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Blair defends RCMP Commissioner Lucki, says she has ‘deep,’ ‘profound’ understanding of systemic racism

The public safety minister says he's working with the RCMP, the civilian oversight body, and departmental officials to develop firm legislative guidelines for resolving civilian complaints against the RCMP in a timely manner.

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June 25, 2020

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Blair defends RCMP Commissioner Lucki, says she has ‘deep,’ ‘profound’ understanding of systemic racism

The public safety minister says he's working with the RCMP, the civilian oversight body, and departmental officials to develop firm legislative guidelines for resolving civilian complaints against the RCMP in a timely manner.

Managing the Trump-tariff file a major challenge for Carney government, polls show

Next NDP leader faces ‘thankless task’ of rebuilding ‘in the trenches,’ says former MP as race launches with few candidates

First Nations chiefs criticize feds for failing to consult on Indigenous body tied to Major Projects Office

Indigenous procurement: feds urged to work more with communities to verify businesses after ‘historic’ recognition of Métis suppliers

Escalation of political violence is keeping good people out of politics, says former Liberal MP after Charlie Kirk shot dead in Utah

Post-pandemic uptick in public servant sick days making the case for remote work, say unions

Post-pandemic uptick in public servant sick days making the case for remote work, say unions

Define ‘Canadian’: questions loom over Carney’s ‘protectionist’ procurement policy push

G7 foreign ministers returning in the fall with eyes towards Ukraine

Carney cabinet shuffle speculation grows alongside backbench ‘grumbles’ as Grits gather in Edmonton

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Hodgson talks clean energy in Winnipeg

A weakened NDP spells trouble for progressive priorities in Parliament

Indigenous consent isn’t a veto: it’s how durable, co-governed projects get built

Government procurement should reflect Canada’s real wealth: its SMEs

Is Finland a model for Canada to counter disinformation?

Will Inuit voices be heard when it comes to nation-building projects?

Will Inuit voices be heard when it comes to nation-building projects?

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Blair defends RCMP Commissioner Lucki, says she has ‘deep,’ ‘profound’ understanding of systemic racism

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