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Flight 752: Canadians don’t believe full and accurate accounting of aviation tragedy will ever be revealed
Ukraine Airlines plane was shot down on takeoff January 8 killing 176, including 57 Canadians January 17, 2020 – In the wake of the devastating Ukraine International Airlines plane crash in Tehran that killed 176 people, including 57 Canadians, the
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As unfavourable views of China rise, Canadians are split over wisdom of Meng arrest
Preference for trade with China has dropped by nearly half since 2015 December 11, 2019 – News that China is now moving to prosecute two Canadian citizens who have been imprisoned without charge for a year represents the latest development
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On CPC leadership, both non-Conservatives and party faithful say Rona Ambrose has the right stuff
Seven-in-ten say party needs to move toward the political centre on social issues Dec 17, 2019 – Andrew Scheer’s resignation as Conservative leader earlier this month may have closed the book on what – compared to expectations – was a
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Electoral reform revival? Support for changing voting systems skyrockets post election
After popular vote win, CPC supporters now outpace Liberals in support for proportional representation November 21, 2019 – The wake of the 43rd Canadian federal election campaign appears to have churned up support for a certain policy change long thought
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As Trudeau government faces competing regional and partisan priorities, Canadians weigh in on where to begin
Majorities in every region other than Quebec say Alberta’s natural resource sector needs more help November 19, 2019 – The resumption of parliament on December 5th represents a chance at a fresh start for the Trudeau government, but will his
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Premiers’ Performance: Legault gets full stocking this Christmas, McNeil, a lump of political coal
Conservative premiers slip in approval after federal election December 12, 2019 – Canada’s premiers have been passing through Ottawa over the last few weeks to meet with the Prime Minister and share their Christmas wish-lists. While some meetings, like those
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