Governments proposes changes to drug act in Canada
Health Minister Ambrose unveiled a plan to modernize the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, targeting designer drugs and illicit markets. She noted time constraints prevent passage before the fall election and said the bill would be reintroduced if the Conservatives win. Roxanne James joined at the Ottawa event.
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Canada conducts third airstrike against IS in Syria near Al Hasakah
Defence Minister Jason Kenney confirms two CF-18 fighters carried out Canada's third bombing mission in Syria near Al Hasakah. The strike targeted an Islamic State compound using a precision guided bomb amid ongoing fighting that has also seen Syrian forces advance in nearby areas. The briefing follows weeks without public updates on the war since the Sgt. Andrew Doiron friendly fire incident.
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Senate fights release of internal audit on Duffy residency
In a court bid the Senate seeks to keep an early 2013 internal audit secret as lawyers for suspended senator Mike Duffy and Canadian media outlets contest disclosure. Duffy faces 31 charges related to housing claims and residency rules.
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Mulcair pledges to restore 15% tax credit for union venture funds
In Montreal the NDP leader outlined a plan to reinstate a 15 percent tax credit for investments up to 5000 in union sponsored venture capital firms. He called the 2013 budget phase out a ideological mistake hurting the economy and working families.
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