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Toronto Labour Day parade highlights how Gen Z is revitalizing the workers' movement

Toronto Labour Day parade highlights how Gen Z is revitalizing the workers' movement

TORONTO — Union leaders praised the newest generation of Canadians to enter the workforce on Labour Day Monday, saying the youthful cohort's priorities — combined with changing standards ushered in by the COVID-19 pandemic — are doing much to revital
Iqaluit water issues a matter of Arctic security, Nunavut MP Lori Idlout says

Iqaluit water issues a matter of Arctic security, Nunavut MP Lori Idlout says

IQALUIT, Nunavut — Nunavut's capital was able to avert a water-shortage crisis last week, but the member of Parliament for the territory says infrastructure in the North is an issue of Arctic security.
Health-care labour shortage a long time coming, requires shift to team-based care

Health-care labour shortage a long time coming, requires shift to team-based care

OTTAWA — Nearly two and a half years since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the staffing conundrum initially driven by high infection rates has evolved into an acute labour challenge.
Pierre Poilievre: Quick facts about the Conservative leadership candidate

Pierre Poilievre: Quick facts about the Conservative leadership candidate

OTTAWA — One could say Pierre Poilievre has grown up on Parliament Hill. Elected as a member of Parliament at just 25, he quickly earned a reputation for being a political pit bull with his ideologically-driven, combative performances in debates.
What Pierre Poilievre's polarizing past on Parliament Hill says about his present

What Pierre Poilievre's polarizing past on Parliament Hill says about his present

OTTAWA — Pierre Poilievre's first words in the House of Commons were a sure sign of things to come. It was October 2004, and though at 25 years old he was one of the youngest faces in the room, he had beenpreparing for this moment.
Fossil found on P.E.I. older than first dinosaur to have walked the Earth

Fossil found on P.E.I. older than first dinosaur to have walked the Earth

Lisa Cormier was walking her dog down a familiar path on the beach at Cape Egmont, P.E.I., last month looking for sea glass when she spotted what looked like intertwined branches.
RCMP searching for suspects after 10 dead, 15 injured in Saskatchewan stabbings

RCMP searching for suspects after 10 dead, 15 injured in Saskatchewan stabbings

JAMES CREE FIRST NATION — A stabbing rampage on a Saskatchewan First Nation and in a nearby village left 10 people dead and 15 others injured, provincial RCMP said Sunday as officers continued to search for two suspects.
Quebec's party leaders to spread out around the province on Labour Day

Quebec's party leaders to spread out around the province on Labour Day

MONTREAL — Quebec's main party leaders are spreading out around the province on Labour Day, after a Sunday spent campaigning in the Greater Montreal Area.
Timeline of the police response to stabbings in Saskatchewan that killed at least 10

Timeline of the police response to stabbings in Saskatchewan that killed at least 10

On Sept. 4, two suspects allegedly went on a rampage across part of Saskatchewan. Police say 10 people died and 15 others were injured over the 13 locations where the attacks took place. Here's a timeline of the police response.
Quebec Liberals release costed platform promising $41 billion in spending

Quebec Liberals release costed platform promising $41 billion in spending

MONTREAL — The Quebec Liberal Party on Sunday became the first political party of the current campaign to release a costed breakdown of its election promises, which includes $41 billion in spending over five years.