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I think now would be the best time for this because it's such an easy sell. The only condition would be the ensure a minimum 4 year term, but you would likely have a lot of people willing to stay even if the presidency changed hands back to the democrats. And it would play to the inconvenient...

Not that I would really give a crap about the economy, but for those who do... Bill Morneau says Canadian economy to rebound this year Canada's economy should rebound "over the course of the year" from the impact of the Fort McMurray, Alta. wildfire, Finance Minister Bill Morneau said on...

Take note Britain. This is how it's done. Provinces, territories reach deal in principle on interprovincial trade The biggest deal coming out of the annual premiers' meeting, which wrapped up Friday in Whitehorse, was the one that almost didn't happen at all. But after extending their...

Something tells me they probably won't want to do much business with Brad Wall. Suncor sets new emissions target by 2030 to tackle climate change Oilsands giant Suncor Energy said it plans to meet a new emissions target by 2030 as part of its broader strategy to tackle climate change. The...

Clearly, it's even more dangerous but Americans are always a decade behind. Kerry: Climate change as dangerous as terrorism WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said Friday that climate change is as dangerous as, if not more, than the threats posed by the Islamic State and other...

Who is Tim Kaine? Clinton's 'smart political pick' for VP a bipartisan favorite In June 2013, as the Senate weighed an overhaul of the immigration system, Tim Kaine entered the chamber for a routine floor speech. The Virginia senator, who was chosen on Friday as Hillary Clinton’s...

Police officers need to be more responsible than this. Violent arrest of teacher caught on video; officers face investigation Officials are investigating an Austin police officer’s violent arrest of an African-American elementary school teacher who was twice thrown to the ground during a...

Everyone sees his bull**** (even his own supporters) Jon Stewart Returns to Take Down Trump and the GOP: ‘I See Your Bull****’ STRAIGHT SHOOTER Jon Stewart Returns to Take Down Trump and the GOP: ‘I See Your Bull****’ MATT WILSTEIN07.22.161:36 AM ET Today, Roger Ailes resigned as chairman of...

"This is exactly what economists were saying would happen." Brexit plunges UK economy to worst level since 2009, data suggests Data from IHS Markit's Purchasing Manager's Index, or PMI, shows a fall to 47.7 in July, the lowest level since April in 2009. A reading below 50 indicates...

Apparently, Faux News is getting an 'internal probe'. Fox News CEO Roger Ailes resigns amid sexual harassment claim Roger Ailes, who built Fox News into a money-making ratings powerhouse, has resigned as chairman and CEO of the popular U.S. cable channel following allegations of sexual...

Oil down as record U.S. stockpiles heighten glut worry Oil prices fell 2 per cent on Thursday, as the market took a closer look at U.S. government data that showed growing inventories of gasoline and other oil products pushed total petroleum supplies in the No. 1 oil consumer to record highs...

While the curmudgeons are stuck in the ice. Canada to implement national carbon price Canada will implement a national policy to charge polluters for emitting carbon dioxide by the end of the year, a top government official said. Catherine McKenna, Canada’s environment minister, told...

Sorry conbots. The numbers can't lie. Ontario on track to eliminate deficit next year, Wynne says First quarter results for 2016 show the Ontario economy growing at an annualized rate of three per cent, the highest in Canada and all G7 countries. Premier Kathleen Wynne says the province's...

So, please, enjoy your lives instead of worrying about a non-issue. Secretary of State John Kerry says recent ‘desperate’ terrorist attacks prove ISIS ‘on the run’ Secretary of State John F. Kerry said Sunday that the latest rampage of deadly terrorist attacks worldwide shows that the...

Why are we even wasting the time with these pipeline projects? Northern Gateway Pipeline halted In a move overturning a 2014 decision, the Federal Court of Appeal shot down the progress of the proposed Northern Gateway Pipeline. The June 30 decision cited inadequate consultation with First...

Racist. ‘White elevators’ sign spotted at Republican National Convention This year’s RNC may be a grand old segregated party. Republican National Convention organizers are scrambling to replace signs labeling a bank of elevators the “white elevators.” The Jim Crow-esque signs were seen in...

Tennis balls and water guns banned from GOP convention, but real guns are OK Is that a toy gun sir?" "No, it's a real one." "OK, on your way." So might a conversation go at the Republican convention in Cleveland next week, thanks to a set of rules specifying what is and isn't allowed into a...

Bank of England governor Mark Carney says climate change is economic problem Only about one-third of the world's 1,000 largest companies provide effective disclosure of the risks they face due to climate change, Bank of England Governor Mark Carney said Friday. Lack of full disclosure, Carney...

Racism is the source of black slayings and terrorism from law enforcement. Province hasn't done enough on racism, Wynne tells meeting Premier Kathleen Wynne was met with a mix of jeers and applause when she spoke at the first meeting of the province's new anti-racism panel, which was...

Another good move by the Wynne government. They're on a roll lately. Ontario quickly turns down Toronto's request to ban pedestrian texting on road Ontario is turning down Toronto city council's request to ban texting and walking while crossing the street, instead dishing out a bit of...