Budget watchdog gets missing data requested from finance officials

The Liberal government has handed over spending data requested by the federal budget watchdog, defusing a potential standoff over fiscal secrecy a little over two weeks after it tabled its first budget. More 6:41 PM ET read comments

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SpaceX successfully lands rocket on ocean platform

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket's main-stage booster has landed itself on an ocean platform after it blasted off from Florida on Friday with a cargo ship bound for the International Space Station. More 6:17 PM ET read comments video

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Analysis When is a Liberal minister just an MP? Depends on how you want to apply the code

It's a pretty safe bet that none of the people at last night's Liberal Party fundraiser shelled out $500 to meet with the MP for Vancouver Granville, and it's unlikely the attendees from Toronto spent time talking about potholes and mail delivery in B.C. More 7:28 PM ET read comments video

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Human sacrifice helped the ancient '1 per cent' maintain status quo

Why did so many ancient societies around the world make human sacrifices to appease the gods? A new study supports the theory that the practice may have played a key role in keeping the poor downtrodden and the elites in power. More 4:03 PM ET read comments

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