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Debate was leaders’ job interview for position of international statesman

Debate was leaders’ job interview for position of international statesman

OTTAWA — It was their job interview for the position of international statesman. For the three federal leaders, Monday’s foreign policy debate exposed some sharp differences on how they’d shepherd sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ through a turbulent world.
Does sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ still contribute to peacekeeping in the world?

Does sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ still contribute to peacekeeping in the world?

OTTAWA — “sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ is still involved in peacekeeping in areas like the Sinai. We still contribute peacekeepers around the world.
Tuesday on the campaign trail: home ownership, northern food, business money

Tuesday on the campaign trail: home ownership, northern food, business money

OTTAWA — A look at key developments Tuesday on the campaign trail: Stephen Harper took to a growing community north of Toronto to promote home ownership.
Students’ site shows candidates’ gaffes

Students’ site shows candidates’ gaffes

Diana Mehta The Canadian Press A little-known satirical news site founded by a 19-year-old has been shaking up the federal election campaign in a way that’s making observers and political parties take note.
Harper promises ban on federal tax hikes, touts latest surplus numbers

Harper promises ban on federal tax hikes, touts latest surplus numbers

RIVIERE-DU-LOUP, Que. — Stephen Harper is making a promise to keep his promise — and he’s even locking it up and throwing away the key.
Friday on the campaign trail: niqabs, ‘tax locks,’ immigration

Friday on the campaign trail: niqabs, ‘tax locks,’ immigration

OTTAWA — A look at key developments Friday on the campaign trail. The main party leaders moved on from the first French-language debate, with the Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau laying out an immigration platform.
Liberals, NDP battle for public service vote

Liberals, NDP battle for public service vote

OTTAWA — Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau has penned an open letter to public servants as his party and the New Democrats fight to woo federal government workers in target ridings such as Ottawa Centre.
Harper defends sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s military vehicle contract with Saudi Arabia

Harper defends sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s military vehicle contract with Saudi Arabia

OTTAWA — Stephen Harper is defending a major military deal with Saudi Arabia in the face of questions about pervasive human rights abuses in that country. He says cancelling the contract could punish Ontario plant workers.
Liberals immigration plan seeks to set new tone despite few major changes

Liberals immigration plan seeks to set new tone despite few major changes

OTTAWA — Justin Trudeau released a Liberal party immigration policy Friday that would set a new tone by emphasizing family reunification rather than make wholesale changes to the current system as the party sought to appeal to newer Canadian voters.
Liberal plan targets tax breaks, tax evaders; NDP calls it 'bad math'

Liberal plan targets tax breaks, tax evaders; NDP calls it 'bad math'

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals say they can add almost $146.5 billion in new government spending and tax cuts over the next four years, and still bring the budget back to balance with a surplus of about $1 billion by the end of a four-year mandate.