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Alberta has declared a state of emergency to marshal additional resources to deal with raging wildfires across the province.

Plus, as King Charles III and Queen Camila were crowned over the weekend, Canada unveiled a new design for the Canadian Royal Crown that sits atop the Canada Coat of Arms, replacing religious symbols with snowflakes and maple leaves.

And Liberal Party members pass a number of resolutions at their national convention over the weekend, including calling on the government to commit to a universal basic income and requesting the government limit material published online.

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The CRTC is considering banning American conservative television channel Fox News from Canadian cable packages.

Plus, Alberta NDP leader Rachel Notley says she’s seeking to attract “conservative” voters who aren’t sold on Danielle Smith.

And despite Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s assertion that he didn’t know China was targeting a Conservative MP and his family, it’s been revealed that a 2021 intelligence report on the matter was sent to the prime minister’s national security adviser.

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The Trudeau government is set to replace Christian and religious symbols on the crown adorning Canada’s Royal Coat of Arms with snowflakes, stars and maple leaves, on the eve of Charles III’s coronation.

Plus, A Dynalife employee is accusing the Health Sciences Association of Alberta of misrepresenting United Conservative Party leader Danielle Smith to push Alberta NDP talking points and a “self-serving agenda.”

And the Alberta UCP unveiled two independent reports revealing that Alberta NDP leader Rachel Notley’s plan to mandate a net-zero electricity grid by 2035 is the most expensive promise in Alberta political history – but the reports are being highly contested.

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A Freedom Convoy trucker has been told to turn himself in to the Ottawa Police Service as he awaits four criminal charges.

Plus, as​​ Toronto’s candidates for mayor cris-cross the city announcing their plans to combat surging crime and make Toronto safer Olivia Chow has yet to announce an anti-crime platform.

And CSIS has confirmed that Conservative MP Michael Chong and his family were targeted by the Communist Chinese regime.

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Alberta’s 31st election campaign officially kicked off with UCP leader Danielle Smith promising a flood of tax relief measures if she is reelected while NDP leader Rachel Notley says she’ll protect Albertans’ pensions and fix the healthcare crisis.

Also, a Federal NDP MP tries to cancel a French-British Columbian historical figure Father Edmond Maillard saying that using his name in the title of a new electoral riding is “unconscionable.”

Next, Danielle Smith is declining to say whether she’ll continue to pursue legal action against CBC News after she demanded the state broadcaster retract a story about her office having contact with Justice officials over charges related to the Coutts border blockade.

Lastly, a new report by the Globe and Mail reignites the story on foreign election interference after revelations show that China’s intelligence targeted Conservative MP Michael Chong for condemning the oppression of Uyghur Muslims.

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The Public Service Alliance of Canada has reached an agreement with the federal government, ending the national strike that disrupted services for Canadians for nearly two weeks.

Plus, former Ontario PC MPP and federal Conservative leadership candidate Roman Baber announced that he will seek the Conservative nomination in the riding of York Centre.

And Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is chastising the Alberta NDP leader over Rachel Notley’s attempts to criticize the government for its new Calgary arena.

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The Trudeau government’s online censorship bill passed the final stage of voting in the Senate and received royal assent and became law.

Also, CBC President Catherine Tait requested to meet with Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre to discuss his campaign promise to defund the public broadcaster.

Next, as public servants continue to strike leaving serious disruptions to the Canadian economy, there is no word from the government about using the Emergencies Act or back-to-work legislation to end the protests.

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As federal workers continue to demand more money, government records obtained by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation reveal that the federal government gave 802,043 raises to workers between 2020 and 2022.

Plus, retired Conservative MP Dave MacKenzie said he’s supporting a Liberal vying to replace him, following a controversial Conservative nomination process in which his daughter lost, one candidate was disqualified, and two Electoral District Association executive members resigned.

And the Alberta government is continuing its push against the Trudeau government’s assault on law-abiding gun owners.

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During a speech at the University of Ottawa on Monday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau claimed that his government never forced anybody to get vaccinated despite legislating some of the strictest vaccine mandates in the world throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.

And Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling and other prominent women are calling out Canadian male politicians for prancing around in high heels in an effort to raise awareness about domestic violence.

Plus, it’s only a matter of time before the Trudeau government’s online censorship law becomes law.

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The Public Service Alliance of Canada plans to ramp up its ongoing strike today as negotiations with the federal government continue to break down.

Plus, many Canadians are questioning the government’s agreement with Volkswagen, which sees the car maker receiving up to $13 billion in grants and subsidies courtesy of taxpayers.

And at a time when countries are looking to lessen their dependence on Russian and Chinese oil, the majority of Canadians support growing our oil and gas sector.

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