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Can someone who's not an MP become prime minister?

A number of potential candidates to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau do not currently have a seat in the House of Commons — but that would not prevent them from being sworn in if they win the Liberal leadership race.
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Can someone who's not an MP become prime minister?

A number of potential candidates to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau do not currently have a seat in the House of Commons — but that would not prevent them from being sworn in if they win the Liberal leadership race.

'We need to be prepared' for tariffs, Alberta premier says after Trump meeting

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says while she doesn't want to assume anything after her meeting with U.S. president-elect Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago residence over the weekend, Canada needs «to be prepared» that threatened tariffs are on the w
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'We need to be prepared' for tariffs, Alberta premier says after Trump meeting

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says while she doesn't want to assume anything after her meeting with U.S. president-elect Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago residence over the weekend, Canada needs «to be prepared» that threatened tariffs are on the way.

'We have to be prepared' for tariffs, Alberta premier says after Trump meeting

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says while she doesn't want to assume anything after her meeting with U.S. president-elect Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago residence over the weekend, Canada needs «to be prepared» that threatened tariffs are on the w
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'We have to be prepared' for tariffs, Alberta premier says after Trump meeting

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says while she doesn't want to assume anything after her meeting with U.S. president-elect Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago residence over the weekend, Canada needs «to be prepared» that threatened tariffs are on the way.

Men face growing pressure to use steroids as studies show increase in male body dysmorphia

Parents and experts are sounding the alarm about unregulated anabolic steroid use happening as a result of the pressure young men face to reach a certain ideal body type. Studies also suggest a disorder called muscle dysmorphia is becoming increasingly common
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Men face growing pressure to use steroids as studies show increase in male body dysmorphia

Parents and experts are sounding the alarm about unregulated anabolic steroid use happening as a result of the pressure young men face to reach a certain ideal body type. Studies also suggest a disorder called muscle dysmorphia is becoming increasingly common.

Despite gains, women still do most of the housework. Will this gender gap ever narrow?

Like the laundry that never goes away, research on the gender gap has shown us the same pattern over and over: women still take on more of the domestic tasks than men. Now, new research out of the University of Alberta helps shed light on why closing the ga
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Despite gains, women still do most of the housework. Will this gender gap ever narrow?

Like the laundry that never goes away, research on the gender gap has shown us the same pattern over and over: women still take on more of the domestic tasks than men. Now, new research out of the University of Alberta helps shed light on why closing the gap is such a challenge.

From abstinence to 'grey-area drinking,' why alcohol habits aren't a black-and-white issue

According to Maureen Palmer, an author and journalist, a person's relationship with alcohol is far more nuanced than a simple question of whether they're an alcoholic or not.
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From abstinence to 'grey-area drinking,' why alcohol habits aren't a black-and-white issue

According to Maureen Palmer, an author and journalist, a person's relationship with alcohol is far more nuanced than a simple question of whether they're an alcoholic or not.

Trump says U.S. doesn't need Canadian cars, lumber or dairy. Consumers may not agree

Earlier this week, U.S. president-elect Donald Trump said his country 'doesn't need anything' from Canada, its largest trading partner. But trade figures and some analysts suggest otherwise.
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Trump says U.S. doesn't need Canadian cars, lumber or dairy. Consumers may not agree

Earlier this week, U.S. president-elect Donald Trump said his country 'doesn't need anything' from Canada, its largest trading partner. But trade figures and some analysts suggest otherwise.

Christy Clark says she would scrap the carbon tax — if she runs for, and wins, the Liberal leadership

Former B.C. premier Christy Clark says she would scrap the federal carbon tax if she becomes the next Liberal leader and prime minister — and is denying that she was ever a member of the Conservative Party.
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Christy Clark says she would scrap the carbon tax — if she runs for, and wins, the Liberal leadership

Former B.C. premier Christy Clark says she would scrap the federal carbon tax if she becomes the next Liberal leader and prime minister — and is denying that she was ever a member of the Conservative Party.

Canada imposes new sanctions as Venezuelan President Maduro sworn in despite global condemnation

Canada has imposed new sanctions against 14 Venezuelan officials as President Nicolás Maduro was sworn in Friday to serve a third six-year term, extending his increasingly repressive rule until 2031.
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Canada imposes new sanctions as Venezuelan President Maduro sworn in despite global condemnation

Canada has imposed new sanctions against 14 Venezuelan officials as President Nicolás Maduro was sworn in Friday to serve a third six-year term, extending his increasingly repressive rule until 2031.

Unemployment rate dipped slightly to 6.7% in December

The Canadian economy added 91,000 jobs in December, and the unemployment rate dipped to 6.7 per cent from the previous month's 6.8 per cent, Statistics Canada said on Friday.
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Unemployment rate dipped slightly to 6.7% in December

The Canadian economy added 91,000 jobs in December, and the unemployment rate dipped to 6.7 per cent from the previous month's 6.8 per cent, Statistics Canada said on Friday.

N.S. family must leave rental unit after Supreme Court rules landlord can move daughter in

A family of six in Dartmouth will have to find a new place to live after a court decision overturned a ruling that said they shouldn't be asked to vacate the duplex they're renting. The landlords are now free to take possession of the unit for their daughter.
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N.S. family must leave rental unit after Supreme Court rules landlord can move daughter in

A family of six in Dartmouth will have to find a new place to live after a court decision overturned a ruling that said they shouldn't be asked to vacate the duplex they're renting. The landlords are now free to take possession of the unit for their daughter.

Trudeau made last-ditch effort to buy time for his government: sources

After announcing his departure, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tried to reach an agreement with opposition leaders so that his government would survive a few more weeks in Parliament, Radio-Canada has learned. 
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Trudeau made last-ditch effort to buy time for his government: sources

After announcing his departure, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tried to reach an agreement with opposition leaders so that his government would survive a few more weeks in Parliament, Radio-Canada has learned. 

Norovirus cases are on the rise. Here's what you need to know about this nasty bug

A stomach illness outbreak at the University of Guelph is part of a trend that has experts noticing a rise in stomach bugs causing vomiting and diarrhea. 
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Norovirus cases are on the rise. Here's what you need to know about this nasty bug

A stomach illness outbreak at the University of Guelph is part of a trend that has experts noticing a rise in stomach bugs causing vomiting and diarrhea. 

A marathon on every continent: Windsor, Ont., man completes rare feat by racing in Antarctica

He started running in his early 40s and completed marathons on every continent of the world before his 50th birthday. Jasdeep Singh accomplished the feat in December in the freezing cold temperatures of Antarctica.
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A marathon on every continent: Windsor, Ont., man completes rare feat by racing in Antarctica

He started running in his early 40s and completed marathons on every continent of the world before his 50th birthday. Jasdeep Singh accomplished the feat in December in the freezing cold temperatures of Antarctica.

Federal Liberals to announce new leader on March 9

Liberals will choose their next leader — and Canada’s next prime minister — on March 9th, the party said in a media release on Thursday night.
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Federal Liberals to announce new leader on March 9

Liberals will choose their next leader — and Canada’s next prime minister — on March 9th, the party said in a media release on Thursday night.

Autism Speaks is leaving Canada. Is that a good thing?

Some Canadians are celebrating a major autism organization's decision to pull out of the country, highlighting a shift in the way people think about autism. But others say the group's positive contributions shouldn't be dismissed so quickly.
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Autism Speaks is leaving Canada. Is that a good thing?

Some Canadians are celebrating a major autism organization's decision to pull out of the country, highlighting a shift in the way people think about autism. But others say the group's positive contributions shouldn't be dismissed so quickly.

Crown seeks jail time for pair convicted of mischief at Coutts border blockade

Two men who became the faces of a protest at a key Alberta border crossing in 2022 need to do jail time to send a message that actions have consequences, a Crown prosecutor told court Thursday.
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Crown seeks jail time for pair convicted of mischief at Coutts border blockade

Two men who became the faces of a protest at a key Alberta border crossing in 2022 need to do jail time to send a message that actions have consequences, a Crown prosecutor told court Thursday.

N.L. politicians vote in favour of Churchill Falls plan after 4 days of debate

Four days of extraordinary debate in the Newfoundland and Labrador legislature concluded Thursday night with most politicians voting in favour of the Churchill Falls MOU, and supporting further negotiations with Hydro-Quebec.
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N.L. politicians vote in favour of Churchill Falls plan after 4 days of debate

Four days of extraordinary debate in the Newfoundland and Labrador legislature concluded Thursday night with most politicians voting in favour of the Churchill Falls MOU, and supporting further negotiations with Hydro-Quebec.

Liberal MP vying to be next prime minister dismisses importance of French language

Ottawa MP Chandra Arya — who announced on Thursday that he would be running to replace Justin Trudeau as the next Liberal leader and prime minister — says he doesn’t speak French and doesn’t believe it will matter to French-speaking Canadians.
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Liberal MP vying to be next prime minister dismisses importance of French language

Ottawa MP Chandra Arya — who announced on Thursday that he would be running to replace Justin Trudeau as the next Liberal leader and prime minister — says he doesn’t speak French and doesn’t believe it will matter to French-speaking Canadians.

Hockey Night in Canada scores an itiqtitsijut with broadcasts in Inuktitut

APTN will air three NHL games in Cree on Jan. 18, Feb. 8 and Feb 22 and three more NHL games in Inuktitut on March 8, March 22 and April 12.
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Hockey Night in Canada scores an itiqtitsijut with broadcasts in Inuktitut

APTN will air three NHL games in Cree on Jan. 18, Feb. 8 and Feb 22 and three more NHL games in Inuktitut on March 8, March 22 and April 12.

Heated words about sovereignty and U.S. trade? Sounds a lot like 1988

Donald Trump's repeated musings on seeing Canada become a part of the United States have not been warmly received in Ottawa. And he's highlighted a persistent concern raised by some on this side of the border — fears that Canada faces potential risks to n
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Heated words about sovereignty and U.S. trade? Sounds a lot like 1988

Donald Trump's repeated musings on seeing Canada become a part of the United States have not been warmly received in Ottawa. And he's highlighted a persistent concern raised by some on this side of the border — fears that Canada faces potential risks to national sovereignty by getting too close to its southern neighbour.

Hamilton police officer testifies at colleague's trial after he pleads not guilty to sexually assaulting her

The sexual assault trial of Const. Jeffrey Turnbull began this week in Hamilton with Turnbull pleading not guilty, and a fellow officer testifying about sexual comments, inappropriate messages and assault she says occurred in 2022.
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Hamilton police officer testifies at colleague's trial after he pleads not guilty to sexually assaulting her

The sexual assault trial of Const. Jeffrey Turnbull began this week in Hamilton with Turnbull pleading not guilty, and a fellow officer testifying about sexual comments, inappropriate messages and assault she says occurred in 2022.

B.C. Conservatives call for review of 2024 election, claiming 'irregularities' in voting

The B.C. Conservative Party is calling for an independent review of the 2024 election, after it says it found a number of «irregularities» in voting last fall. 
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B.C. Conservatives call for review of 2024 election, claiming 'irregularities' in voting

The B.C. Conservative Party is calling for an independent review of the 2024 election, after it says it found a number of «irregularities» in voting last fall. 

London, Ont., theatre cancels Little Shop of Horrors after Black artists push back over all-white cast

The Palace Theatre says it's cancelling its May production of the 1980s horror-comedy musical Little Shop of Horrors in London, Ont., after artists criticized its decision to proceed with the play without Black actors. The theatre's executive director say
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London, Ont., theatre cancels Little Shop of Horrors after Black artists push back over all-white cast

The Palace Theatre says it's cancelling its May production of the 1980s horror-comedy musical Little Shop of Horrors in London, Ont., after artists criticized its decision to proceed with the play without Black actors. The theatre's executive director says it cast white actors because no Black actors auditioned, and now says it will diversify search efforts in the future.

Elon Musk praises Poilievre, mocks Trudeau as he steps into Canadian politics

As a giant of industry and the world’s richest man, Elon Musk wields influence across the global economy. He’s leveraging that success to extend his influence into the democratic process in Canada and elsewhere.
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Elon Musk praises Poilievre, mocks Trudeau as he steps into Canadian politics

As a giant of industry and the world’s richest man, Elon Musk wields influence across the global economy. He’s leveraging that success to extend his influence into the democratic process in Canada and elsewhere.

Island family hit with $345,000 bill from P.E.I. government after oil spill

A P.E.I. family has been handed a $345,000 cleanup bill from the provincial government, more than a year after a full tank of home heating oil leaked into their clay basement and down into the soil on their property.
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Island family hit with $345,000 bill from P.E.I. government after oil spill

A P.E.I. family has been handed a $345,000 cleanup bill from the provincial government, more than a year after a full tank of home heating oil leaked into their clay basement and down into the soil on their property.