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Should Ottawa share responsibility for the costs of smoking?

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The Supreme Court of Canada will determine if the federal government should be dragged into court cases aimed at getting tobacco companies to foot the bills for smokers who get sick.  (Pawel Dwulit/The Canadian Press)

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White House asks Senate to prioritize DREAM Act

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The DREAM Act is an American legislative proposal first introduced in the Senate on Aug. 1, 2001 and most recently on May 11, 2011, when the bill was re-introduced in the U.S. Senate.

 

WASHINGTON — Top federal officials have urged the Senate

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Forex focus: why the Canadian dollar is anything but loony; The royal visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge has put Canada in the spotlight

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The Duke and Duchess and Cambridge, pictured during their royal tour of Canada Photo: Matt Baron/BEI/Rex Features

 

Fortunately the newlyweds aren’t cash-strapped

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Air Canada workers could strike Monday

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CAW president Ken Lewenza speaks to Air Canada workers rallying outside of Pearson Airport's Terminal 1 on Thursday. (Priya Sankaran/CBC)

 

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Air Canada customer service and sales staff say they're willing to walk off the job Monday night if the airline doesn't budge on key concessions.

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William and Kate on multi-city Canada, U.S. tour

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In this photo provided by Clarence House on Saturday April 30 2011, Britain's Prince William, left, and his wife Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, pose for a photograph in the throne room at Buckingham Palace, following their wedding at Westminster Abbey, London, on Friday, April 29.  (Hugo Burnand, Clarence House/AP photo)

 

LONDON (AP) — Royal officials say Prince William and his bride will travel thousands of miles (kilometers) from Canada's north to Southern California on their first official overseas trip.

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