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What a former child captive of Iraqi militants told Trudeau
A Yazidi boy who was held captive for three years by Iraqi militants got his wish to meet with Justin Trudeau, simply by showing up to the prime minister's town hall meeting in Winnipeg.
Nova Scotia mayor enters Tory leadership race after publicly coming out as gay
A prominent Nova Scotia mayor who came out as gay this week after someone allegedly threatened to out him has declared his intention to lead the provincial Tories.
Tory leader Scheer open to echoing Quebec's constitutional demands in 2019
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer said on Friday, February 2, 2018, he is open to echoing some of the Quebec government's constitutional demands in his party's 2019 election platform.
Alberta UCP accused of devouring 'its own children'
United Conservative Leader Jason Kenney says in a statement that Fildebrandt will not be allowed to return to caucus after demonstrating a "pattern of behaviour" that does not meet the party's standards.
Ex-NDP leader Tom Mulcair to teach at Université de Montreal post-politics
Former NDP leader Tom Mulcair will be joining the political science department at Université de Montreal later this year.
Immigrant couple donates $60M fortune as Arctic prize: 'It's really all we have'
A Canadian couple says their decision to donate $60 million — the bulk of their wealth — to a fund aimed at promoting Arctic innovation was inspired by a deep love for the Far North and the people who live there.
Senate votes to approve gender neutral wording for Canada's national anthem
The Senate has passed a bill to make the national anthem more gender neutral, fulfilling the dying wish of Liberal MP Mauril Belanger.
Quebec MP Maxime Bernier demands answers from Tories on Rick Dykstra affair
One of the most prominent members of the federal Conservative caucus is demanding answers from the party about the Rick Dykstra controversy.
Halifax begins to remove contentious statue of city's military founder
Work began Wednesday to remove a statue of Halifax's controversial military founder from a downtown park, less than a day after Halifax council decided it should be taken down at least temporarily.
Time for change on harassment, including on Parliament Hill: minister
The time has come to crack down on harassment in federal workplaces, including Parliament Hill, says Employment Minister Patty Hajdu.