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Susan Riley: The cupboards may be bare, but political rhetoric is rich and frothy

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February 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM
David Crane: What price will Trump demand, and where will Carney draw the line?

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February 9, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Arctic security investments must also improve living conditions in the North, say territories

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February 9, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Calendar | Irish ambassador Concannon to speak at Edmonton Chamber of Commerce on Feb. 9

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February 9, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Heard on the Hill | Meet the nine inspiring Black Canadians who the government is showcasing in Black History Month

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February 9, 2026 at 12:15 PM
'Hang tight': why Quebec sovereignty and a promise of another referendum are making headlines again

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February 9, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Editorial | Keeping the North strong and free also means ensuring a better way of life for northerners

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February 9, 2026 at 11:45 AM
Parliament could pick up pace on trade and economic issues, but unclear about other bills on agenda, say political players

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February 9, 2026 at 11:30 AM
February 9, 2026 at 11:15 AM
With seven Upper Chamber vacancies, PCO won’t say how new Senators will be appointed as Senate advisory board loses more members

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February 9, 2026 at 11:01 AM
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February 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM
UNLOCKED | Rose LeMay: Wide-eyed patriotism is an Indigenous value

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February 9, 2026 at 10:45 AM
UNLOCKED | Matt Gurney: Eyre is right, our long-term security would be greatly enhanced by a credible, even small, Canadian nuclear force

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February 9, 2026 at 10:30 AM
UNLOCKED | Alberta Conservative MPs ‘walking a fine line’ on politically explosive referendum issue, and don’t want to give it more oxygen, say politicos

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February 9, 2026 at 10:15 AM
FRONT | Election buzz ramps up; Alberta Conservative MPs walk a fine line; Senate advisory board loses members with seven Upper Chamber vacancies; and more.

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February 9, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Canadians living in the U.S. accounted for about 51 per cent of all expat votes cast in the 2025 federal election, followed by the U.K. at 10.4 per cent, and France at 4.7 per cent.

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February 8, 2026 at 11:26 PM
Opinion: From promise to reality: scaling innovative housing in Canada

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From promise to reality: scaling innovative housing in Canada
Understanding that factory-built housing is not a panacea for all of Canada’s ongoing housing challenges, a cautious approach is necessary. The government should “look before it leaps,” grounding…
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February 8, 2026 at 9:01 PM
“I’m very surprised that Canada has friendship groups with non-democratic countries, but it doesn’t have one with the largest democracy … I think that’s something we need to rectify,” says India's envoy Dinesh Patnaik.

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Indian envoy calls on Canada to revive Canada-India Parliamentary Friendship Group ahead of Carney’s visit
Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Patnaik says he is ‘surprised’ that Canada has friendship groups with 'non-democratic countries,' but currently does not have one with the 'largest democracy.'
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February 8, 2026 at 7:31 PM
NDP MP Heather McPherson says the new four-day, in-office mandate being introduced for the core public service during widespread job cuts is 'a bad choice' by the Liberal government.

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New in-office mandate could send more public servants out the door, union says
NDP MP Heather McPherson says the new four-day, in-office mandate being introduced for the core public service during widespread job cuts is 'a bad choice' by the Liberal government.
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February 8, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Gwynne Dyer: The American president knows nothing about nuclear weapons, and doesn’t care.

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The last arms control treaty expires
The American president knows nothing about nuclear weapons, and doesn’t care. He is not a man who will put any effort into rebuilding a nuclear arms control agreement.
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February 8, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Opposition MPs press Liberals to intervene with Canadian companies business with ICE.

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February 8, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Opinion: Push-ups for prevention

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Push-ups for prevention
Canadians are getting a little sweaty this February to promote good mental health.
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February 8, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Sheila Copps: Conservative MP Jamil Jivani reached out to the Prime Minister’s Office, but said he was surprised when his invitation for the prime minister to join him in Washington, D.C., was declined.

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Jamil Jivani went to Washington
Conservative MP Jamil Jivani pleaded to Liberals for inter-party unity, but said the 'timing and spectacle of recent floor-crossings appears to many Canadians as an effort from you (PM) to demoralize…
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February 8, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Josie Sabatino: Love him or hate him, Poilievre has demonstrated his willingness to fight for the future of Canada.

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Poilievre earns the privilege of a second chapter
Love him or hate him, the Conservative leader has demonstrated his willingness to fight for the future of Canada.
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February 7, 2026 at 11:11 PM
Opinion: Fed’s plans for preventative health care task force fall short

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Fed's plans for preventative health care task force fall short
Canadians deserve the best science to guide their cancer care. Let’s hope the government gives us that.
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February 7, 2026 at 10:30 PM