Opposition set to amend election bill to curb MP pension eligibility (www.cbc.ca)
But holding the election on that date would also mean that up to 80 MPs — those who were first elected in the 2019 general election — would have served the six years required to qualify for a parliamentary pension, even if they don’t run and win their seats in the next campaign....
Liberals' response to Israel-Gaza conflict puts off religious voters: poll (www.canadianaffairs.news)
Foreign affairs usually don’t play a role when it comes to voting in Canadian federal elections. But the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza is having an effect on religious voters in this country. That’s the finding of a new poll by the Angus Reid Institute that shows low support for the federal Liberal party among all...
The Road to Digital Hell Is Paved With Good Intentions (www.cigionline.org)
This legislative triad would grant the government sweeping new powers to censor and censure, undermining privacy rights.
16 year olds should legally be allowed to vote in my opinion
Seriously it really grinds my gears that the Canadian government thinks that 16 years olds are mature and intelligent enough to drive a car, work a full-time job, pay taxes, apply for a passport, and are able to live independently on their own without a parent or guardian if they want to and get married with parent consent....
Will Poilievre flip a 'kill switch' on Canada's Constitution? | About That (youtu.be)
I got an email from Leadnow recently and they used this phrase about Poilievre “flipping a kill switch” on the constitution. I usually trust their emails, but this is one of those instances where I wanted to double check this one. I copy pasted the phrase into a search engine and came across this video....
Trudeau dismisses plea from doctors to reconsider capital gains tax change (www.cbc.ca)
Freeland defends budget measures, as premiers push back on federal involvement (www.cbc.ca)
The federal government under Trudeau is bigger — but not as big as it used to be (www.cbc.ca)
'I'll take that call': Housing minister open to negotiating with Alberta (www.ctvnews.ca)
G7 countries to convene to discuss Iran's attack on Israel (www.winnipegfreepress.com)
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After countrywide pre-budget tour, Liberals reveal Tuesday how they'll pay for it all (www.winnipegfreepress.com)
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Canada advises against all travel to Israel, West Bank due to heightened risk (www.winnipegfreepress.com)
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What we learned from the inquiry into foreign meddling in Canada's elections (www.ctvnews.ca)
Canada broke its treaty promise, but Blood Tribe is barred from suing, Supreme Court rules (www.cbc.ca)
Breaking Down the Housing Policy Blitz | #onpoli (youtu.be)
I wasn’t aware Steve Paikin and John McGrath had a podcast on Ontario politics. I like it!
New Brunswick rejects proposal for new regional police force to replace RCMP (www.winnipegfreepress.com)
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French PM in Quebec: News conference with premier at legislature (www.winnipegfreepress.com)
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AB drug treatment strategy ideologically driven (rabble.ca)
NDP backs Tory push for national carbon price ‘emergency meeting’ (www.nelsonstar.com)
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Municipal-federal deals to face provincial oversight under proposed Alberta law (www.cbc.ca)
Don't shut Line 5: Biden administration issues long-awaited position on Canada-U.S. pipeline (www.cbc.ca)
Alberta seeks intervener status in Sask. court case over controversial pronoun policy (www.cbc.ca)
Dental associations are 'negotiating' ahead of federal dental plan rollout: minister (www.winnipegfreepress.com)
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to testify at foreign interference inquiry (www.winnipegfreepress.com)
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