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Minister vows transparency over $600M media fund, defends inclusion of Unifor

Scheer proposes cross-Canada 'energy corridor' to get pipelines built

The notion of a pan-Canadian corridor dedicated to rail, power lines and pipelines has been around for at least half a century but it looks like it's about to get a big publicity boost. Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer says he would to work towards establishing a cross-country “energy corridor.”
Vance 'truly sorry' for Afghanistan memorial decision

Canada’s defence chief has issued an apology, after a monument to soldiers killed in Afghanistan was dedicated without the families of the fallen present, and locked away inside the National Defence Headquarters.
Wilson-Raybould, Philpott to reveal their 'political futures' Monday

Two former ministers who were pushed out of the Liberal caucus after speaking out about the SNC-Lavalin affair are preparing to make announcements about their political futures.
New air passenger rights land mid-July, more follow at Christmas

Transport Minister Marc Garneau has announced details of the new air passenger bill of rights that updates laws around compensation and treatment, some of which take effect in July, with more to follow at Christmas.
Scheer says it would take Conservatives five years to balance budget

Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer says the economy has become such a mess under the Liberals that it would take a Conservative government five years to clean it up.
With a few weeks left in the session, here's what's left to pass

MPs return to Parliament Hill Monday, giving them four weeks until the House of Commons likely adjourns for the final time before the election campaign begins. Here's where all active outstanding pieces of government legislation stand.
PM met by praise and protests in Nova Scotia

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau received praise and drew protests Friday for his government's environmental policies as he met with one of the country's two remaining Liberal premiers.
Canada-China relations hit 'rock bottom' and at 'freezing point': Chinese envoy

China's ambassador to Canada says the bilateral relationship is now at 'rock bottom' compared to any time since diplomatic ties were first established decades ago.

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