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'Can't serve two masters': Parti Québécois leader refuses to swear oath to King

'Can't serve two masters': Parti Québécois leader refuses to swear oath to King

MONTREAL — Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon said Tuesday he didn't want to swear an oath to King Charles III, but the newly elected member wouldn't say what he would do if his formal request to the legislature is rejected.
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Several federal cabinet members expected to testify at 'Freedom Convoy' hearings

Several federal cabinet members expected to testify at 'Freedom Convoy' hearings

OTTAWA — Eight federal cabinet members, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, are among those slated to testify at the public inquiry into the government's unprecedented use of the Emergencies Act.
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Trudeau condemns Russia, U.K. killer of Canadian sentenced : In The News for Oct. 11

Trudeau condemns Russia, U.K. killer of Canadian sentenced : In The News for Oct. 11

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Oct. 11 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
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An election, then a trial, poses unusual test for Surrey's Mayor McCallum

An election, then a trial, poses unusual test for Surrey's Mayor McCallum

SURREY, B.C. — Incumbent Mayor Doug McCallum of Surrey, B.C., is facing consecutive challenges — one at the ballot box and the other in a courtroom.
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'Some heroes wear moccasins:' Saskatchewan stabbing victims died helping others

'Some heroes wear moccasins:' Saskatchewan stabbing victims died helping others

REGINA — Some of the people who died in the stabbing massacre on James Smith Cree Nation last month were killed because they were trying to help others, RCMP say.
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Trudeau condemns deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv, Ukrainian cities

Trudeau condemns deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv, Ukrainian cities

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau condemned Russia's latest attacks on Ukraine as the country unleashed a lethal barrage of strikes against multiple Ukrainian cities on Monday, including downtown Kyiv where at least six people were killed.
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U.K. man sentenced to life in prison for murder of Canadian teenager

U.K. man sentenced to life in prison for murder of Canadian teenager

A British man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a Canadian teenager who moved to England last year after meeting him online.
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As provinces hand out cash, advocates say inflation help should be more targeted

As provinces hand out cash, advocates say inflation help should be more targeted

MONTREAL — As provincial governments hand out one-time cash payments to help residents cope with inflation, anti-poverty advocates say the efforts are a missed opportunity to help those most in need.
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Sovereignty Act rollback: Incoming Alberta premier would follow rule of law on bill

Sovereignty Act rollback: Incoming Alberta premier would follow rule of law on bill

EDMONTON — The top adviser to incoming Alberta premier Danielle Smith says her proposed sovereignty act would respect Supreme Court decisions – a reversal of her core policy promise on how she would challenge Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s governmen
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Diagolon founder denied release after bail hearing concludes in Saskatoon

Diagolon founder denied release after bail hearing concludes in Saskatoon

SASKATOON — The founder of the online group "Diagolon" remains in custody after being denied release following a bail hearing in Saskatchewan. Jeremy MacKenzie was arrested on September 29 in Cole Harbour, N.S.
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