Ottawa was right to expand citizenship by descent, sources say. But it should have required a substantial connection to Canada
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America at 250: In conversation with Ambassador Pete Hoekstra
Despite a difficult year in bilateral relations, the U.S. ambassador says Canadian partnership still has ‘unlimited potential’
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Op-Ed: At $6.71 a day, the Canada Disability Benefit falls short
The Canada Disability Benefit was meant to reduce poverty. Instead, its forces many people with disabilities to make harmful tradeoffs
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Ottawa’s legislative blitz in final weeks draws criticism
Critics say the Liberals are using their newfound majority to limit debate and shift committee meetings behind closed doors
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Carney government overhauls pesticide laws with little scrutinyÂ
A new law enables cabinet to override regulators’ decisions about pesticides. Many scientists are concerned
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Carney absent from 74 per cent of question periods
The PM’s attendance record has drawn criticism from the opposition and experts. But some say his record reflects his priorities
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‘Starvation diet’: The United Nations’ race to bankruptcy
The UN is facing a major cash crunch. Experts say the storied institution is unlikely to disappear, but is at risk of being hollowed out
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U.S. refuses to extend CUSMA in current form
The United States will not renew the North American trade pact with Canada and Mexico in its current state, the U.S. trade envoy has said
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Should Canada re-open an embassy in Iran?
The prime minister said Canada should open its Iran embassy — a position at odds with Global Affairs Canada and critics’ concerns
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Ottawa to match individual donations to Venezuela crisis
Canadian government to match donations for Venezuelan earthquake victims made to Humanitarian Coalition and Red Cross