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- This is exactly what the hard-pressed CAF did not need at this juncture—another bad news story to throw on the pile.
- This is exactly what the hard-pressed CAF did not need at this juncture—another bad news story to throw on the pile.
- This is exactly what the hard-pressed CAF did not need at this juncture—another bad news story to throw on the pile.
- The deaths of 47 people who died in the 2013 tragedy were collateral damage from the culmination of policy decisions stretching back more than
- The deaths of 47 people who died in the 2013 tragedy were collateral damage from the culmination of policy decisions stretching back more than
- The deaths of 47 people who died in the 2013 tragedy were collateral damage from the culmination of policy decisions stretching back more than
- In a country of many competing interests and multiple governments, getting them all to co-ordinate their activities to achieve the ambitious goals outlined at

- In a country of many competing interests and multiple governments, getting them all to co-ordinate their activities to achieve the ambitious goals outlined at
- In a country of many competing interests and multiple governments, getting them all to co-ordinate their activities to achieve the ambitious goals outlined at

- Dr. Theresa Tam has left the job of chief public health officer after eight years. Her successor will have to contend with a change
- Dr. Theresa Tam has left the job of chief public health officer after eight years. Her successor will have to contend with a change
- Dr. Theresa Tam has left the job of chief public health officer after eight years. Her successor will have to contend with a change
- Under Canada’s current system, provincial and territorial governments have jurisdiction over emergency responses, but as out-of-control wildfires continue to burn, some are pushing again
- Under Canada’s current system, provincial and territorial governments have jurisdiction over emergency responses, but as out-of-control wildfires continue to burn, some are pushing again
- Under Canada’s current system, provincial and territorial governments have jurisdiction over emergency responses, but as out-of-control wildfires continue to burn, some are pushing again
- More than 17 million hectares of forest have burned in Canada over this year's fire season as the climate debate in Parliament focuses on
- More than 17 million hectares of forest have burned in Canada over this year's fire season as the climate debate in Parliament focuses on
- More than 17 million hectares of forest have burned in Canada over this year's fire season as the climate debate in Parliament focuses on
- By doing nothing to combat the rise of cheap, illegal cigarettes, governments are handing criminals a highly profitable, low-risk business opportunity.
- By doing nothing to combat the rise of cheap, illegal cigarettes, governments are handing criminals a highly profitable, low-risk business opportunity.
- By doing nothing to combat the rise of cheap, illegal cigarettes, governments are handing criminals a highly profitable, low-risk business opportunity.
- ‘How we're going to get answers may be cooled down, but the subject matter itself is still very much a live wire,’ says former
- ‘How we're going to get answers may be cooled down, but the subject matter itself is still very much a live wire,’ says former
- ‘How we're going to get answers may be cooled down, but the subject matter itself is still very much a live wire,’ says former
- The Canadian government has long held that its ability to provide consular assistance in the Syrian detention camps are 'extremely limited' due to the
- The Canadian government has long held that its ability to provide consular assistance in the Syrian detention camps are 'extremely limited' due to the
- The Canadian government has long held that its ability to provide consular assistance in the Syrian detention camps are 'extremely limited' due to the
- Bill C-21, the Liberal government's firearms legislation, will be up for consideration by the Senate’s Defence Committee this fall.
- Bill C-21, the Liberal government's firearms legislation, will be up for consideration by the Senate’s Defence Committee this fall.
- Bill C-21, the Liberal government's firearms legislation, will be up for consideration by the Senate’s Defence Committee this fall.
- Wildland fire management is a patchwork of federal, provincial, and territorial responsibilities, and too often, federal support only arrives once the wildfires have overwhelmed
- Wildland fire management is a patchwork of federal, provincial, and territorial responsibilities, and too often, federal support only arrives once the wildfires have overwhelmed
- Wildland fire management is a patchwork of federal, provincial, and territorial responsibilities, and too often, federal support only arrives once the wildfires have overwhelmed
- NDP MP Blake Desjarlais says a truly proactive plan would involve both curtailing climate change and creating a force that can also monitor for
- NDP MP Blake Desjarlais says a truly proactive plan would involve both curtailing climate change and creating a force that can also monitor for
- NDP MP Blake Desjarlais says a truly proactive plan would involve both curtailing climate change and creating a force that can also monitor for
- Legislation related to firearms and cyber security are on the fall agenda.
- Legislation related to firearms and cyber security are on the fall agenda.
- Legislation related to firearms and cyber security are on the fall agenda.
- Firefighting and insurance groups say Harjit Sajjan's defence, international development, and Pacific agency experience will help him in emergency preparedness role.
- Firefighting and insurance groups say Harjit Sajjan's defence, international development, and Pacific agency experience will help him in emergency preparedness role.
- Firefighting and insurance groups say Harjit Sajjan's defence, international development, and Pacific agency experience will help him in emergency preparedness role.
- Justice Minister David Lametti 'has been clear that Bill C-48 is only one part of a larger picture when it comes to reforming the
- Justice Minister David Lametti 'has been clear that Bill C-48 is only one part of a larger picture when it comes to reforming the
- Justice Minister David Lametti 'has been clear that Bill C-48 is only one part of a larger picture when it comes to reforming the
- For a government agency to claim that they cannot disclose information for privacy reasons is not an excuse that is either acceptable or defensible

- For a government agency to claim that they cannot disclose information for privacy reasons is not an excuse that is either acceptable or defensible
- For a government agency to claim that they cannot disclose information for privacy reasons is not an excuse that is either acceptable or defensible

- In the absence of a plan, there are concerning problems that urgently need to be addressed if this government is serious about tackling recidivism
- In the absence of a plan, there are concerning problems that urgently need to be addressed if this government is serious about tackling recidivism
- In the absence of a plan, there are concerning problems that urgently need to be addressed if this government is serious about tackling recidivism