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Environment Minister Catherine McKenna to push ‘plastics charter’ at G7

Environment Minister Catherine McKenna to push ‘plastics charter’ at G7

‘Zero-plastic’ idea to be pushed by Canadian minister
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Requirement to say ‘Easter Bunny is real’ violated couple’s charter rights: court

Requirement to say ‘Easter Bunny is real’ violated couple’s charter rights: court

Couple argued telling children in their care the character was real violates religious beliefs
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Doping documentary’s Oscar win aids efforts to combat corruption in sport

Doping documentary’s Oscar win aids efforts to combat corruption in sport

An Oscar win for the doping documentary “Icarus” is “a great addition” to ongoing efforts to combat corruption in sport
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Alleged Toronto serial killer previously questioned, released by police

Alleged Toronto serial killer previously questioned, released by police

Bruce McArthur is now facing six first-degree murder charges related to men who have gone missing from Toronto’s gay village
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NAFTA: Why the U.S. wants a deal within weeks

NAFTA: Why the U.S. wants a deal within weeks

It’s the U.S. argument that political events beyond the spring could make it harder to finish a deal and get final ratification votes
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Feds eye tougher screening of gun owners for mental health, violence concerns

Feds eye tougher screening of gun owners for mental health, violence concerns

The Liberals are planning to introduce legislation in coming weeks to fulfill platform promises on firearms, including a requirement for “enhanced background checks”
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Trump administration once again lifts elephant trophy ban

Trump administration once again lifts elephant trophy ban

The Trump administration has quietly decided once again to allow Americans to import the body parts of African elephants shot for sport
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Possible good news for Canada on tariffs: White House hints ‘carve-out’ coming

Possible good news for Canada on tariffs: White House hints ‘carve-out’ coming

Possible middle-of-the road approach on the way bringing temporary relief for Canada, Mexico
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Alberta’s Opposition leader threatens to limit flow of oil to B.C.

Alberta’s Opposition leader threatens to limit flow of oil to B.C.

United Conservative Party leader Jason Kenney threatens to limit flow of oil to B.C., and put toll on natural gas
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PM and Trump talk: U.S. in hurry for NAFTA deal, using tariff threat as leverage

PM and Trump talk: U.S. in hurry for NAFTA deal, using tariff threat as leverage

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has spoken by phone with U.S. President Donald Trump about the threat of tariffs
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