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Don't call it insurance: What dentists want you to know about the federal dental plan

Don't call it insurance: What dentists want you to know about the federal dental plan

OTTAWA — The federal government's newly unveiled vision of what it bills as a comprehensive suite of dental benefits looks a lot like typical insurance coverage, right down to the ID card patients would hand over at the dentist's office.
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Ottawa to launch pre-approved home design catalogue, bring back post-war effort

Ottawa to launch pre-approved home design catalogue, bring back post-war effort

OTTAWA — The federal government intends to resurrect a post-war effort to ramp up housing construction across Canada — but with a 21st-century twist.
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Greg Fergus will need to pay fine, apologize to stay on as House Speaker: NDP

Greg Fergus will need to pay fine, apologize to stay on as House Speaker: NDP

OTTAWA — The federal New Democrats say they won't be calling for House Speaker Greg Fergus to resign over a video that was shown at a partisan event, but they want to see him face "tough disciplinary measures.
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Minister mum on confidence in CBC head, says work to find successor begins next year

Minister mum on confidence in CBC head, says work to find successor begins next year

OTTAWA — The federal government will begin early in the new year the search for a new head of CBC/Radio-Canada, Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge said Tuesday as she faced questions about her confidence in its current leader.
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This story by The Canadian Press is no longer available

VANCOUVER — This story is no longer available. The Canadian Press
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It's the economy, stupid: How high inflation and interest rates tanked the Liberals

It's the economy, stupid: How high inflation and interest rates tanked the Liberals

As the governing Liberals continue to slide in the polls, the slow-moving hurricane that may actually end up blowing them away appears to be the economy.
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Kenneth Law facing 14 charges of 2nd-degree murder in addition to previous charges

Kenneth Law facing 14 charges of 2nd-degree murder in addition to previous charges

MISSISSAUGA, Ont.
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In the news today: Liberal support sinking as inflation and interest rates rise

In the news today: Liberal support sinking as inflation and interest rates rise

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
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B.C. Conservatives awaken from decades in dormancy ahead of 2024 vote

B.C. Conservatives awaken from decades in dormancy ahead of 2024 vote

VICTORIA — The first blip on the radar signalling a potentially new player in British Columbia politics occurred in the summer byelection to fill the seat vacated by former New Democrat premier John Horgan.
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U.S. president not making much fuss over Canada's 3% tax on web giants, Trudeau says

U.S. president not making much fuss over Canada's 3% tax on web giants, Trudeau says

OTTAWA — Canada's tax on Netflix and other foreign digital services companies may be a major irritant for the U.S. tech sector, but Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says it doesn't seem to be much concern to President Joe Biden.
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