Canada federal election Sept. 30
CBC News will bring you the latest news from the campaign trail in our live blog every weekday from now until election day, Oct. 19.
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It's a relatively light day on the campaign trail, but there's lots of news that could affect the campaign. We'll bring you the latest throughout the day.
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Two provinces and a territory are on the campaign trail today.
Canada election 2015: Where the leaders are Wednesday
The three main party leaders have light schedules today, with only one event each ahead of the final debate of the federal election campaign, a French debate hosted by the TVA network on Friday in Montreal. -
Breaking news:
GDP expands by 0.3% in July
Canada's economy expanded by 0.3 per cent in July, down from June's 0.4 per cent growth but ahead of what economists had been expecting. -
On top of this morning's GDP announcement, there are a number of news stories that may reverberate on the campaign trail today. We'll post a few now:
Citizenship applications have not been refused based on the 2011 policy.
Niqab ban prevented 2 women from proceeding with citizenship oath
Since the Conservative government implemented a policy in 2011 stating that candidates for citizenship must remove any kind of face covering when taking the public citizenship oath, only two women have decided to not go through with the ceremony. -
The two armies do not intend to field formally integrated forces at this time.
Canadian military explored plan to fully integrate forces with U.S.
A Canadian military effort to formally create integrated forces with the United States for expeditionary operations included an even more ambitious option, considered when top generals from the two countries met to discuss a plan to fully integrate military forces. -
I think an agreement can be done without Canada fairly easily. And I don't think Obama would lose any sleep over that.
TPP ministers back at table as Canada preps final offer on dairy, autos
How badly do Stephen Harper's Conservatives want Canada to be part of this week's anticipated Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal? After years of negotiations, we're about to find out. -
The government should now turn its attention to KPMG itself, and not just its clients,
the executive director of Canadians for Tax Fairness says.
KPMG tax 'sham' used by at least 25 wealthy Canadians, document says
​At least 25 multi-millionaire Canadians used an alleged offshore "sham" set up by accounting firm KPMG, a document filed Tuesday in Federal Court shows. -
The employee made changes to five of the nine accounts accessed … Media attention is possible, since any of the nine individuals could contact the media.
Tax workers continue to peek at forbidden files: internal reports
The Canada Revenue Agency reported 34 significant privacy breaches to the privacy commissioner in 2014, and all but two were inside jobs by workers poking into unauthorized files. Documents obtained by CBC News show that rogue employees are a continuing threat to the confidentiality of tax returns. -
We believe by enforcing the drug laws we're able to knock down other types of crime.
Police report a pot possession incident every 9 minutes in Canada
Police deal with a marijuana possession incident every nine minutes in Canada, but a CBC News analysis found that where you live plays a big role in determining whether you’ll face criminal charges. -
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The World Economic Forum says a lower budget deficit in 2014 helped improve Canada's standings in its latest Global Competitiveness Report.
Canada bumped up two spots to 13th position.
The forum says Canada's competitiveness is also built on highly efficient labour markets and a sound banking system, but warns a potentially overvalued housing market could become a risk in the near future. - Canadian Press
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ICYMI:
It's not because of our ratings that we have a problem at CBC-Radio Canada.
CBC boss disputes Harper comment about broadcaster's low ratings
The head of the CBC is hitting back at Conservative Leader Stephen Harper over comments the national broadcaster is floundering because of low ratings rather than a lack of funding. -
Margo McDiarmid is covering NDP Leader Tom Mulcair's campaign in Nunavut:Nunavut has youngest population in Canada and some of the highest food costs #elxn42 http://t.co/s9oWGiTr0L
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From CBC's Catou MacKinnon:A high-profile member of the NDP in Quebec is distancing himself from the controversial federal election issue of what Muslim woman can, or cannot wear.
Romeo Saganash is the NDP MP for the northern riding of Abitibi-Baie-James-Nunavik-Eeyou.He is also from a Cree First Nation.
At a debate earlier this week, he said when French settlers arrived in Quebec, they adapted some of their customs to the First Nations living here.
According to Citizenship and Immigration Canada, two of the 686,000 people who took part in ceremonies requested to keep their faces covered. -
"Most Canadians do not want the full legalization of marijuana." Stephen Harper on the campaign trail. Do you agree? http://t.co/viCsmdsiM9
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Updated:
Monthly growth in June prompted hopes that the economy may have turned the corner, and a second straight expansion in July — even a tiny one — suggests that may be the case.
GDP expands by 0.3% in July
Canada's economy expanded by 0.3 per cent in July, down from June's 0.4 per cent growth but ahead of what economists had been expecting. -
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A recent survey shows half of 1,800 Albertans questioned would support a carbon tax and are willing to pay it.
The Ekos Research poll -- done for the Pembina Institute -- also reveals that support for the tax would stand up, even if it were applied to individuals as well as companies.
Many respondents believe Alberta has a responsibility to reduce carbon emissions, and about two-thirds say the government should put less emphasis on making the oil and gas industry more competitive.
Ekos says the survey is considered accurate to within 2.3 percentage points, 19 times out of 20. - Canadian Press
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The projections currently award the Conservatives between 28 and 31 seats in the province, with the Liberals winning between one and four and the NDP taking two.
Calgary, Edmonton could show cracks in Conservatives' fortress Alberta
More seats in Alberta could change hands in this election than has been the case for many years. But the province is still a stronghold for the Conservatives. Poll analyst Éric Grenier looks at some potential swing ridings in the province. -
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Alberta Premier Rachel Notley says she strongly supports the federal NDP's plan to combat climate change -- just not a cap-and-trade system that could potentially draw money out of the province.
Notley panned cap-and-trade in a speech in Montreal earlier this week, leading to suggestions of a rift between her and federal NDP Leader Tom Mulcair.
She says the perceived difference between the branches of the party was an inadvertent misunderstanding of her remarks in the speech.
Mulcair's plan would allow provinces to opt out if their efforts to fight climate change were as good or better than a national strategy. - Canadian Press
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At a Mid Autumn Festival celebration in a Toronto suburb Tuesday night, Stephen Harper took the stage in front of hundreds of Chinese Canadians and was handed a brush for the traditional painting of the lion's eyes, done to awaken the sleeping giants so they can begin to dance.
Harper had his choice of coloured beasts to anoint but of course chose the one in Conservative blue.
The Conservative leader was at the event in Richmond Hill, Ont., to awaken another giant -- the Chinese Canadian vote.
There are an estimated 1.4 million Canadians of Chinese origin, and in several of the coveted ridings in the greater Toronto area in particular, they are the dominant ethnic group.
The Conservatives should be their natural party, Harper told a banquet hall where people stood in the aisles ten deep, many holding their phones aloft to record his remarks.
"A strong work ethic, a commitment to education, dedication to family and faith are keys to success," Harper said.
"These are the values of the Chinese Canadian community and they are also Conservative values." - Canadian Press
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The vast majority of Albertans I think are supportive of climate leadership, which is obviously very positive to see.
Alberta government must reduce carbon emissions despite cost to energy industry, poll suggests
​More than half of Albertans want the province to adopt stronger climate change policies, even if that means oilsands producers are faced with higher costs, a new poll suggests. -
#NDP's Mulcair "Harper has hit the mute button on Canadian science" on climate change #cbcNorth #elxn42 http://t.co/nGZL68c6jV
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On Monday, Romeo Saganash, the NDP's candidate in Abitibi-James-Bay-Nunavik-Eeyou, said he personally believed the niqab to be "the oppressor's clothing."
NDP, Liberals in Quebec face internal discord on niqab issue
The NDP’s and the Liberals’ positions on the subject of women wearing the niqab during citizenship ceremonies is not as unanimous as the party leaders would like. -
Happening now:
Tom Mulcair makes announcement in Iqaluit, accuses Harper of muzzling scientists.
Says NDP would create Parliamentary Science Officer to deliver facts about climate change. Would spend $100 million in northern Canadian communities to encourage development of green energy sources rather than relying on diesel generators. -
Mulcair: Harper created a climate of fear within scientific community #cbcNorth #elxn42 #cdnpoli http://t.co/qrqzzyzCO7
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Mulcair: now our record on climate change is worst of wealthiest 27 countries in world #cbcNorth #elxn42 #cdnpoli http://t.co/Y9HU2poCoB
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An #NDP gov will listen to scientists & elders says Mulcair on climate change #cbcNorth #elxn42 #cdnpoli http://t.co/J020Ss5ckN
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Today, Harper filming TV ads. Tonight, rally in QC, then two days for debate prep. So, likely no q's to him for rest of the week. #elxn4211:06 AM - 30 Sep 2015- Reply
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#NDP promises to set up Office of Parliamentary Science Officer for independent science analysts #cbcNorth #elxn42 http://t.co/vsysToxegQ
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#NDP promises $100M to help 25 Northern communities replace diesel generators with clean energy #cbcNorth #elxn42 http://t.co/wWnBp9TctP
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Travelling NDP road show complete with Teleprompter on shores of Frobisher Bay, Nunavut.
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Oliver says economy is growing "quite strongly" and comfortable growth will continue. #elxn4211:36 AM - 30 Sep 2015
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No excuses for not casting a ballot #Canada. I just #voted from #Japan. #elxn2015 #cdnpoli http://t.co/egMVzHR7wF
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Joe Oliver says the last thing the country needs is the Liberal's plan for deficits.
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Oliver says China, oil prices are the external issues. How we respond to that is the issue. #elxn4211:38 AM - 30 Sep 2015
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"We believe that immigration has been a boon to this country not only economically but socially," Joe Oliver says.
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Oliver: Cdn will experience positive growth for the full year. #elxn4211:42 AM - 30 Sep 2015
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Trudeau live stream is up, but no sign of the Liberal Leader yet.
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#NDP leader Mulcair doing interview with @CBCNunavut's @KevinKablutsiak listen to it tomorrow morning #CBCNorth http://t.co/ETXqoqiLta
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Mulcair: If declaring suicide an emergency will help devote resources to issue he supports it #NDP #CBCNorth #elxn42 http://t.co/WtcQYXVfYB
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Oliver: I've been here. And I've given interviews to anyone who comes to my riding. #elxn4211:44 AM - 30 Sep 2015
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Conservative Leader Stephen Harper issued the following statement about today's announcement that July's GDP growth was 0.3 per cent:The protection of our economy is our number one priority.Our balanced budget and July's GDP growth demonstrates again that our plan to protect Canada's economy, lower taxes and create jobs is propelling our economy forward. Our low-tax, pro-trade, Economic Action Plan is helping Canada's economy grow, led in part by gains in the manufacturing, finance and resource sectors.As we face increasing volatility in the global economy, Conservatives will continue to focus on creating new jobs and making life more affordable for Canadians.Now is not the time for higher taxes or permanent deficits. The Liberal and NDP plans will destabilize the economy by imposing job killing EI and CPP payroll taxes on every worker and employer in this country, and cancelling benefits to families and seniors.
