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A Canadian Heritage poll suggests declining confidence in democratic institutions and media organizations.

Local governments scored highest when it comes to trust, while social media platforms scored lowest, with just one in 10 believing those platforms act in the public interest.

Innovative Research finds the Conservative Party of Canada has positioned itself as the party of 'hope' in much the same way the Liberals ahead of the 2015 election.

Hamilton's council is hoping a new plan to convert some city-owned surplus properties will lead to more than 150 affordable housing units.

The Criminal Intelligence Service Canada says 29 organized crime groups are believed to be gaining a toehold in public agencies and departments.

The country's largest cities benefited most from a $4-billion fund to build housing for those most at risk of homelessness, while small centres got less.

The lawyer for the families of two of Paul Bernardo's victims is calling on prison transfer rules to be changed to account for inmates who pose no chance of rehabilitation.

New polling shows the Liberal Party's biggest liability is its leader Justin Trudeau. Would a new leader help? And how will the party win support despite Trudeau's unpopularity?

The exchange of hostages and prisoners was delayed Saturday evening after Hamas accused Israel of violating the agreement.

Canada's economy should skirt a recession, according to a group of private sector economists informing the Liberals' fall economic statement.