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Political Hack: How Conservatives might win by breaking up with Quebec
This is a special exceptional free look at our VIP-exclusive Political Hack newsletter, so all our readers can see what they’ve been missing. A premium subscription to Political Hack not only entitles you to our twice-weekly insider newsletter, where politics bureau chief Stuart Thomson and political analyst Tasha Kheiriddin get at what’s really going on…
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More than 67,500 Ontario kids waiting for core autism funding as demand grows
Despite increases to provincial funding in recent years, the percentage of children with autism registered with the Ontario Autism Program and receiving funding had yet to crack 25 per cent as of early this year — as demand for the funding continues to grow.
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A major immigration reform bill is now law in Canada. Some worry it rolls back refugee rights
After a week that saw a scathing auditor general’s report find the federal Immigration Department has failed to act on fraud in its international student program, a major bill reforming immigration powers is now law in Canada.
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WestJet told passengers flights were cancelled for safety. Records suggest otherwise
Two WestJet passengers were denied compensation after being told their flights were cancelled for safety reasons. But flight records suggest the airline shuffled planes and avoided paying.
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Gordie Howe Bridge lights to shimmer and form ‘erratic’ patterns as bridge authority tests controls
People might notice the esthetic lights on the Gordie Howe International Bridge shimmering and moving unusually over the coming days.
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Are Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre burgeoning bros or frenemies?
OTTAWA — Speaking at the National Prayer Breakfast in Ottawa last week, Prime Minister Mark Carney ended his remarks by making a tongue-in-cheek comment to Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, who was sitting at the head table with him. “I know there are some stoics in the room,” said Carney, glancing at Poilievre. “So, I will…
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How some Quebec companies are making the leap towards digital sovereignty
More and more Quebec companies want to offer alternatives to U.S. tech giants. With increasing geopolitical tensions, some believe the time is right for Quebecers to give digital sovereignty a chance.
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Mogul skiing star Mikaël Kingsbury closes out career with final victory on home turf
Mikaël Kingsbury’s last run in competition took place on his home mountain of Saint-Sauveur, Que. The moguls star might be retiring from the sport but for some he is a living legend who has inspired a new generation of freestyle skiers.
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P.E.I. cabinet minister’s removal tied to allegations around $100K donation made by private developer
Premier Rob Lantz removed a senior member of his inner circle over a legal opinion detailing how a $100,000 donation from a private developer was allegedly made to a group in his district.
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McCain Foods heir sue to force sale of shares potentially worth $1B
An heir to the McCain Foods fortune is turning to the courts to force the family business to buy her out at fair market value, after alleging the company’s board sabotaged an attempt to sell her shares to an outside investor. Eleanor McCain, the daughter of the late Wallace McCain – one of the two…