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PoliticsFederal Court rejects Ottawa's bid to dismiss climate case
The Federal Court has rejected the government's attempt to dismiss a lawsuit that accuses it of intending to miss its 2030 greenhouse gas emission target. A judge found the government failed to meet the high bar required to strike the case from the court's docket.
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Politics · United StatesGovernment to introduce bill aimed at economic resilience
The Canadian government plans to introduce a bill to strengthen the economy. While the government states the aim is to reduce intervention in collective bargaining, critics and labour leaders express concern that it may weaken workers' rights and bargaining power.
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PoliticsPrime Minister Carney welcomes investors to Toronto for summit
Prime Minister Mark Carney is hosting an investment summit in Toronto, welcoming global investors. The event is scheduled to last for two days. The news roundup also mentioned an Alberta police shooting and age verification.
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ClimateEnvironmental groups warn of whale threat from new project review bill
Environmental Defence has launched an advertising campaign highlighting risks to Southern Resident Orcas from a proposed bill that would expedite major project reviews. Environmental groups are calling on the federal government to amend the legislation before it is introduced this autumn.
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PoliticsLiberals win three federal byelections, solidify majority government
The Liberal Party won all three federal byelections held on September 1, 2026, increasing its seat total to 173 and securing its majority government. The wins came amid an escalating trade war with the United States.
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PoliticsQuébec solidaire candidates report surge in online hate ahead of provincial election
Québec solidaire and Parti Québécois candidates in Quebec’s upcoming provincial election report a sharp rise in online hate, including threats and slurs. Party leaders describe the volume as “alarming” and say it deters marginalised people from running for office. No right-rated outlet covered the story.
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PoliticsFord urges Carney to extend fuel tax suspension beyond Labour Day
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has asked Prime Minister Mark Carney to extend the federal fuel excise tax suspension, set to expire after Labour Day, until at least January 2027. The tax break saves 10 cents per litre on gasoline and four cents on diesel. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre also opposes reinstating the tax.
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