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New draft ethics guidelines for judges caution them about post-bench work
Draft revisions to the Canadian Judicial Council's ethical principles for judges urge former federally appointment judges to use caution when providing legal advice in high-profile and politically contentious matters.
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Olivia Stefanovich
Politics ||
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Trans Mountain oil pipeline faces latest legal challenge in Canada court
The Canadian government-owned Trans Mountain oil pipeline expansion faces its latest legal hurdle in a federal court this week.
Canada -Calgary ||
Being an MP at 21 is 'an amazing honour and a privilege,' says Eric Melillo
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Emily Haws
Politics ||
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Boy at forefront of 'no-fly list' fight flagged again, redress system not expected until late 2020
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Shanifa Nasser
Canada -Toronto |
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Video
Sunday Scrum: Andrew Scheer's resignation and what happens next
Politics ||
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Analysis
Now that Brexit's a go, how about that Canada-U.K. trade deal?
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Janyce McGregor
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Analysis
Chrystia Freeland is now the minister for almost everything
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Aaron Wherry
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Parents of Canadian soldier killed in Afghanistan say a memorial is more important than an inquiry
Radio -The House |
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From fourth place, Singh says he'd rather push Liberals than work with Tories
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Teresa Wright
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Analysis
Cabinet's mandate, if fulfilled, could offer a lot for northerners
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John Last
Canada -North ||
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Second Opinion
Health Canada says it hasn't tested health effects of cannabis vaping but will release new products anyway
Adam Miller
Health |
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Conservatives focused on unity, says Candice Bergen
Radio -The House ||
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Alberta and Quebec have different arguments for separation, says Bloc MP
Radio -The House ||
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'Entirely appropriate' for feds to weigh climate impacts of oilsands project: minister
Radio -The House ||
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New Speaker says he'll evict Wilson-Raybould if she doesn't leave willingly
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Emily Haws
Politics ||
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Morneau to release fall economic and fiscal update next week
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Peter Zimonjic
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Erin O'Toole tells Tories he'll join Conservative leadership race
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Kathleen Harris
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Speedier airport screening, universal pharmacare: Trudeau hands cabinet ministers their to-do lists
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Kathleen Harris
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Legault urges Blanchet to back free trade deal, cautions Trudeau on Bill 21
Canada -Montreal ||
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Sajjan given mandate to modernize NORAD, buy fighter jet fleet
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Murray Brewster
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Analysis
How Andrew Scheer ranks among Conservative leaders
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Éric Grenier
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Who's next? Conservative speculation about Scheer's replacement breaks into the open
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Kathleen Harris
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Analysis
Conservatives face an awkward question: What if Scheer wasn't the problem?
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Aaron Wherry
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