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CBC News - Politics

Updated - Canada's economy dropped 18,000 jobs in April as unemployment rose to 6-month high - April's loss means Canada has shed jobs in three of the fourth months so far this year, making for 112,000 jobs lost since January. The Statistics Canada data released on Friday indicates a continued weakness in the labour market, which has struggled in the ​face of U.S tariffs and trade uncertainty. Business - | 16 minutes ago

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Federal co-working sites may be 'reallocated' to meet 4-day office return - Canada - Ottawa - | May 5

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At Issue | Will a pipeline push soothe separatist sentiment?

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Carney's plan to fast-track major projects draws mixed reaction

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Jason Kenney demands answers after alleged data leak at separatist meeting

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Jason Kenney 'ticked off' and 'concerned' after private information leaked

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Poilievre says he won't be swayed by 'club of liberal elites'

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'It's working, that's good': national alert test interrupts Carney's meeting with Dutch princess

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Fact check: Are wages rising faster than inflation?

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Resource projects moving forward 'the right way,' Carney says

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OpenAI violated Canadian privacy laws, joint investigation says

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Canadian military deploying counter-drone defences domestically

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Carney poised to speed up approvals for energy projects, including pipelines: sources

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Airbus Canada secures landmark deal with AirAsia

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Privacy commissioners say OpenAI broke Canadian privacy laws in training ChatGPT

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Alberta NDP leader questions whether premier knew about voter data breach

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Honda reportedly canceling $15B electric vehicle plant in Ontario

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Liberals restore bill containing incoming GG's recommendation for Canada's military - On the same day the prime minister named Louise Arbour as Canada's next governor general, the Liberals voted to restore proposed legislation that includes Arbour's recommendation to strip the Canadian military of its power to investigate and prosecute sexual offences. Critics say the move ignores survivors, and could even represent a conflict of interest. Politics - | 6 hours ago

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'We are not at war, but we're not at peace either,' warns German cyber chief -- Germany's cyber warfare commander says allied nations face relentless digital attacks from Russia and other adversaries as rearmament accelerates across Europe and North America. Vice-Admiral Thomas Daum told CBC News that cyber intrusions increasingly target defence industries, supply chains and even ordinary citizens — with human error remaining the biggest vulnerability.

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Procurement delays putting Mounties at risk, says union -- More than a decade after the intended lifespan of their pistols lapsed, Mounties across Canada are getting a new sidearm — but their union says the significant delay shows why the RCMP's procurement process needs to be overhauled.

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Ottawa to expand defence buying powers when national, economic security at stake -- The Liberal government is preparing to give the new Defence Investment Agency broad authority to sidestep normal military procurement rules in cases tied to national and economic security. Proposed legislation would sharply expand exemptions for sole-source contracts while extending the agency's influence into industrial policy, innovation and defence infrastructure.

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Poilievre tells Conservatives he will stay on and 'keep fighting' after Carney secures majority

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Canada's government is looking at privatizing airports. What would that accomplish?

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Reforms should target disinformation that undermines voters' trust, says elections chief

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Carney government planning changes to speed approvals for pipelines, resource projects

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Apple argues Liberals' lawful access bill could put users' personal data at risk

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Privacy watchdog finds thousands of tax account breaches, urges stronger protections

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Former governors general claimed $554K from expense account last year

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The drone war comes home: Canada scrambles to shield military bases in legal grey zone

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Environmental law changes 'possible' to expedite resource projects: government House leader

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Louise Arbour to be installed Canada's next governor general June 8

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Canada to pick between Swedish and U.S. radar planes to protect its skies -- Daniel Leblanc

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Canadian flood risk portal doesn't work yet and doesn't consider climate change: report -- Emily Chung

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Security protocol adopted after Hydro One hired alleged ISIS recruiter 'unreasonable': labour decision -- Catharine Tunney

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Carney picks former Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour to be governor general -- John Paul Tasker

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Canada and Europe should get 'creative' in forging closer ties, EU ambassador says -- Mayson Maharaj

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Analysis - Louise Arbour will become governor general at a delicate moment - Aaron Wherry - News - Politics - | May 5

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Montreal-Ottawa high-speed rail line could cross 1,700 properties, Alto predicts - Mathieu Berger - News - Canada - Ottawa - | May 5

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Canada's incoming GG Louise Arbour brings rich palette of experience to Rideau Hall -- Peter Zimonjic

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