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Federal budget promises funds for dental care, clean tech, ‘grocery rebate’

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The federal government's 2023 budget includes billions of dollars in spending for health and dental care, clean tech investment and a 'grocery rebate' to help some Canadians struggling with the rising prices of necessities.
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High number of federal contracts awarded to McKinsey under scrutiny

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The skyrocketing value of federal contracts awarded to one consulting firm, McKinsey & Company, was under the microscope during a parliamentary committee hearing Wednesday.
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Parliament returns Monday. Here’s what to watch for.

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Parliament resumes Monday with the first sitting since the holiday break. Rosemary Barton, CBC’s chief political correspondent, breaks down what issues will likely dominate debate in Ottawa in the coming weeks.
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Party positions solidify as MPs return to Parliament after break

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On the first day back on Parliament Hill after the holiday break, opposition leaders revealed where they think the governing Liberals are most vulnerable.
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Trudeau cabinet attends 3-day planning retreat in Hamilton, Ont.

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Housing affordability, Canada’s ailing health-care system and keeping the NDP on side will be at the top of the agenda at a three-day strategy session for the prime minister and his Liberal cabinet in Hamilton, Ont., before Parliament...
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Economy tops agenda on Day 2 of Liberal cabinet retreat

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The economy dominated the agenda on the second day of the Liberal government's strategic planning retreat. Worries about a looming recession put ministers in a tough spot when asked questions about prepared Canada really is for hard times.
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Sanctioned Haitians continue to hold assets in Canada

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Canada has announced sanctions against 15 wealthy Haitian individuals for their alleged role in fuelling the country's spiralling gang violence. But so far there's little evidence of enforcement.
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Trudeau sets meeting to hammer out healthcare funding deal

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he will host premiers and territorial leaders in Ottawa next month to work out the final details of a healthcare funding deal. Trudeau also signalled plans for individual agreements to meet specific...
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Trudeau to meet premiers to hammer out health-care funding deal

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he will host premiers and territorial leaders in Ottawa next month to work out the final details of a healthcare funding deal. Trudeau also signalled plans for individual agreements to meet specific...
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Ottawa nears health-care deal with provinces, territories

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There are hopeful signs more funding may be announced for Canada’s ailing health-care system in the coming weeks as federal and provincial officials try to work out a deal.
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Highlights from Trudeau’s year-end interview

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In a year-end interview with Chief Political Correspondent Rosemary Barton, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau talks about the health-care crisis, the threat of economic uncertainty, and the anger some feel toward his government and policies.
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Liberal MP and former Cabinet Minister Jim Carr dies

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Jim Carr, a prominent Manitoba MP and former cabinet minister, has died after a battle with cancer. With 30 years in business and later politics, he is being remembered for his tenacity, humour and advocacy for the Prairies.
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New bill seeks to address Indian Act’s lingering discrimination

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A proposed bill that seeks to address gender-based discrimination and inequities in the Indian Act could restore Indian status for hundreds of First Nations people.
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Federal parties outline priorities for 2023 ahead of winter break

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Party leaders used the last sitting day in the House of Commons before the winter break to outline their priorities for 2023, with opposition leaders signalling a not-so-happy new year ahead for the Liberal government.
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Federal COVID-19 response was swift, but also wasteful: AG

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The federal government’s rollout of COVID-19 vaccines and benefits was swift and effective, but also expensive and wasteful, Canada’s auditor general says in her new report.
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Former Ottawa police chief defends handling of convoy protest

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After days of criticism at the inquiry into using the Emergency’s Act, former Ottawa police chief Peter Sloly defended his officers’ actions and offered his own critiques of the intelligence gathered before the convoy descended on the city.
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Peter Sloly faces heated cross-examination during convoy protest inquiry

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Former Ottawa Police Chief Peter Sloly faced a heated cross-examination from counsel for the force he once led during his second day before the Emergencies Act inquiry. He pushed back against attacks on his conduct during the convoy...
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Convoy protest organizer Pat King questioned over inflammatory remarks

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Convoy protest organizer Pat King was forced to answer questions about some of his past inflammatory remarks when he testified before the Emergencies Act inquiry. The inquiry also heard that protestors were receiving leaks from police...
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At least 2 Canadian women and their children have left ISIS detention camp

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At least two women, along with their children, have left an ISIS detention camp in Syria and are expected to return to Canada this week, CBC News has learned. It’s unclear what role Canada played in the repatriation effort.
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Women who left ISIS detention camp arrested upon arrival in Canada

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Two Canadian women were arrested when they arrived in Montreal after being repatriated from a Syrian detention camp for family members of ISIS fighters. One woman faces multiple criminal charges, including participating in a terrorist...
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Emergencies Act compelled tow truck drivers to clear streets, inquiry hears

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Police needed the Emergencies Act to get tow truck drivers to remove convoy protesters’ big rig trucks from Ottawa streets last winter after a deal with towing companies fell through, the inquiry into the federal government’s use of the...
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RCMP facing shortage of officers who protect elected officials

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The RCMP's close protection unit — tasked with safeguarding Canada's highest-ranking officials — is running low on staff. With security risks on the rise, some government sources say they are unhappy with the level of protection.
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Secretary of state’s visit to Canada focuses on crisis in Haiti

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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit to Canada is largely focused on Haiti, with the U.S. urging Canada to act as the situation in the Caribbean country continues to deteriorate.
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RCMP, OPP mulled taking over command of convoy protest, inquiry hears

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More criticisms of former Ottawa police chief Peter Sloly’s conduct during last winter’s convoy protest came to light at the inquiry into the federal government’s use of the Emergencies Act Thursday, including a text exchange between the...