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Pre-clearance bill would give U.S. border agents in Canada new powers

The Liberal government is pushing forward with a bill drafted prior to the election of Donald Trump that would give U.S. border officers in Canada new powers. More 5:00 AM ET
Lessons for Trudeau from Theresa May and Shinzo Abe meetings with Trump

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be the third leader of a G7 country to meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House since his presidency began. Here's how the first two meetings went. More 5:00 AM ET
- Justin Trudeau unlikely to raise differences with Trump on Monday Feb 11
- Trump 'sympathetic' but publicly silent on Quebec City mosque attack Feb 09 video
U.S. needs to be 'much more vigilant' to stem flow of asylum seekers

Canadian and U.S. officials need to co-ordinate their efforts to help stem the flow of would-be refugee claimants sneaking into Canada, which includes beefing up patrols on roads heading north to the border, says one security expert. More 5:00 AM ET
- Many Somalis in Minnesota 'willing to take the risk' to sneak into Canada Feb 10 video
- 'Informal' network helping refuge seekers get to Manitoba, U.S. officials say Feb 09 video
Military chaplain adds adviser for Indigenous soldiers

The military's Chaplain General has added an Indigenous Adviser to his team in an effort to ensure indigenous soldiers have the same kind of spiritual support as other Canadian Forces members. The adviser started in August and says he's been busy from day one. More 5:00 AM ET video
- Ex-military members claim systemic racism in lawsuit Dec 23
- Exclusive Cree RCAF member left suicidal after years of racist abuse in the military Feb 11 video

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Criminal courts scramble to meet Supreme Court's new trial timelines Feb 11 read comments audio
Justin Trudeau unlikely to raise differences with Trump on Monday Feb 11
Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains 'definitely' on same page as finance department Feb 11 audio
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Rona Ambrose criticizes decision to release man who beheaded Greyhound passenger 12:47 AM ET video
Nova Scotia Liberals to start imposing contract on teachers Monday Feb 11 read comments
Liberals looking to eliminate many mandatory minimum sentences, justice minister says Feb 11 read comments
'It was my choice to make:' Trudeau says electoral reform scuttled for national unity Feb 10 read comments video
Trudeau's 'canoes and paddles' remark called borderline racist by First Nations MP Feb 10
Phoenix implementation a 'big steaming pile' left for us, Trudeau says Feb 10 read comments video
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Bill to boost StatsCan independence called 'half measure' Feb 10
First transgender mayor in Texas 'concerned' about trans rights under Trump Feb 10 read comments video
Trudeau defends Arctic drilling ban, talks economic development at Yellowknife town hall Feb 10 video
Analysis Census shows Conservatives still hold sway in Canada's fastest growing regions Feb 10 read comments
Ex-Teachers CEO Jim Leech named special advisor for new Canada Infrastructure Bank Feb 10

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'Do you think Kellie Leitch should have her own party?' Trudeau asks voter upset over electoral reform February 10, 1:45 PM ET read comments video
Federal budget money earmarked to help Indigenous communities get off diesel February 10, 7:39 AM ET read comments
Former Supreme Court justice John Major to chair Liberals' firearms advisory committee February 10, 9:37 AM ET
Canada's economy added 48,000 jobs in January February 10, 7:40 PM ET video
Liberal MP's anti-Islamophobia motion set for debate next week February 10, 1:08 PM ET read comments

Justin Trudeau and Donald Trump to meet Monday in Washington February 09, 5:45 PM ET video
Trudeau should spend his diplomatic capital on Syria February 10, 5:00 AM ET read comments
Human trafficking law starts from scratch, without tougher sentencing provisions February 09, 5:50 PM ET
Canada confirms participation in post-TPP talks next month in Chile February 10, 1:36 PM ET read comments
Cullen, Angus unimpressed at prospect of Sarah Palin as U.S. ambassador to Canada February 09, 9:48 PM ET read comments

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