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A long wait ends: Trudeau to apologize to excluded residential school students
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be in Goose Bay today, Nov. 24, 2017, to apologize for abuse and cultural losses at residential schools in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Liberals push cities to rethink planning with launch of 'challenge' program
Cities looking for extra federal cash are being pushed to think outside the box and take some risks as part of a federal challenge that launches today, Nov. 23, 2017.
Liberals look to ease affordability concerns with release of housing strategy
The federal government will unveil its highly anticipated national housing strategy today, with the Liberals looking to ease the concerns of Canadians who fear being priced out of the market.
Calgary decides to stay in the game for possible 2026 Olympic Games bid
Calgary is continuing down the road of bidding for the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games, at least until the next off-ramp.
Quebec finance minister set to announce personal income tax cuts today, Nov. 21, 2017
Quebec's finance minister is expected to announce personal income tax cuts today, Nov. 21, 2017, as well as changes to the province's welfare system.
McKenna, Mulroney to mark 30-year anniversary of Montreal Protocol
Environment Minister Catherine McKenna and former prime minister Brian Mulroney will be in Montreal today, Nov. 20, 2017, to mark the 30th anniversary of a landmark treaty to protect the earth's ozone layer.
Tap young talent on looming security issues, Google executive urges
In a wide-ranging panel discussion, Google executive chairman Eric Schmidt said there are a number of technological issues on the horizon when it comes to security, from the development of quantum computing to the rise of technology that doesn't require human control.
Quebec judge hears first arguments against province's face-veil law
A Quebec Superior Court justice promised on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, to deliver a ruling as soon as possible regarding a request for a temporary suspension of Quebec's controversial face-covering law.
U.S. nuclear commander says he would resist 'illegal' order from Trump
The top commander of U.S. nuclear forces says he would push back if President Donald Trump asked him to carry out an order he deemed "illegal."
Saskatchewan premier stands by education minister; says she apologized
Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall is standing by his education minister after she questioned how Indigenous treaty education is taught in schools.