Carolyn Bennett
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Carolyn Bennett’s ambassadorship to Denmark was expedited: emailsThe government has not offered a rationale for asking Denmark to expedite its approval of Bennett's appointment, which came a week before her resignation as MP.CanadaJan 29, 2025
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Exiting MPs share their views on the state of politics: ‘Toxic atmosphere’Exiting MPs from all three major national parties agree that the current state of politics has grown increasingly adversarial, but the tone of debate can still be calmed.CanadaDec 29, 2023
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Carolyn Bennett, longtime Liberal MP and cabinet minister, stepping downBennett served under three prime ministers and spent a little over 10 years in cabinet, more than half that as the Crown-Indigenous relations minister between 2015 and 2021.CanadaDec 12, 2023
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Liberal minister Carolyn Bennett says she won’t seek re-electionCarolyn Bennett was first elected to the House of Commons in 1997 after working as a family physician and an associate professor at the University of Toronto.PoliticsJul 24, 2023
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Conservative motion to condemn Liberals on safe drug supply fails in HouseIn a vote of 209 to 113 Monday, MPs defeated a motion presented by Poilievre.PoliticsMay 29, 2023
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Canada plans to reduce overdose rates with new funding, Liberals stress crisis impactHealth Canada announced an additional $37 million Friday for programs to combat the opioid crisis, including projects in British Columbia, Manitoba, Nunavut and Ontario.CanadaApr 14, 2023
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South Okanagan Women in Need Society to receive over $300K in federal fundingThe funds will go towards hiring a part-time substance use counsellor and will help their outreach program reach more people.HealthMar 21, 2023
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Simcoe County program receives $666K in support for LGBTQ2 mental healthThe Gilbert Centre for Social and Support Services is getting over $666,000 in funding to support the mental health needs of the LGBTQ2 community.HealthMar 20, 2023
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How much alcohol does a standard drink contain? Canadians should get info, says ministerThe centre says limiting yourself to no more than two standard drinks a week will help you avoid alcohol-related health consequences.CanadaFeb 15, 2023
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Feds looking to delay expansion of assisted dying: ‘Need to get this right’'We’re seeking to move that time period back,' Minister of Justice David Lametti said on Thursday afternoon during a press conference.CanadaDec 15, 2022
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