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Carney government ‘analyzing the results’ of firearms buyback pilot project amid reports of low uptake The Liberal government refused Wednesday to say how many banned weapons have been collected in the trial for its contentious gun buyback program, as federal sources and local reports suggest

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Insiders say Carney government rejected NDP demands before crucial budget vote The opposition NDP wanted the minority Liberal government to devote roughly $10 billion to affordable housing, pharmacare and other priorities, but was rebuffed ahead of Monday's crucial budget vote, ...

Insiders say Carney government rejected NDP demands before crucial budget vote, including a push for money for affordable housing, pharmacare deals.
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NDP prepares for election as its MPs decide whether to vote against Carney government’s budget The NDP is considering how to fast-track its campaign readiness in the case of a snap election, sources say, as its MPs weigh a budget vote that could trigger the

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Carney government expected to replace controversial border bill An analysis by the Justice Department concluded the original version of the bill could have affected several rights protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

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Aspiring NDP leader who has raised thousands may be breaking party rules, official says Yves Engler, an author who has written several books criticizing Canadian and Western foreign policy, said he has already raised the money for his leadership bid.

Aspiring NDP leader who has raised thousands may be breaking party rules, official says, @markramzy.bsky.social reports
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Canada’s gun buyback program: Join the conversation Discuss the politics and practical challenges of the federal gun buyback with politics reporter Mark Ramzy on Monday, Sept. 29 at 1 p.m.

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Carney government cancels plan to send buyback rifles to Ukraine after ‘extremely limited interest’ The Trudeau government had pledged to work with the Ukrainian military to identify which banned guns could support the country's war effort.

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Liberals’ push for gun buyback program fuelled by pressure from Quebec, public safety minister says in leaked audio A gun-owning tenant recorded a conversation with Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree without the minister’s knowledge.

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Carney government’s hate crimes bill raises questions about enforcement, right to protest Under pressure in the face of a rise in crimes targeting Jewish and Muslim Canadians, and fulfilling a campaign promise to get tough on crime, the Carney government tabled new

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Avi Lewis to launch federal NDP leadership campaign Lewis will be the first high-profile name to announce a run in the race to replace Jagmeet Singh.

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‘We’re naive as a country about how safe our politicians are’: MPs return under shadow of Charlie Kirk assassination The House of Commons returned Monday with appeals for collaboration and respect for political differences — and a standing ovation following a tribute to Charlie Kirk, the Donald Trump ally

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A new federal disability benefit was supposed to be a lifeline for those in poverty. Getting it can be a daunting task Last week, Mitchell Tremblay turned 43. Instead of throwing a party, the Guelph resident is staging a birthday fundraiser on social media in hopes of scraping together enough cash to

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Heather McPherson, Avi Lewis prepare NDP leadership bids Edmonton MP Heather McPherson and Vancouver activist Avi Lewis are gearing up to launch NDP leadership bids, the Star has learned, as the party’s high-stakes race to replace Jagmeet Singh

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Carney government planning to complete gun buyback program by end of next year In an interview with the Star, Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said an October 2025 amnesty deadline will have to be pushed back.

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Gun-control advocates fear Mark Carney will delay buyback program An imminent delay, a lack of updates from Ottawa, and Mark Carney's attempts to keep premiers happy, vow to drastically cut spending, and emphasis on border security, are raising questions

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These Are the Voters Who Should Scare Democrats Most

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Is that a real photo of a forest fire, or just ‘AI slop’? The B.C. Wildfire Service is calling out social media users who post fake, AI-generated images of the very real forest fires it is battling.

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With Texans in Tow, Hochul Vows to Redraw New York’s House Maps

With Texans in Tow, Hochul Vows to Redraw New York’s House Maps
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Can Marit Stiles save Ontario’s sliding New Democrats? After a disappointing election defeat and a stunning collapse of the federal NDP, the leader of the Ontario party says she needs to give her members "reason to hope again."

NEW: @thestar.com’s @moirawelsh.bsky.social on the challenges for @maritstilesndp.bsky.social and the @ontariondp.bsky.social.

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Lashing Out Over Russia and Jobs Data, Trump Displays His Volatile Side

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Federal NDP plans to have a new leader by end of March In a closed-door meeting, the NDP's federal council agreed on a roughly six-month race starting in September, said sources familiar with the discussions.

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25 years ago new immigrants to Canada told us their dreams. We checked in to see how they’ve fared People we caught up with said they faced a lot of obstacles when they arrived. We look at how the immigrant experience has evolved today.

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What one story defines Canada? We asked six writers Beyond the cliches about politeness and maple syrup, what is this Canadianness we seek to preserve?

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Once Champions of Fringe Causes, Now in a ‘Trap of Their Own Making’

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Hunt for new NDP leader raises tension before race even begins Potential high-profile candidates have signalled a lack of interest and the process of even deciding how to orchestrate a leadership contest is already mired in conflict.

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Pomp and celebration meet King Charles in Ottawa before throne speech It's King Charles first visit to Canada since his ascension to the throne.

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Mark Carney’s promise to ‘build, baby, build’ has some Canadians fearing the worst It's a goal that was central to the Liberal leader's pitch in an election campaign dominated by U.S. President Donald Trump's economic aggression towards Canada.

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Inside Elon Musk’s X Feed: Trumpism, Falsehoods and Lots of Love for Elon Musk The New York Times tracked 1,109 accounts that Mr. Musk follows on X to recreate his news feed.

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Election campaign has made crime ‘top of mind’ for Carney government Prime Minister Mark Carney is placing a heavy emphasis on cracking down on crime after some Liberals say the issue cost them GTA seats to the Conservatives in last month's

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Pierre Poilievre said no to Joe Rogan. That’s left some bruised feelings After an election in which the Conservatives were beaten by the Liberals, an upset that would have been unimaginable just a few months ago, and in which Poilievre lost his

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