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Trudeau ignores Tory complaints, launches search for next Supreme Court justice

Ontario's challenge of carbon-pricing law wraps up; judges reserve decision

Ontario's constitutional challenge to Ottawa's imposition of a carbon charge was left in the hands of five Appeal Court justices on Thursday after the hearing wrapped up with each side pressing the court to find in its favour.
Parliament Hill 4-20 organizers predict record crowd after legalization

Thousands of pro-pot protesters are expected on Parliament Hill this weekend for the first 4-20 weed day demonstration since Canada legalized recreational marijuana last fall.
McKenna says Tory MPs not telling constituents about carbon tax rebate

Environment Minister Catherine McKenna is berating Conservative MPs for sending information to constituents on how to file income taxes without mentioning the carbon tax rebates to which they may be entitled.
Top 1 per cent paid slightly more in taxes after Liberal changes, figures show

The country's top one per cent of earners paid a slightly bigger share of federal income taxes after a policy shift from the Trudeau Liberals designed to make the rich contribute more, according to new federal data.
Michael Wernick, clerk of the Privy Council, bids farewell to public service

Michael Wernick, the clerk of the Privy Council, is bidding farewell to the more than 200,000 workers in the federal public service.
Federal government extends Trans Mountain deadline to June 18

The federal government is putting off plans to pass judgment on the reconsidered Trans Mountain pipeline expansion proposal for nearly a month in order to finish its consultations with Indigenous groups, says Natural Resources Minister Amarjeet Sohi.
What Jason Kenney's UCP victory in Alberta could mean for the rest of Canada

After a bitter four-week campaign, Jason Kenney’s United Conservative Party has unseated Rachel Notley and the NDP in Alberta’s provincial election. Here’s what it could mean for the rest of Canada.
After Kenney's big win, Trudeau emphasizes climate change fight, diversity as 'strength'

The morning after former federal Conservative minister Jason Kenney led his UCP party to a majority election victory in Alberta, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau focused his message on the fight against climate change and the value of diversity.

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