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‘Essential’ Hill workers told to bring ID, permission slip in wake of Quebec border crackdown

Quebec authorities have assured the feds that public servants will be able to ‘move freely,’ so they can perform critical federal services, but one law professor says the move could be unconstitutional.

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April 3, 2020

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‘Essential’ Hill workers told to bring ID, permission slip in wake of Quebec border crackdown

Quebec authorities have assured the feds that public servants will be able to ‘move freely,’ so they can perform critical federal services, but one law professor says the move could be unconstitutional.

‘Early days’ to grade Carney’s climate policies, say advocates who point to ‘welcome’ campaign pledges

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Finance Canada to boost spending 10 per cent by 2027 as debt costs, transfers rise

Spy agency threat assessment singles out China for ‘aggressive cyber program’

PSPC’s three-year $17.5-billion spending plan lacks clear roadmap to future goals, say insiders

PSPC’s three-year $17.5-billion spending plan lacks clear roadmap to future goals, say insiders

PCO forecasts $64-million cut, dropping 64 staff over next three years

Queer Senators now outnumber MPs on Pride Caucus, as group looks to include allies

Federal fish science analyses continue to muddy the waters in salmon farm fight

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‘Essential’ Hill workers told to bring ID, permission slip in wake of Quebec border crackdown

Quebec authorities have assured the feds that public servants will be able to ‘move freely,’ so they can perform critical federal services, but one law professor says the move could be unconstitutional.

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