/R E P E A T -- MEDIA ADVISORY - Minister Vandal and Premier Simpson to deliver remarks, in Yellowknife, on how the defence policy update will impact the North and the Arctic/

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Emergency rooms refused to treat pregnant women, leaving one to miscarry in a lobby restroom
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In rare move, House admonishes private citizen for contempt in ArriveCan testimony
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The Canadian Press
Ontario legislature bans wearing of keffiyehs; Ford wants decision reversed
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OTTAWA — The Métis Nation — Saskatchewan is pulling its support for a federal bill that proposes to enshrine its self-government over concerns about the other two groups it recognizes. President Glen McCallum said the legislation is holding the group back, and its members made the decision to pull support after a meeting Wednesday. "As the Métis Government in Saskatchewan, it is our duty to put the needs of Métis in Saskatchewan first," he said in a release. "Bill C-53 does not need to be part o
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CBC
Man accused of assaulting conservation officer after elvers bust in downtown Dartmouth
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The Canadian Press
House leaders toil to advance Ukraine and Israel aid. But threats to oust speaker grow
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CNN
Some House Republicans need this reminder that Russia is not their friend
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Financial Post
Why big banks and pension giants are likely breathing easier after the Liberal budget
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The Canadian Press
Feds, consumer advocate square off in court over air passenger refunds
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The Canadian Press
Speaker of Ontario legislature stands by keffiyeh ban; Ford, opposition seek reversal
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The Canadian Press
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