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As Centre Ice group drops 'Conservative' from name, where are moderate Tories to go?

As Centre Ice group drops 'Conservative' from name, where are moderate Tories to go?

OTTAWA — An advocacy group started by centrist Conservatives to provide more of a voice to the political middle has dropped the party's name to expand its base. The "Centre Ice Conservatives" have become the "Centre Ice Canadians.
Quebec election: Legault says language law 'balanced' amid criticism from businesses

Quebec election: Legault says language law 'balanced' amid criticism from businesses

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Elizabeth May joins Green leadership race, says party has been in disarray

Elizabeth May joins Green leadership race, says party has been in disarray

OTTAWA — Elizabeth May launched her bid to reclaim the leadership of the federal Green Party on Wednesday saying she wanted to rebuild the party and turn it into an influential political force, including on fighting climate change.
CSIS officers urged British police to obscure Canadian link to ISIL smuggler: book

CSIS officers urged British police to obscure Canadian link to ISIL smuggler: book

OTTAWA — A new book says Canadian Security Intelligence Service officers urged police in the U.K.
Quebec election: Liberal party says candidate's Montreal office robbed, vandalized

Quebec election: Liberal party says candidate's Montreal office robbed, vandalized

MONTREAL — The Quebec Liberal Party says the riding office of one of its Montreal candidates has been robbed and vandalized.
Alberta to use $13.2B budget windfall to pay down debt, put cash in piggy bank

Alberta to use $13.2B budget windfall to pay down debt, put cash in piggy bank

EDMONTON — Alberta’s finance minister says the government is going to use this year’s projected windfall budget surplus to pay down debt and put some cash in its piggy bank. Jason Nixon says the plan is to make a $13.
Toxic chemicals commonly found in dollar store items, testing shows

Toxic chemicals commonly found in dollar store items, testing shows

OTTAWA — Canada needs more transparency and better enforcement to protect Canadians from unlimited exposure to toxic chemicals like lead and cadmium, an analysis from Environmental Defence said Wednesday.
Who are Filomena Tassi and Helena Jaczek, the two cabinet ministers who traded jobs?

Who are Filomena Tassi and Helena Jaczek, the two cabinet ministers who traded jobs?

OTTAWA — In a straightforward swap of positions Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Wednesday at Rideau Hall, Helena Jaczek is replacing Filomena Tassi as Canada’s minister of public services and procurement.
Freeland says Albertans kind, welcoming, as RCMP investigate confrontation

Freeland says Albertans kind, welcoming, as RCMP investigate confrontation

CALGARY — Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland says she loves her home province of Alberta and the world needs to know it's a welcoming place.
Filomena Tassi, Helena Jaczek swap federal cabinet roles in minor shuffle

Filomena Tassi, Helena Jaczek swap federal cabinet roles in minor shuffle

OTTAWA — There is no need to make bigger changes in his cabinet, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Wednesday after he made a minor adjustment to his front bench, involving only two ministers.