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Trudeau says it’s ‘dangerous to speculate’ on cause behind fatal plane crash in Iran

While the cause of flight PS752 crashing remains unknown, Iranian officials had initially cited the possibility of a mechanical failure, but later retreated without offering an explanation.

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Trudeau says it’s ‘dangerous to speculate’ on cause behind fatal plane crash in Iran

While the cause of flight PS752 crashing remains unknown, Iranian officials had initially cited the possibility of a mechanical failure, but later retreated without offering an explanation.

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‘A critical mistake’: former Grit ministers call out what they say is Carney’s capitulation to Trump

Time for feds to clarify plan for military wage boost, say observers

Pancake flops and a looming by-election: MPs dress the part at Stampede for ‘lobbying highlight of BBQ season’

‘We can no longer sustain Band-Aid solutions’: watchdog calls for urgent changes to federal procurement

House committee summons ministers, CEOs to testify on $1-billion loan for Chinese-made ships

House committee summons ministers, CEOs to testify on $1-billion loan for Chinese-made ships

Q&A | Trade talks with a ‘revisionist power’ where leverage is everything

Chants of ‘shame’ erupt at Conservative AGM in GTA after organizer ‘unfairly’ disqualifies a slate of 30 candidates

Federal major projects office ‘should not take the place of proper consultation with First Nations,’ says AFN national chief

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This moment in our history calls all Canadians: reflections from a first-time Senator

Amid Trump’s trade turbulence, Canadians deserve more transparency

Assembly of First Nations hosts virtual forum to discuss the One Canadian Economy Act on July 10

Full ambassadors to Laos and Cambodia among 24 diplomatic appointments

Hodgson to P.E.I. to talk resource strategy

Action must follow Canada’s tone shift on Gaza

Action must follow Canada’s tone shift on Gaza

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Trudeau says it’s ‘dangerous to speculate’ on cause behind fatal plane crash in Iran

While the cause of flight PS752 crashing remains unknown, Iranian officials had initially cited the possibility of a mechanical failure, but later retreated without offering an explanation.

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