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The women challenged the fact that they were denied employment insurance (EI) benefits when they lost their jobs shortly before, during or after maternity leave.
Canada hosts U.S., Chinese military leaders at Indo-Pacific defence forum
Annual gathering of Indo-Pacific military leaders comes at a tense time in Canada-U.S. political relations, and while Ottawa seeks to improve relationship with Beijing.
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Canada is an ‘indispensable’ ally despite political tensions: U.S. admiral
The commander of U.S. Pacific Command tells reporters military-to-military relations need to stay above the political fray, as relations between Canada and the U.S. remain tense.
Voting begins for byelections as Trump trade war looms over Canadians
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The vote is taking place in three ridings across the country, one in B.C., another in Ontario and a third in Quebec following the resignations of their MPs.
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Five former B.C. Conservative MLAs form new provincial party
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Byelection wins a ‘clear message’ of support for trade stance, Carney says
Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberals sweep three byelections to strengthen majority mandate amid trade war with Donald Trump’s administration.
Steven Guilbeault steps down as MP for Laurier–Sainte-Marie
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