Senate HR official wrapping up testimony at Duffy trial

The Crown in the Mike Duffy Senate expenses trial is again questioning a Senate human resources official, only the second witness to testify so far. Sonia Makhlouf is being questioned by Crown prosecutor Jason Neubauer. She has spent...

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Senate expenses 'administratively irregular' but appropriate, Duffy lawyer argues

Mike Duffy's lawyer attempted to swat away some of the accusations that his client billed for expenses not related to parliamentary functions, arguing that they may have been "administratively irregular," but appropriate work-related costs nonetheless....

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New majority owner of CWB includes Saudi investors

G3 Global Grain Group will invest $250 million to become the new majority owner of the CWB, formerly known as the Canadian Wheat Board. The new Winnipeg-based partnership was selected to take over CWB's operations after a process set in motion...

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No prayers for mayors: What Saguenay ruling means for faith in the public sphere

Thou shalt not pray in council chambers. At least not in the form of a public recitation to open meetings, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled Wednesday, ending an eight-year legal case involving the right of city councillors in Saguenay, Que., to cross...

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Election-year budget will still offer some giveaways despite 'fragile' economy: Chris Hall

Finance ministers nearly always save a surprise for budget day, what media folks unfailingly refer to as a "goodie," intended to give Canadians something to remember from a document that's otherwise dedicated to producing a whole lot of numbers. Joe...

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Investor ​G3 Global Grain Group taking over former Canadian Wheat Board

Breaking $250M investment gives Winnipeg-based venture majority ownership in CWB commercialization process By Janyce McGregor, CBC News Posted: Apr 15, 2015 9:34 AM ET Last Updated: Apr 15, 2015 9:34 AM ET A newly established...

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Duffy's lawyer to continue cross examination of Senate HR officer

The lawyer for Mike Duffy will continue to cross-examine a Senate human resources officer today, building on his case that the institution is administered by broad and vague rules and guidelines with no oversight of work contracts submitted by senators....

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Liberals lose lead to Tories for 1st time since Trudeau took over: Eric Grenier

For the first time since Justin Trudeau took over the party two years ago, the Liberals have lost the lead in national voting intentions. While that has placed the Conservatives in top spot, it is the New Democrats who have benefited from the Liberals'...

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Indian PM begins official visit in Ottawa with Harper meeting

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is meeting with Gov. Gen. David Johnston in Ottawa this morning as he kicks off the first full day of his three-day Canadian visit. A number of key Conservative MPs, including Defence Minister Jason Kenney, were...

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Supreme Court rules against prayer at city council meetings

Breaking Mayor Jean Tremblay of Saguenay, Que., argued reciting prayer respects Quebec's Catholic heritage CBC News Posted: Apr 15, 2015 9:56 AM ET Last Updated: Apr 15, 2015 9:56 AM ET The Supreme Court of Canada ruled this...

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