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'She knows where she comes from': Mary Simon seen as humble, professional leader
Growing up in northern Quebec, Mary Simon was taught by her grandmother to respect elders and to always be kind.
Jul 6, 2021 1:40 PM
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Head of MADD Canada calls on Nova Scotia premier to take action against drunk driving
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Premier Iain Rankin's apology for a previously undisclosed impaired driving conviction must be followed up with action on the issue, the head of Mothers Against Drunk Driving said Tuesday.
Jul 6, 2021 1:31 PM
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Canada's first Indigenous GG calls appointment 'step forward' to reconciliation
OTTAWA — Mary Simon, an Inuk leader and former diplomat, described her appointment as Canada's next governor general — the first Indigenous person to serve in the role — as a “step forward on the long path to reconciliation.
Jul 6, 2021 1:25 PM
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Liberals maintain narrow lead over Tories among decided voters: Poll
OTTAWA — A new poll suggests Justin Trudeau's Liberal party has only a narrow lead over the Opposition Conservatives among decided voters.
Jul 6, 2021 1:20 PM
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Mary Simon's appointment as Canada's next governor general sparks applause, criticism
OTTAWA — Federal politicians, Indigenous groups and others were quick to weigh in following Mary Simon's appointment as Canada's next governor general on Tuesday.
Jul 6, 2021 12:59 PM
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AFN honours children who perished at residential schools ahead of vote for new chief
OTTAWA — Assembly of First Nations chiefs shared solemn words and prayers of mourning Tuesday for the Indigenous children who died in Canada's residential schools, striking a sombre tone at a virtual gathering that will culminate in the election of t
Jul 6, 2021 12:51 PM
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Kahnawake's first female, LGBTQ grand chief wants to focus on healing, unity
MONTREAL — The Kahnawake Mohawk community south of Montreal has a long tradition of female leadership but has never had a female grand chief — until now.
Jul 6, 2021 12:26 PM
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Inuk leader Mary Simon named Canada's next GG
OTTAWA — Mary Simon, an Inuk leader and former Canadian diplomat, has been named as Canada's next governor general — the first Indigenous person to serve in the role.
Jul 6, 2021 9:03 AM
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A list of those who have served as Canada's governor general since Confederation
OTTAWA — Mary Simon will soon become the 30th person to serve as Canada’s governor general — the first Indigenous person to serve in the role.
Jul 6, 2021 8:38 AM
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Choosing a new AFN national chief, Habs force Game 4 : In The News for July 6
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of July 6 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
Jul 6, 2021 2:15 AM
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