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May says Greens will work with any party that has a serious plan for the climate

29 former MPs hoping to reclaim seats in federal election

Among those vying for seats in the federal election this fall are 29 candidates who have already held the job.
O'Regan to visit Attawapiskat at request of chief

The office of Indigenous Services Minister Seamus O'Regan says he will be visiting Attawapiskat First Nation at the request of the community's chief.
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Singh: 'Disappointing' to see Butts on Liberal campaign team

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says the inclusion of Gerald Butts in the Liberal re-election effort is another sign that the governing party puts its friends first.
Feds say officers' lawsuit against RCMP over bullying shouldn't proceed

The federal government is fighting a proposed class-action lawsuit against the RCMP over bullying and intimidation of members, saying the national police force already has a comprehensive policy on harassment and the Mounties have made strides toward modernization.
Indigenous nation in Washington State seeks meeting with feds on Trans Mountain

The Lummi Nation in northwest Washington state is requesting a meeting with Canadian officials regarding the environmental impacts of industrial projects on the Salish Sea off the coasts of Washington and British Columbia.
Third-party actions, deepfakes among top concerns for elections watchdog

The potential use of deepfake videos and third-parties' compliance with the new rules for this campaign are among the top concerns for Canada's Commissioner of Elections as the fall vote approaches.
Scheer says he will review 'ideologically driven' Food Guide if he becomes PM

Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer says the new version of Canada's Food Guide is 'not based on sound science,' will hurt the dairy industry, and would be reviewed if he becomes prime minister.
Canadians need to be patient, present, unconditional with reconciliation: Trudeau

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says non-Indigenous Canadians need to be patient and unconditional in their support of Indigenous communities on the road to reconciliation and allow them to make mistakes.

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