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Tensions around immigration high for the first full Conservative leadership debate

Tonight's debate in Halifax is the first since Kevin O'Leary joined the race and tensions are running high. More
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Conservative memberships likely down from 2004 leadership race despite larger field
With 14 candidates in the Conservative leadership race trying to attract new supporters, the party's membership roll has the potential to be larger than ever. But so far, it seems the number of people eligible to vote in May 2017 will be smaller than when the party picked Stephen Harper in 2004. More read comments
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Canada choosing 'the opposite approach' on refugees and immigration: Hussen
The new federal immigration, refugee and citizenship minister says Canada is taking “the opposite approach” to countries like the United States when it comes to its borders. More audio
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Opinion Breakfast with the Tories: Deepak Obhrai, the long shot candidate who stood up to Stephen Harper
Deepak Obhrai says he was 'sent to the penalty box' for opposing Harper's proposal to revoke Canadian citizenship from dual citizens convicted of terrorism. More video
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