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New Democrats trail behind Tories, Liberals in second quarter fundraising

OTTAWA — The federal New Democrats are having a difficult time catching up to their federal rivals in the fundraising …

Veterans’ access to benefits a persistent problem, ombudsman says

OTTAWA — Canada’s veterans ombudsman says that while the federal government has implemented a number of his recommendations over the years, …

Feds won’t decriminalize any drugs besides cannabis, despite calls from cities

OTTAWA — The federal government says it will not consider decriminalizing drugs beyond marijuana, despite calls from Canada’s major cities to …

‘I would love a cheque’: MacLeod wants $200 million from feds on border issue

OTTAWA — Lisa MacLeod, Ontario’s minister responsible for immigration, says the province is asking the federal government for $200 million …

Entering Canada no ‘free ticket’ to stay, Goodale tells MPs on asylum seekers

OTTAWA — The Liberal government has made it clear that simply entering Canada is not a “free ticket” for newcomers to stay …

Critical federal review fuels new calls for immigration detention reforms

OTTAWA — A highly critical federal audit is fuelling calls for fundamental reforms to Canada’s border agency and the way …

From faith worker to cabinet minister, Tassi is ready to be voice for seniors

OTTAWA — For years Filomena Tassi, a chaplain before entering politics, made time to listen to older members of the …

Trudeau asks transport minister to tackle Greyhound’s western pullout

OTTAWA — Facing pressure from rural communities and opposition MPs, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he’s asked Transport Minister Marc …

MPs agree to urgent summer study of asylum seekers surge

OTTAWA —  Under mounting pressure from opposition MPs, the House of Commons immigration committee will meet at least two times …

Not too close with Trudeau, Bellegarde insists as AFN race gets underway

OTTAWA — Experience usually helps when it comes to getting a job — except, it seems, when that job is …

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