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@Kady’s Watchlist for Nov. 4 – MPs heading back to their ridings for Remembrance Week
Nov04

@Kady’s Watchlist for Nov. 4 – MPs heading back to their ridings for Remembrance Week

As the House readies itself for the yearly Remembrance Day hiatus – a week-long constituency break timed to allow MPs to attend November 11 events in their respective ridings – the only item of government business on the to-do list is Finance Minister Bill Morneau’s proposed changes to Canada’s pension plan, which is currently...

AP sources: FBI agents sought Clinton Foundation probe
Nov04

AP sources: FBI agents sought Clinton Foundation probe

WASHINGTON — FBI agents seeking an investigation into the Clinton Foundation made a presentation to Justice Department lawyers about the allegations they wanted to pursue, but public corruption prosecutors did not want to partner with them based on concerns about the strength of the information they received, two people familiar with the matter...

Liberals introduce legislation to ratify free trade deal with Ukraine
Nov03

Liberals introduce legislation to ratify free trade deal with Ukraine

Fresh on the heels of signing a landmark free trade agreement with the European Union, the Liberal government of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has introduced legislation to implement a far less controversial free trade deal with Ukraine. “We are one step closer to being able to reap the benefits of the Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA),...

Questions linger about Trump’s relationship with Russia
Nov03

Questions linger about Trump’s relationship with Russia

Donald Trump attends a campaign rally, Monday, Oct. 31, 2016, in Warren, Mich. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci) WASHINGTON — The questions have been a recurring undercurrent throughout the presidential campaign: What is Donald Trump’s relationship with Russia? Why does he keep praising its president, Vladimir Putin? Is Russia meddling in the U.S....

@Kady’s Watchlist for Nov. 2: Senators, MPs ready to put Morneau through his ministerial paces
Nov02

@Kady’s Watchlist for Nov. 2: Senators, MPs ready to put Morneau through his ministerial paces

After spending Tuesday afternoon in the House spotlight as he presented his second annual autumnal fiscal update, Finance Minister Bill Morneau is set to make the rounds at committee today, starting with a one-hour session with Senate national finance members. Officially, those senators are still going over the fine print of his proposed changes...

Politicians in graft-ridden Ukraine reveal slew of riches under pressure from international lenders
Nov01

Politicians in graft-ridden Ukraine reveal slew of riches under pressure from international lenders

KYIV, Ukraine — Millions of dollars in cash, valuable artworks, luxury watches and giant mansions. That’s just a taste of the riches Ukrainian officials have revealed in asset declarations that international lenders have insisted on to help stamp out decades of post-Soviet corruption. The deadline for officials right up to President Petro...

Ashby: What will you do when Trump’s troops invade?
Nov01

Ashby: What will you do when Trump’s troops invade?

What will you do, when President Trump orders his troops to invade Canada? I know you may have been planning on his invasion of Mexico, thinking it would keep you safe. After all, he’s been nothing if not vocal about his opinion of Mexican immigrants: at the start of his campaign, he said, “They’re bringing drugs. They’re...

Russia revamping military presence in Crimea
Nov01

Russia revamping military presence in Crimea

New and refurbished bunkers at the southern end of line of upgraded facilities …read more Source: The Globe and...

Report: FBI says no direct ties between Russia, Donald Trump’s campaign
Nov01

Report: FBI says no direct ties between Russia, Donald Trump’s campaign

As Donald Trump tries to keep the focus on Hillary Clinton’s email saga, Democrats are attempting to sow doubt about Trump’s cozy relationship with Russia, CBS News’ Major Garrett reports. Late Monday, The New York Times reported that the FBI spent several months over the summer investigating Russia’s potential meddling in...

The Latest: Dem asks FBI about investigating ex-Trump aide
Oct31

The Latest: Dem asks FBI about investigating ex-Trump aide

WASHINGTON — The Latest on the presidential election campaign (all times EDT)): 12:10 p.m. The top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee says FBI Director James Comey should tell Congress and the public whether his agency is investigating Donald Trump’s former campaign manager about possible ties to Russian interests. Rep. Elijah...