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First Nations franchise: Buying in or selling out?

Fifty years after First Nations were granted the right to vote in Canada, voter turn out on reserves is still lower than the national average by 14 per cent, according to survey data from the 2008 federal election.

Aboriginal kids suffer while governments bicker

While bureaucrats fight over who pays the bill, Aboriginal kids in need of health care fall through the cracks.

Apr
3

Public Safety clashes with CRTC over warning systems

Canada has no national alerting system to warn the public in case of an emergency, but by the end of next year there may be two systems in place.

Apr
3

Passport requirement could hit Canada hard

As the U.S. moves to require passports for Americans returning home, Canadian officials worry the the Canadian tourism industry will be affected most when the law takes effect later this year.

Apr
3

Health care talks back in French

Health Canada announces new funding to improve French-speaking healthcare services to Francophones outside Quebec.

Apr
3

Wedding bells chime to avoid deportation

It is easier than you would think for immigrants anxious to stay in Canada to participate in a marriage of convenience to ensure their resident status.

Apr
3

Clamping down on drinking and driving

After more than a year of study, a House of Commons committee may soon recommend dropping the legal blood alcohol threshold for drivers.

Apr
3
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Cancer in the Crosshairs

Researchers in Ottawa are working on a cancer therapy that is safe for humans, but deadly for cancer cells. The new experimental procedure injects viruses into the body to seek and destroy cancer cells, leaving healthy ones safe and sound. The discovery may mean we are one step closer in the race to cure cancer.

Video

Getting into the Gallery

video | 2:48

The Parliamentary Press Gallery has been active almost as long as Parliament itself. The gallery is responsible for deciding which reporters have access to covering politics in the House of Commons. With its rich history on the Hill, the gallery has taken its time adapting to changes in the media landscape. One of the most contentious questions over the years? Who has what it takes to join the exclusive press club.

Apr
1

Editor’s Notebook

video | 1:59

Editor: Adam Stanley

Managing Editor: Julia Kent

Associate Producer: Deyra Fontaine

Multimedia Producer: Maureen Lawlor 

Podcast Producer: Laura Marrast

Apr
1
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