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During a tense summer in politics, RCMP union calls for Mounties to police Parliament Hill again

More than halfway through a year that’s seen an attempt on the life of a United States presidential candidate and some alarming…

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When every part of Parliament is weaponized, blow-ups are inevitable

There is cross-partisan agreement on at least one thing in Ottawa: last week’s meeting of the House of Commons committee…

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Canada

Supreme Court confirms state is liable when Parliament enacts unconstitutional laws

The Supreme Court of Canada has confirmed the federal government does not have absolute immunity from liability when Parliament enacts laws…

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Canada

Skyhawks team member seriously injured in Canada Day performance on Parliament Hill

During a Canada Day performance, a member of the Canadian Armed Forces Parachute Team, the Skyhawks, was seriously injured, according…

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Canada

These interns want you to know there’s a lot more to Parliament than yelling

Young Canadians who participate in a coveted internship program on Parliament Hill say federal politics isn’t anything like the version…

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Parliament Hill washrooms to be gender-neutral after renovation

The federal government has decided to scrap all gendered washrooms as part of its current rehabilitation work on Parliament Hill. Approximately…

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Can a Senate bill to regulate sports betting ads reach the finish line in this Parliament?

A senator’s push to curtail the unchecked promotion of sports betting is working its way through the legislative process, with…

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Canada

NDP MP rarely on Parliament Hill billed taxpayers for travel with family over Christmas

An NDP MP who frequently joins parliamentary proceedings remotely from her riding billed the House of Commons for a trip…

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Canada

A ‘cloud of suspicion’ hangs over Parliament — and no one knows what to do about it

There is a “cloud of suspicion” hanging over the House of Commons, Conservative MP Gerard Deltell said on Monday. On…

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Politics

A foreign interference report lobbed bombshells at Parliament. Now what?

If nothing else, this week’s report from the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians offers an firm response to…

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