An annual report by the Department of National Defence reveals the Canadian Armed Forces has been deploying full-time “gender advisors” to Ukraine and other international military operations.

Plus, the Durham Regional Police Association is adding to the growing number of people and organizations calling for an election and for the prime minister to step down.

And the Alberta NDP have held onto a Lethbridge seat in the party’s first electoral test since Naheed Nenshi became the leader.

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For the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Canadian dollar has dipped below 0.70 USD in value.

Plus, according to a new poll, the majority of Canadians want an election now following Chrystia Freeland’s resignation.

And a London councillor who frequently criticizes the city’s approach to addressing the homelessness crisis has had her pay suspended for “harassing” a bureaucrat by quoting his tweet.

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US President-elect Donald Trump criticized Chrystia Freeland’s resignation from cabinet, calling her “toxic” and mocking Justin Trudeau as the “governor” of America’s “51st state.”

Plus, tucked away in the Liberal government’s fall economic statement is a commitment to throw an additional nearly 600 million dollars over three years in taxpayer funds to confiscate guns from law-abiding firearms owners.

And a top NDP official has said his party is willing to defeat the Liberals in a confidence vote if Justin Trudeau hasn’t resigned by next February or March, a timeline that happens to coincide with leader Jagmeet Singh’s pension eligibility.

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The federal government’s fall economic statement blew past the previously announced “fiscal guardrail” that was supposed to keep the deficit below $40 billion.

Plus, the federal Conservatives have delivered another blow to the Liberals, clinching a decisive victory in the Cloverdale–Langley byelection.

And Canada Post employees were ordered back to work as negotiations reached an impasse.

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Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland has announced her resignation from Justin Trudeau’s cabinet, taking aim at “costly political gimmicks” on the eve of the government’s fall economic update.

Plus, small businesses are feeling crushed by the Canada Post strike as their costs soar.

And Alberta unveils its border security plan with sheriff-led patrols and a “red zone.”

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Elon Musk blasted Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on X following comments made during his speech at the Equal Voice Foundation gala on Tuesday.

Plus, taxpayers have footed a $186 million bill for Global Affairs Canada’s real estate portfolio, including $12.5 million for vacant land in Senegal.

And an Ontario supervised drug site has launched a legal challenge against the province’s new law shutting down facilities near schools and daycares, citing Charter rights.

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Amid tense relations between Canada and the incoming Trump administration over tariffs, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau asserted that Kamala Harris losing the US election was a sign of women’s progress under attack.

Plus, the Canadian Border Services Agency has lost the whereabouts of 30,000 people slated for deportation.

And the Alberta government is growing restless with the Canada Post strike and wants the federal government to step in – even if it means employing back-to-work legislation.

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The Conservatives were unable to garner support from the New Democrats in their latest non-confidence motion against the Trudeau government, despite Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre using NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh’s own words as the basis for the motion.

Plus, a “family-friendly” dance in Montreal was cancelled after organizers faced backlash for charging racially-based admission prices.

And a new study shows Canadian charitable giving has declined to its lowest point in 20 years, with only 17.1% of Canadians donating to charity in 2022.

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What happens next in Syria is not Canada’s concern, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says.

Plus, an Ontario mayor, who defied a Pride group and refused to pay damages ordered against him by a human rights tribunal, has had his bank account garnished.

And a government-funded small business non-profit goes bankrupt one month after receiving a $2.7 million federal grant.

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An exclusive One Persuasion poll commissioned by True North reveals that the majority of Ontarians support deporting temporary immigrants with expired visas and want a temporary pause until domestic issues are resolved.

Plus, Vice President-elect JD Vance has sided with Conservative MP Jamil Jivani in calling for additional protections for Christians in Canada.

And less than one-third of Canadians are confident Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is capable of handling a Trump presidency.

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