Striking diplomats target Harper's office in protest

Prime Minister Stephen Harper's office in Ottawa was the target of a protest today by striking foreign service officers who are battling with the government to get a pay raise. The Professional Association of Foreign Service Officers (PAFSO) created...

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Toronto federal vacancy attracts media stars for Liberals, NDP

The upcoming federal byelection in Toronto Centre is shaping up as a battle between two media stars who are both political neophytes, but highly accomplished in the worlds of journalism and social media. Chrystia Freeland (Liberal) and Jennifer Hollett...

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Liberals won't face courts over 2006 leadership loans

Former candidates who still owe money from the 2006 Liberal leadership campaign won't be taken to court by Elections Canada, the country's elections commissioner has ruled. Instead, Yves Cote suggested Tuesday that the candidates pay the money back...

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Bittersweet 50th anniversary for Canada's Sea King helicopters

Canadian Armed Forces pilots have been flying Sea King helicopters for 50 years, with the anniversary celebrations taking place today and tomorrow. That these aging beasts are still flying at all is testament to both the talents of those who have been...

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NDP wants tougher stance on Russia, but no Sochi boycott

The Opposition New Democrats are calling on the Canadian government to make clear its position on Russia's recent anti-gay laws, in light of growing calls by activists to boycott the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. "I don't think [Foreign Affairs Minister...

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Diplomat strike risks 'severe' economic impact

Foreign service officers at 15 of Canada's busiest visa application centres abroad walked off the job Monday as part of their ongoing strike action that the union says is causing a "severe" and growing economic impact. The Professional Association of...

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PM urged to send ministers to Europe to save trade talks

Prime Minister Stephen Harper needs to quickly dispatch his top ministers to Europe to salvage the stalled free-trade talks before it's too late, says the head of Canada's most influential business group. Canadian Council of Chief Executives head John...

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Unreadable braille printed on Manitoba MPs’ flyer

An advocate for people living with disabilities is calling a new Conservative Party flyer insensitive because its message about inclusivity is written in braille that is impossible for blind people to read. A recent mailout sent by two Manitoba MPs,...

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Canada's U.S. ambassador disputes Obama's Keystone claims

Canada's ambassador to the U.S. is disputing U.S. President Barack Obama's claim that the proposed Keystone XL pipeline would generate few jobs. Gary Doer said he would prefer to rely on a U.S. State Department report that estimates the number of jobs...

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Is Justin Trudeau's pot stance a vote-getter?

Justin Trudeau's statement in favour of legalizing pot sparked a significant amount of political chatter. But political observers are split on whether this stance is likely to buy the Liberals any more votes in the next election. "I don't think many...

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Striking diplomats vow major visa shutdown

Striking foreign service officers are withdrawing all services at Canada's 15 biggest visa processing centres abroad starting Monday, following a failed attempt to go to arbitration to settle the bitter contract dispute with the government. The Professional...

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Obama disputes job projections for Keystone XL pipeline

U.S. President Barack Obama called into question the number of jobs that would be created from the controversial Keystone XL pipeline in an interview with the New York Times released on Saturday. "Republicans have said that this would be a big jobs...

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Israel, Palestinian peace talks to resume in Washington

A divided Israeli Cabinet agreed to release 104 long-term Palestinian prisoners convicted of deadly attacks, clearing a hurdle in the resumption of Mideast peace talks and giving U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry his first concrete achievement after...

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Will baby Prince George ever become king of Canada?

For republicans and monarchists alike, Prince George looks to have brought about general agreement on one issue at least: His very birth is a positive sign for the future of the monarchy. John Fraser, the master at Toronto's Massey College and author...

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Is Verizon really the 'bogeyman' Canada's telecom giants claim?

Canada's three big mobile-phone providers have been ramping up their campaign to sway public sentiment against the potential entry of U.S. telecom giant Verizon into the wireless market. "They're trying to use the bogeyman of a U.S. company to scare...

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Senator Harb didn't live at 'primary' residence, RCMP say

RCMP investigators looking into Senator Mac Harb's travel and housing expense claims believe he has committed breach of trust and are further investigating a curious mortgage transaction involving one of his former properties. The RCMP's lead investigator...

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