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Top court to reveal if it will hear Rob Ford conflict appeal

The Supreme Court of Canada will reveal today if it will hear an appeal in a conflict of interest challenge that previously threatened to oust Toronto Mayor Rob Ford from office. 6:25 AM ET

new Secret tax-haven files lift veil on $32M Ontario fraud

Bulletproof cars, Caribbean intrigue, financial finagling — the tale of swindler Peter Sabourin has it all. And finally, CBC News can tell the full story thanks to the recent massive leak of offshore records. 7:39 AM ET

Bob Rae quits as MP in 'very emotional' decision

Bob Rae, who has represented the Toronto Centre riding for the Liberals since 2008, is stepping down as a Member of Parliament to devote more time to his work as a negotiator for First Nations in Northern Ontario. 7:41 PM ET video

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