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Girls' softball was an inclusive sport in Alberta. For this teen, a new law could end that
A 15-year-old Alberta athlete says they just played what they believe to be their last competitive softball game, as the province's law bans players assigned male at birth from playing in women's teams.

Summerside tenants in low-income housing frustrated after being told to remove sheds
Summerside Housing Authority tenants have been told to remove the sheds they’ve added to the properties they rent by the end of July.
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Canadians in ICE detention centres left in legal limbo as families try to secure release
Relatives of Canadians detained by ICE in the U.S. say they're furious and frustrated by the treatment of their loved ones and the battles they're having to fight for even the most basic information.
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It's easier than ever to transfer money around the world. So why can it be a hassle for Canadians?
It can be costly or difficult at the traditional banks to send money around the world, with some pointing to a lack of competition in Canada's banking sector. But newer competitors are looking to simplify the process — if customers make the effort to access options outside of a traditional wire transfer.
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What you need to know about the G7 summit in Alberta
The news is about to be flooded with the latest from the Group of Seven as some of the world's most powerful leaders travel to the Canadian Rockies next week for high-level meetings on major issues.
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Hundreds from Sandy Lake evacuate to GTA amid blazing wildfires
Hundreds of Sandy Lake First Nation members have arrived in the Greater Toronto Area to seek refuge as a major wildfire burns near the northwestern Ontario community.
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As wildfires rage across the country, how can Canadians help evacuees?
CBC News has heard from Canadians across the country asking how they can help people affected by wildfires. We've gathered information on what's needed to answer your questions.
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Canadian Harvard students grapple with Trump's attempt to bar foreign students
The Trump administration dealt a major blow Thursday by announcing it was revoking Harvard University's ability to enrol international students. There were 751 Canadian students enrolled at the university in 2024.
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GameStop Canada to be rebranded EB Games after acquisition by Quebec toymaker
GameStop Canada says it has been acquired by French-Canadian entrepreneur Stephan Tetrault from the video game retailer's struggling parent company.
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What happens to Poilievre? What happens to the NDP? Your election questions answered
Ater a five-week sprint campaign, Canadians chose to elect a Liberal minority government led by Mark Carney. How does Parliament work when there’s a minority government, and what comes next for Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and the NDP? Here’s what you need to know.
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Election 2025: Everything you need to know to register to vote and cast your ballot
Here's everything you need to know about how to register to vote and exercise your democratic right.
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Canadians with disabilities told us they feel ‘forgotten.’ Here’s why
Ask CBC News answers your audience question on what the main federal parties are promising for people living with disabilities.

How does Elections Canada keep your votes secure?
With millions of Canadians gearing up to cast their votes on Monday, here’s a breakdown of the process Elections Canada uses to ensure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.
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I don't like the candidates — can I cast a protest vote? Answering your voting questions
Thinking of a protest vote? Federal elections don’t work the same as some provincial ones.
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CBC News is tackling your questions about the federal election and listening to what issues matter to you most. Email ask@cbc.ca to have your voice heard!

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I messed up — can I get a revote? Your voting questions answered
Can you get a second vote if you mess up your first one? The Ask CBC News team is here to help answer that.
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What is Carney’s policy on pipelines?
CBC News answers your audience question on what Liberal Leader Mark Carney’s plans are for pipeline projects.

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What people with disabilities want to hear from party leaders in this election
With just under two weeks to go until election day, some Canadians with disabilities say they feel forgotten by the federal party leaders.
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What happens if Mark Carney loses in Nepean, but the Liberal Party wins nationally?
CBC News answers your audience question about what happens to Liberal Leader Mark Carney if he loses in the Ottawa riding of Nepean, but the Liberal Party wins nationally.

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Why this undecided voter wants an increase in GIS threshold
Ron Sauve, a 73-year-old undecided voter from Niagara Falls, Ont., expressed his frustration with the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) for low-income seniors and said the parties should focus on increasing its threshold rather than just raising payments.

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Why you told us the federal election feels like a big deal
From a shaky economy to constant threats from U.S. President Donald Trump — many of you told us a lot is at stake in this federal election. Any more questions about the vote? Email us: ask@cbc.ca

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Can you vote by email?
CBC News answers your audience question about voting by email if you’re travelling outside of Canada.

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'Tell me how we're going to get through,' undecided voter urges party leaders
Ralph Goring of North Saanich, B.C., is a 62-year-old undecided voter who has previously cast his ballot for the Liberals. He says he's wondering how the parties will be able to keep their campaign promises.

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Why one undecided voter says 'health-care reform' is her priority this election
Dr. Sarah Giles, a rural ER physician in Kenora, Ont., and an undecided voter, says she's most concerned about federal health-care spending, transfer payments and care for First Nations and Métis people.

These new Canadians are voting in a federal election for the 1st time — and it's all about Trump
As Canada’s relationship with the U.S. has destabilized since President Donald Trump took office, many Canadians have been swept up by a wave of patriotism. And for many newly eligible voters, that feeling of belonging in Canada is galvanizing them to head to the ballot box this federal election.
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