in three ridings, following allegations of discrepancies in the results of the Oct. 21 federal vote.
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Janyce McGregor
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The future of social conservatism in Canada
This week on The House, we talk to a Conservative strategist and a member of Campaign Life Coalition about whether Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer's stance on social issues cost him votes. We dive into the Wexit debate with two former MPs from Alberta. And: A political researcher shares her thoughts on Parliament's record when it comes to electing women.
Radio -The House ||
'Give me a call': Lone NDP Alberta MP open to working with Liberal cabinet — but won't cross floor
David Thurton
Politics ||
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Freeland touts Alberta roots in post-election speech that calls for unity
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PODCAST
'It definitely woke up the electorate': Liberal pollster on the events that shook up the campaign
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Éric Grenier
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Canadian peacekeeping mission in Ukraine 'Plan B' for Kyiv, official says
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Murray Brewster
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Trudeau talks new NAFTA with Mexico's president as Pelosi signals optimism on ratification
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Military family matriarch who lost son in Afghanistan named Silver Cross Mother
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Lee Berthiaume
Canada -Ottawa |
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MacKay says he supports Scheer, hours after chiding Conservative campaign
Politics ||
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Pipeline company CEO says Alberta premier supports an Indigenous rights challenge to Ottawa's regulatory laws
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Jorge Barrera
Indigenous |
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Parliament's police service granted salary bump after colourful protests
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Catharine Tunney
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Sask. premier asks PM to pause carbon tax for one year
Adam Hunter
Canada -Saskatchewan ||
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Courts order election recounts in Quebec, B.C. ridings
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No Halloween costume for Trudeau this year following blackface controversy
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Ryan Patrick Jones
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Working like dogs: Canadian special forces quietly build up canine units
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Lee Berthiaume
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Spain steps up to host climate summit, but fate of APEC meeting unknown
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Kathleen Harris
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Conservatives, Liberals set fundraising records while campaigning
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Éric Grenier
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Q&A | Western alienation and anger: How should Canada move forward?
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Analysis
How Pierre Trudeau survived a minority government — and how Justin Trudeau can do the same
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Aaron Wherry
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Why Justin Trudeau is taking his time picking a new cabinet
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Karina Roman
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Southern discomfort: How the unrest roiling Latin America is making headaches for Trudeau
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Evan Dyer
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Scheer's Conservatives missed scoring 'on an open net,' Peter MacKay says as leadership talk heats up
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Kathleen Harris
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Doug Ford's legal aid 'guarantee' caused big headache for his government, documents show
Mike Crawley
Canada -Toronto ||
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