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Alberta Government Faces Backlash Over Handling of Health Contract Investigation

Alberta's government is directing public servants to use lawyers as intermediaries for requests from the auditor general investigating multimillion-dollar health contracts, prompting accusations of obstruction and calls for a public inquiry amidst multiple investigations into allegations of corrupti...

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Ford Criticizes Poilievre's Campaign, Carney Addresses Operative Controversy

With 14 days until voting day, Ontario Premier Doug Ford criticized Pierre Poilievre's campaign strategy, while Liberal Leader Mark Carney addressed controversy over Liberal operatives planting Trump-style buttons at a conservative event; Poilievre and Singh also announced policy proposals.

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Carney Promises New Agency to Speed Up Military Procurement

Liberal Leader Mark Carney pledged to create a new defence procurement agency to expedite military equipment purchases, prioritize Canadian suppliers, and address criticisms of Ottawa's slow and risk-averse procurement system; this follows a similar unfulfilled 2019 Liberal campaign promise.

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Poilievre and Carney Court Quebec Voters on Popular Talk Show

Two weeks before Canada's federal election, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and Liberal Leader Mark Carney appeared on Quebec's popular talk show "Tout le monde en parle" to court voters in the province, where Liberals currently enjoy a significant lead in the polls.

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Canadian Liberal Candidate's Ties to Pro-Beijing Groups Raise Concerns

Peter Yuen, a Liberal candidate in Canada's Markham-Unionville riding with ties to pro-Beijing groups, attended a Chinese military parade in 2015, raising concerns about foreign interference in Canadian elections; his past associations with groups advocating for Taiwan's annexation and minimizing Ch...

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NDP Aims for Influence Despite Low Poll Numbers in Canadian Election

Ahead of Canada's April 28th election, NDP leader Jagmeet Singh is urging voters to elect enough New Democrats to influence the next Parliament, as polls show the Liberals and Conservatives dominating at 43 percent and 38 percent respectively, leaving the NDP at 9 percent.

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Carney's "Made-in-Canada" Defence Policy: A Negotiating Tactic

Liberal Leader Mark Carney unveiled a "made-in-Canada" defence procurement policy on Monday at a Bombardier plant in Dorval, Quebec, acknowledging that this policy will be negotiated with the U.S. The policy is intended to increase domestic military spending, despite concerns from Bombardier about p...

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NDP's GST Cut: Effective Affordability Measure or Broad-Based Benefit?

The NDP plans to eliminate GST on various essential goods, including home energy and internet bills, to increase affordability for middle- and lower-income Canadians, but experts raise concerns about its effectiveness and potential economic drawbacks.

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Carney and Poilievre's Strategic Appearances on "Tout le monde en parle"

On Quebec's "Tout le monde en parle," Liberal Leader Mark Carney and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre presented contrasting but effective images to Quebec voters, with Carney showcasing cultural knowledge and Poilievre adopting a surprisingly calm demeanor, both potentially benefiting their camp...

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Poll Skepticism Sparks Debate on Acceptance of Election Results

Conservative Party supporters' display of "Do you believe the polls?" shirts at a Brampton campaign event prompted questions about accepting election results; while both party leaders affirmed acceptance, Liberal Leader Mark Carney linked poll skepticism to potentially rejecting election outcomes, a...

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Canadians Support East-West Pipeline, Oppose Removing Industrial Carbon Tax

A Nanos Research poll reveals that 73% of Canadians support an East-West pipeline, while opposition to removing the carbon price on large industrial emitters is at 48%; the poll surveyed 1,233 adults from April 8-10 and has a margin of error of ±2.8%.

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Poilievre Guarantees No New Abortion Restrictions, Avoids Free Vote Question

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre guaranteed no new abortion restrictions under his leadership, aligning with the party's 20-year policy, but he declined to confirm if MPs would have a free vote on the matter, suggesting a controlled campaign approach.

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