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Struggling Québec solidaire inspired by socialist policies of New York City mayorQuébec solidaire begins its annual convention in Montreal as the party looks to regain support ahead of Quebec’s October election.PoliticsMay 8
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Northern Gateway a ‘maybe,’ Conservative spokesman saysNorthern Gateway is just “a maybe,” a spokesman for Natural Resources Minister Greg Rickford says.CanadaJun 18, 2014
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Vowing to fight back: Groups opposed to Northern Gateway pipeline approval speak outFirst Nations groups say they will immediately go to court to "vigorously pursue all lawful means to stop the Enbridge project."Jun 17, 2014
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Slain Manitoba teen’s social services involvement reviewedThe death of Tina Fontaine, a 15-year-old who ran away from foster care, has prompted several reviews about whether social services failed her.CanadaAug 20, 2014
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Pride festival organizer says Toronto ‘streets are overflowing’An organizer of Toronto's gay pride festival says this year's event is shaping up to be the biggest one yet.Jun 28, 2014
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Fierce battles ahead in four federal byelections in Ontario and AlbertaVoters will cast ballots today in four federal byelections and the Liberals are hoping to steal a couple of seats from their opponents.PoliticsJun 30, 2014
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NDP leader’s briefing on Manitoba flood nixed by ToriesPrime Minister Stephen Harper has taken a chopper tour of flood-stricken Manitoba but NDP Leader Tom Mulcair won't be allowed to see the disaster zone.CanadaJul 9, 2014
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#MonctonShooting: Shock, sadness, fear plays out on TwitterWith a suspected killer roaming Moncton streets, Twitter lit up as residents described the horror of Wednesday's deadly rampage.CanadaJun 5, 2014
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Fundraising numbers suggest Liberal candidate Joyce Murray the primary challenger to Justin TrudeauThe latest fundraising numbers for federal Liberal leadership contenders suggest Joyce Murray has emerged as the primary challenger to front-runner Justin Trudeau.PoliticsMar 28, 2013
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Trudeau outdated on approach to Quebec, national unity: CauchonJustin Trudeau may be the youngest, hippest Liberal leadership contender but when it comes to Quebec, rival Martin Cauchon says the front runner is a relic of the past.CanadaMar 29, 2013
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Liberals start casting ballots after leadership contenders’ final pitchesLiberals have begun casting ballots to choose a leader they hope will guide them out of the political wilderness.PoliticsApr 7, 2013
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Mulcair pushes back at Libs at home, abroadNDP Leader Tom Mulcair will be trying to position himself at home and abroad this week as Canada's only authentic progressive option, as Liberals vote for their next leader and frontrunner Justin Trudeau continues to stake his ground.Apr 8, 2013
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NDP reaches for moderate, modern symbolsThe NDP reached for modern and moderate symbols at its policy convention Friday, showcasing an American economist, a high-flying entrepreneur and the party's social-media know-how.Apr 12, 2013
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Mulcair focuses fire on Tories, ignores LibsNew Democrats are focusing on how to close the gap between opposition status and forming government at their policy convention.CanadaApr 13, 2013
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Harper: Prayers are with Boston victimsOTTAWA – Prime Minister Stephen Harper is offering his thoughts and prayers to the victims of the explosions that have devastated the Boston Marathon. Harper says it’s a sad day when such an inspiring event is clouded by “such senseless violence.” He says Canadians are standing with their American neighbours. New Democrat Leader Tom Mulcair...Apr 16, 2013
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Mulcair casts NDP as ethical alternative to corrupt Tories, LiberalsTom Mulcair is trying to cast the NDP as the ethical antidote to Conservative and Liberal corruption.PoliticsJun 11, 2013
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Mulcair the target of Commons barbsNDP Leader Tom Mulcair has apologized to the RCMP after failing to stop at a security checkpoint on Parliament Hill.CanadaJun 13, 2013
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FIFA weighs in on soccer turban rules: head coverings allowed for nowSoccer's world body has struck a blow against Quebec's turban ban, saying such headwear is perfectly acceptable on the pitch for now.SportsJun 14, 2013
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NDP all but disappears in Quebec as Liberals form minority governmentThe blow comes eight years after the left-leaning federal party's so-called orange wave swept through the volatile province.PoliticsOct 22, 2019
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Liberals, NDP sense opportunity in AlbertaInvading hordes of Liberal and New Democrat MPs will be doing some reconnaissance in Alberta over the next few weeks as their parties prepare plans to storm the Conservative bastion in the next federal election.CanadaAug 17, 2014