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NDP says meetings between PMO and parliamentary budget officer were 'inappropriate'

The NDP has written to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to express concern about what the New Democrats describe as "inappropriate meetings" between members of the PMO and the parliamentary budget officer. More Jul 27 read comments

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'Democracy isn't a spectator sport:' Obama urges Democrats to vote for Hillary Clinton

Barack Obama took to the stage for his final Democratic convention as a sitting president, saying he was "more optimistic about the future of America than ever before," and that Hillary Clinton was eminently qualified to be the next U.S. president. More 12:26 AM ET read comments video

• CBC IN PHILADELPHIA Clinton campaign learning from Sanders to boost youth vote Jul 27
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Inuit-led suicide prevention strategy to focus on mental wellness, social equity

Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, the organization that represents Canada's 60,000 Inuit, has released its national suicide prevention strategy to address and reduce the high number of deaths by suicide among Inuit. More Jul 27 video

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CBC IN PHILADELPHIA Clinton campaign learning from Sanders to boost youth vote

Bernie Sanders, a 74-year-old senator from Vermont, was hugely popular among young voters compared to Hillary Clinton during the primaries. But now that she's the Democratic nominee for president, what does she need to do to win them over? Listen and learn, her campaign says. More Jul 27

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