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Rebel News owner Ezra Levant was 'mentor' to Poilievre, says author

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has historic ties to Rebel News owner Ezra Levant, the right-wing media personality at the epicentre of a controversy that has engulfed Canada's Leaders' Debates Commission. 
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As foreign actors work to influence Canada's election, how safe is your vote?

This is the first federal election since the final report on foreign interference was delivered. Advocates and security officials alike say they're seeing adversaries wage influence campaigns aimed at diaspora communities. What is the risk, and what's being done about it?

How will the parties pay for their promises? Why costed platforms are important

As most of the major parties gear up to unveil their fully costed platforms, a former assistant parliamentary budget officer says they’re important because Canadians want to understand how parties will implement their spending plans during a trade war.

From salt in food to transfer payments: Here's what Ottawa has power over when it comes to your health

The election April 28 presents an opportunity to have a say on certain aspects of health care the federal government controls, and to hold lawmakers — and would-be lawmakers — to account, health policy experts say.