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Bill C-16, introduced by Justice Minister Sean Fraser on Dec. 9, proposes to introduce 'femicide' into the Criminal Code by applying it to murders that are committed by an offender against their intimate partner under certain circumstances. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Health Minister Marjorie Michel recently told CBC Radio’s “The House” that she's “relying a lot” on the efforts of frontline organizations and the health sciences sector to improve vaccination rates because she doesn’t want to “politicize” the issue. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre celebrates winning the byelection in Battle River–Crowfoot, Alta., on Aug. 18. His campaign posted nearly $190,000 in expenses, relying on party and riding association transfers to cover the difference between his $2,800 in fundraising from four contributors. Photograph courtesy of X
Since 2019, Global Affairs Canada has fully redacted the titles of 1,933 of 9,772 memos for its ministers and deputy heads. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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Even though Prime Minister Mark Carney is inching closer to a majority government via floor crossings, the Liberals' pace this fall isn't matching the 'transformative agenda' he campaigned on, say strategists.

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