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Politics Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had a private audience with Pope Francis on Friday as part of his participation in the final day of the G7 leaders’ summit in Apulia, Italy. Pope says ‘we would condemn humanity to a future without hope’ if people let machines think for themThe Canadian PressContinue Reading

Politics A record 84 people have put their names forward as candidates for the June 24 byelection in Toronto-St. Paul’s, making it the longest ballot ever in federal election history. Dozens of candidates have put their name forward as part of a campaign calling for electoral reform Darren Major ·Continue Reading

Politics Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said his nature accountability bill would make Canada only the second country to adopt such legislation if passed. The legislation and a new nature strategy come with no new funding David Thurton · CBC News · Posted: Jun 13, 2024 7:06 PM EDT | LastContinue Reading

Politics Canada has levelled sanctions against an icon of the 1972 Summit Series against the Soviet Union. Hockey great among 11 Russians newly sanctioned due to war in Ukraine Michael Woods · CBC News · Posted: Jun 13, 2024 5:40 PM EDT | Last Updated: 12 hours ago 1972 TeamContinue Reading

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said Thursday he’s “more convinced than ever” that some parliamentarians are “willing participants” in foreign states’ efforts to interfere in Canadian politics after reading an unredacted version of a bombshell report from one of Canada’s intelligence oversight bodies. But after a raucous half-hour scrum with reporters, he wouldContinue Reading

Politics Female veterans’ unique medical and physical needs are being ignored and neglected by the military and veterans programs, according to a House of Commons committee report released this week. ‘Despite some progress, female veterans remain largely invisible,’ House committee report says Peter Zimonjic · CBC News · Posted: JunContinue Reading

Politics The federal government has released its estimate of the impact of carbon pricing on the size of the economy after it was accused by the opposition Conservatives of muzzling an officer of Parliament. The data forecasts lower emissions and lower GDP under carbon pricing David Thurton · CBC NewsContinue Reading

Politics Canada has agreed to contribute $5 billion to a new plan to provide a major loan to help Ukraine in its fight against Russia. PM Justin Trudeau met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Thursday Ashley Burke · CBC News · Posted: Jun 13, 2024 7:33 AM EDT | LastContinue Reading

An NDP MP who frequently joins parliamentary proceedings remotely from her riding billed the House of Commons for a trip she took to reportedly meet with “stakeholders” over the Christmas holidays in Quebec — travel that included bringing her husband and kids along at taxpayers’ expense. Parliamentary travel records indicateContinue Reading