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Tories will likely get chance to introduce non-confidence motion next week

Tories will likely get chance to introduce non-confidence motion next week

OTTAWA — Next week could be the first opportunity for Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to introduce a non-confidence motion asking the other parties to topple the Liberal government.
Health Canada approves updated Moderna COVID-19 vaccine

Health Canada approves updated Moderna COVID-19 vaccine

TORONTO — Doses of Moderna's updated COVID-19 vaccine are expected to begin arriving in Canada "within days," a spokesperson for the Public Health Agency of Canada says, although availability will depend on the immunization rollout in each province a
Trudeau says 'all sorts of reflections' for Liberals after loss of second stronghold

Trudeau says 'all sorts of reflections' for Liberals after loss of second stronghold

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals were lamenting the loss of another stronghold on Tuesday, while the NDP and Bloc Québécois celebrated byelection wins in Winnipeg and Montreal that both parties said were a rejection of the governing party.
Activist sues India in U.S. court over alleged plot that killed B.C. Sikh leader

Activist sues India in U.S. court over alleged plot that killed B.C. Sikh leader

NEW YORK — A Sikh independence activist is suing India for its alleged role in what's described in court documents as two co-ordinated attacks, including one that resulted in the death of a temple leader in British Columbia.
Byelection win: Bloc Québécois to squeeze Liberals for gains, not trigger election

Byelection win: Bloc Québécois to squeeze Liberals for gains, not trigger election

MONTREAL — The Bloc Québécois leader, basking in the glow of a tight byelection win in Montreal, said Tuesday he's in no rush to trigger a federal election and will instead stick with his game plan: extracting gains from the minority Liberal governme
Report charts path for Canada to show importance to United States

Report charts path for Canada to show importance to United States

WASHINGTON — While Canada cannot escape the gravitational pull of an increasingly unstable United States, a new report is charting a path forward to ensure Canadian interests become more important to our closest neighbour.
Canada consulting with allies on possible involvement in AUKUS security pact

Canada consulting with allies on possible involvement in AUKUS security pact

OTTAWA — Canada is in consultations with the U.K., the U.S. and Australia about possible collaboration in the security pact known as AUKUS.
Five things to know about the Bloc Québécois' newest riding, LaSalle-Émard-Verdun

Five things to know about the Bloc Québécois' newest riding, LaSalle-Émard-Verdun

MONTREAL — The Bloc Québécois dealt a painful blow to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Monday's byelection, winning the Liberal stronghold of LaSalle-Émard-Verdun by 248 votes. Here are five things to know about the Montreal riding. 1.
Canada’s inflation rate hits 2% target, lowest level in more than three years

Canada’s inflation rate hits 2% target, lowest level in more than three years

OTTAWA — Inflation finally hit the Bank of Canada's two per cent target in August after a tumultuous battle with skyrocketing price growth, raising the odds of larger interest rate cuts in the coming months.
StatCan looks to improve the way it tracks wireless plan pricing with new data

StatCan looks to improve the way it tracks wireless plan pricing with new data

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada has changed the way it tracks the price of wireless plans in an effort to capture a more accurate picture of what Canadians are paying when it calculates the inflation rate.
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