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NDP promises to build 500,000 new affordable homes in 10 years

NDP promises to build 500,000 new affordable homes in 10 years

OTTAWA — The NDP is promising to build 500,000 new affordable homes across the country in 10 years, if elected. Leader Jagmeet Singh didn't provide details on how he would achieve that goal, saying only that he will have more announcements about it.
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Greens call for stronger digital privacy protections

Greens call for stronger digital privacy protections

WATERLOO, Ont. — The Green party is calling for stronger digital privacy protections, including banning personalized online advertising in elections.
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Liberals pledge to boost Canada Child Benefit, remove tax from maternity leave

Liberals pledge to boost Canada Child Benefit, remove tax from maternity leave

ST. JOHN'S, N.L.
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Promise tracker: What the parties are pitching on the campaign trail

Promise tracker: What the parties are pitching on the campaign trail

OTTAWA — A running list of specific promises announced by the Liberals, Conservatives, NDP and Green party since the official start of the campaign on Sept. 11. Liberals Sept.
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Pharma giant to contribute entire company’s value to opioid crisis

Pharma giant to contribute entire company’s value to opioid crisis

B.C. attorney general says settlement funds should also come to Canada
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Environment top election issue in Metro Vancouver: GVBOT survey

Environment top election issue in Metro Vancouver: GVBOT survey

While environment is a top concern for voters in Metro Vancouver, pipelines are low on the list of election concerns
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Liberals make child care pledge, Greens unveil platform on Day 6 of campaign

Liberals make child care pledge, Greens unveil platform on Day 6 of campaign

OTTAWA — The Liberals and the Greens each unveiled signature elements of their policy plans Monday as leaders taking part in the federal election campaign fanned out across the country.
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Trump front and centre as talk of trade, jobs emerges on campaign trail

Trump front and centre as talk of trade, jobs emerges on campaign trail

OTTAWA — A familiar U.S. face finally showed up front and centre Saturday on the federal campaign trail: Donald Trump.
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Conservatives promise to cut tax on lowest income bracket as Scheer tours B.C.

Conservatives promise to cut tax on lowest income bracket as Scheer tours B.C.

SURREY, B.C. — Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer unveiled a $6-billion income tax cut and promised there are more "compelling tax credits and proposals" to come Sunday in his first campaign swing through British Columbia.
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August sales signal end to Metro housing slump

August sales signal end to Metro housing slump

Lower Mainland home sales momentum firmed through August, pointing to an end to the down cycle observed earlier this year. Buyers are returning to the market amid rising affordability due to declines in mortgage rates and prices.
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