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Stéphane Dion approves export permits for $11B in LAVs to be sent to Saudi Arabia

Documents obtained by CBC News shed light on the strategy the federal government is using to justify the sale of light armoured vehicles to Saudi Arabia. More Apr 12 read comments

• Canadian rifles may have fallen into Yemen rebel hands, likely via Saudi Arabia Feb 22 video
• Half of Canadians disagree with sticking by Saudi arms deal, poll suggests Feb 29 video
• Canadian arms trade much larger than data suggests, expert says Feb 23 video
• Tories demand Liberals do what they didn't: share details of Saudi arms deal Jan 14

Analysis Tom Mulcair, beaten and rejected, stands tall in House

Commons sketch: Two days after his fellow New Democrats made a dramatic show of backing over him, Tom Mulcair appeared in the House of Commons, apparently determined to carry on. More Apr 12 video

• Analysis NDP lost the left to Justin Trudeau before rejecting Tom Mulcair Apr 12
• Analysis NDP brothers and sisters left between a manifesto and a premier Apr 12 video

Ottawa moving on high-speed charging stations for electric cars

Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr says he is planning to ask the private sector for proposals to develop a series of fast charging stations across the country. More Apr 12 read comments video

• Watch Wanted: A network of fast car charging stations 1:23
• Electric car sales seem poised for big jump: Can our grid take the load? Apr 10
• Electric car boom drives surge in charging-station demand Apr 03

7 new senators sworn in, opposition jumps on their independence

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's first batch of Senate appointees took their seats for the first time Tuesday and faced grilling from the opposition over their self-declared independence. More Apr 12 read comments video

• Chantal Petitclerc, Murray Sinclair among 7 new Trudeau-appointed senators Mar 18 video
• Murray Sinclair had 'concerns' about joining Senate — but has hopes for Red Chamber Mar 19