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Canadians don't want to 'rock the boat' when voting during pandemic: experts

Canadians don't want to 'rock the boat' when voting during pandemic: experts

EDMONTON — Monday's re-election of another incumbent premier in Canada's third recent provincial election shows Canadians don't want to "rock the boat" during a global pandemic, say political experts.
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Indigenous-led clinic to help Quebec community still shaken by Joyce Echaquan's death

Indigenous-led clinic to help Quebec community still shaken by Joyce Echaquan's death

MONTREAL — The idea is simple, says Jennifer Brazeau, executive director of the Native Friendship Centre in Quebec’s Lanaudiere region: provide “a culturally secure space” where Indigenous people can get health care without feeling afraid.
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The latest developments as the Saskatchewan election results come in

The latest developments as the Saskatchewan election results come in

SASKATOON — The latest developments in the Saskatchewan election. All times CT: 12:10 a.m. It's possible Scott Moe will get all of his cabinet members back. Only Advanced Education Minister Tina Beaudry-Mellor is in jeopardy.
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Canadians don't want to 'rock the boat' when voting during pandemic: experts

Canadians don't want to 'rock the boat' when voting during pandemic: experts

EDMONTON — Monday's re-election of another incumbent premier in Canada's third recent provincial election shows Canadians don't want to "rock the boat" during a global pandemic, say political experts.
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Liberals win two Toronto byelections despite stiff challenges from Greens, Tories

Liberals win two Toronto byelections despite stiff challenges from Greens, Tories

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals saw their share of the vote drop in two Toronto byelections Monday, a humbling result for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in the first electoral test of his government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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QuickSketch: A look at Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe

QuickSketch: A look at Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe

REGINA — A look at Scott Moe, leader of the Saskatchewan Party: Born: July 31, 1973, in Prince Albert, Sask. Early years: Raised as the oldest in a family of five on a grain farm near Shellbrook, Sask.
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'Farm kid with a wicked slapshot:' Scott Moe wins first mandate as premier

'Farm kid with a wicked slapshot:' Scott Moe wins first mandate as premier

Some leaders have a reputation for political strategy, others for charisma. Scott Moe may be best known for being ordinary.
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CP NewsAlert: Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe retains seat

CP NewsAlert: Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe retains seat

Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe has held onto his seat of Rosthern-Shellbrook in the provincial election. Moe, who is 47, was first elected to the rural constituency in the 2011 vote and won again in 2016.
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Too rural, not enough diversity, soul searching needed, say B.C. Liberals

Too rural, not enough diversity, soul searching needed, say B.C. Liberals

VICTORIA — British Columbia's Liberal party should view the election results as a wake-up call from voters who punished the free-enterprise coalition for refusing to renew itself in changing times, say former and current members of the legislature.
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Canada women's security envoy sees rising authoritarian control during COVID-19

Canada women's security envoy sees rising authoritarian control during COVID-19

OTTAWA — Authoritarian leaders are using COVID-19 to roll back the rights of women and LGBTQ2 people, says Canada's new ambassador for women, peace and security.
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