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Government to recognize historical significance of Canada’s ban on Chinese immigrants
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau poses for a photo after delivering remarks during an Asian History Month celebration at the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa, on Monday, May 29, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby
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Manitoba politicians set to pass a host of new laws before heading into an election
Premier Kelvin Goertzen speaks to the media during his first day in office as the Premier of Manitoba at the Legislative Building in Winnipeg on Wednesday September 1, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Lipnowski
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Parliament votes down Conservative motion against safe supply of drugs
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre rises during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Monday, May 29, 2023. An attempt from Poilievre for the House of Commons to condemn the Liberal government's approach to drug addiction has failed.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
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Ottawa, Quebec to fund about $300-million for GM-Posco EV battery-parts plant
The new GM-Posco plant under construction in the Quebec Societe-Parc Industriel, in Becancour, Quebec, March 24, 2023. (Christinne Muschi /The Globe and Mail)
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B.C. creates anti-racism data committee, releases research priorities
B.C. Attorney General Niki Sharma speaks during a ministers meeting in Ottawa, on Friday, March 10, 2023. The B.C. government has released 12 priorities for anti-racism research in its first update since the Anti-Racism Data Act came into effect last June. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby
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Criminal lawyers raising concerns new bail laws won’t be Charter compliant
David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, makes an announcement regarding bail reform in Ottawa on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. Criminal lawyers are raising concerns that proposed changes to Canada's bail laws won't be constitutional as they eagerly await a statement explaining why the federal Liberals think the reforms comply with the Charter. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
opinion
Pierre Poilievre is right about one thing: Special rapporteur is a fake job
Lori Turnbull
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Advisers on unmarked graves won’t work with Hague-based organization Ottawa hired
Members of the Six Nations Police conduct a search for unmarked graves using ground-penetrating radar on the 500 acres of the lands associated with the former Indian Residential School, the Mohawk Institute, in Brantford, Ont., Tuesday, November 9, 2021. A panel of Indigenous experts says it will not participate in engagement sessions hosted by an international organization Ottawa hired to provide it with advice on identifying possible human remains in unmarked graves. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nick Iwanyshyn
politics
NDP MP informed she is being targeted by China as party renews call for inquiry
At a three-day retreat in Ottawa this week, New Democrat members of Parliament are expected to focus discussions on getting more wins out of their confidence-and-supply agreement with the federal Liberals. NDP MP Jenny Kwan speaks during question period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Thursday, May 5, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
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Heritage Minister reviewing CBC’s mandate with eye to making it less reliant on advertising
Canadian Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez is hinting that the Liberal government's online news bill could help the public broadcaster less reliant on advertising dollars. Rodriguez leaves a cabinet meeting on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
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Move to dissolve Peel Region reflects shift away from regionalism in Ontario, experts say
Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Steve Clark speaks in the Ontario Legislature in Toronto on Thursday May 18, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
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Despite plans, Ottawa has not tightened affordability rules in rental construction program
A sign advertising an apartment building for rent is seen in Ottawa, Ont. on Wednesday, April 13, 2022. Spencer Colby/The Globe and Mail
opinion
How a compromise on the debt ceiling could reward the U.S.
David Parkinson
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Biden, Republicans reach deal on debt ceiling
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks to the media after disembarking from Marine One at the White House in Washington, U.S., May 28, 2023. REUTERS/Julia Nikhinson
world
Mass protests against Israeli government’s plans to change legal system enter 21st week
Israelis protest plans by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right government to overhaul the judicial system, in Tel Aviv, Israel, Saturday, May 27, 2023. (AP Photo/ Ohad Zwigenberg)
opinion
Which is the bigger threat: TikTok’s Chinese control or Montana’s state overreach?
Gus Carlson
politics
Former Conservative leader Erin O’Toole informed he is being targeted by Chinese government
Canada's Conservative Party leader Erin O'Toole speaks to a crowd of supporters as he campaigns for the 20th of September General election, at Prarieland Park in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, August 20, 2021. - Trudeau's main challenger, Conservative leader Erin O'Toole, has struggled to find his footing since becoming leader of the Conservatives in August 2020, as lockdowns and other public health measures put glad-handing out of reach. He focused his first campaign speech on the promise of a "strong economy." And he denounced Trudeau's decision to call an election, saying the country should not put its fight against Covid-19 at risk "for political games, for political gain." (Photo by Kayle Neis / AFP) (Photo by KAYLE NEIS/AFP via Getty Images)
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Official Ottawa buzzing over who will replace Michael Sabia in key finance role
Minister of Infrastructure and Communities Catherine McKenna, left to right, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Chair of the Board of the Canada Infrastructure Bank Michael Sabia hold a press conference in Ottawa on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
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Singh asks Trudeau for NDP party members to be briefed on foreign interference attempts before getting security clearance
New Democratic Party Leader Jagmeet Singh speaks with reports before attending Question Period, in Ottawa on May 9, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
opinion
My work to protect Canada’s democracy from foreign interference is not done
David Johnston
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Canada on the ‘wrong track’ as a place for business to invest, Globe CEO survey finds
Toronto, Ontario - June 28, 2017 -- POPULATION -- People walk during rush hour Bay Street in the financial district in Toronto, Wednesday June 28, 2017. (Mark Blinch/Globe and Mail)
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Feds warned about risks of delaying 24 Sussex decision almost a year before it closed
The Canadian prime ministers' residence, 24 Sussex, is seen on the banks of the Ottawa River in Ottawa on Monday, Oct. 26, 2015. Almost a year before the closure of 24 Sussex Drive amid disrepair and an infestation of rodents, the chairman of the National Capital Commission's board of directors warned that further delaying a cabinet decision on the fate of the residence would put the whole structure at risk. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
opinion
David Johnston’s tragedy has become ours
Konrad Yakabuski
opinion
Only a quarter of Canadians trust government to regulate artificial intelligence – no surprise
Matt Malone
investment ideas
Push and pull: World market themes for the week ahead
In this file photo taken on November 17, 2021 GMC Hummer EVs are seen on an assembly line ahead of a tour by the US president of the General Motors Factory ZERO electric vehicle assembly plant in Detroit
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ChatGPT creator OpenAI under scrutiny as provinces join federal privacy probe
The ChatGPT app is shown on a phone in New York on May 18, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Richard Drew
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Alberta NDP promise laws by summer to lower consumer costs, keep Canada Pension Plan
Alberta UCP Leader Danielle Smith walks away as a reporter asks her a question at a news conference during the provincial election in Calgary on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. Calgary street pastor Artur Pawlowski has accused Danielle Smith of lying about their phone call and members of her team of offering him inducements to join the United Conservative cause. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Todd Korol
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Quebec will require economic immigrants to speak French before arriving, says Legault
Quebec Premier François Legault responds to reporters' questions at a news conference, Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at the legislature in Quebec City. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot
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B.C. Premier embarks on trade mission in Japan, Korea, Singapore and Vietnam
B.C. Premier David Eby speaks during a news conference in Vancouver on Feb. 5, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
technology
Microsoft calls for AI rules to minimize the technology’s risks
(FILES) A building with offices belonging to Microsoft in Chevy Chase, Maryland, January 18, 2023. State-sponsored Chinese hackers have infiltrated critical US infrastructure networks, the US, its Western allies and Microsoft said on May 25, 2023, while warning that similar espionage attacks could be occurring globally. The stealthy attack, carried out by a China-sponsored actor dubbed "Volt Typhoon" since mid-2021, enabled long-term espionage and was likely aimed at hampering the US if there was conflict in the region, it said. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP) (Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)
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Researchers find Israeli-made spyware deployed across Armenia
FILE PHOTO: The logo of Israeli cyber firm NSO Group is seen at one of its branches in the Arava Desert, southern Israel July 22, 2021. REUTERS/Amir Cohen
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Michael Sabia leaving Finance Department, expected to be named chief of Hydro-Québec
Chair of the Board of the Canada Infrastructure Bank Michael Sabia takes part in a press conference in Ottawa on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
opinion
Parliament has spoken: We need an independent public inquiry
The Editorial Board
opinion
Canada’s billions to Volkswagen and Stellantis are irresponsible and inflationary
Kent Fellows
politics
Advocates stress urgency as minister weighs Senate amendments to disability bill
Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion Carla Qualtrough speaks during question period in the House of Common on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
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Halifax education workers strike continues
A classroom at John MacNeil Elementary School in Dartmouth, N.S., is shown on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022. Nova Scotia is lifting the mask mandate in the province’s public schools beginning Tuesday. CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan