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Some Canadian communities make it mandatory for homeowners to replace lead pipes. Do such bylaws work?

Some Canadian communities make it mandatory for homeowners to replace lead pipes. Do such bylaws work?

The Canadian Environmental Law Association is recommending that all cities pass bylaws to make it mandatory for property owners to replace lead pipes on their side of the property line. Hamilton has a bylaw aimed at preventing partial lead service-line replacements, and some Quebec and Saskatchewan have similar rules. Here’s what people in Thunder Bay, Ont., have to say about the idea as the city faces a $350-million class-action lawsuit.

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The Conservatives have a plan to bring down the Liberal government. Will it work?
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June 23, 2024

The Conservatives have a plan to bring down the Liberal government. Will it work?

The Conservatives have shared their latest plan to bring down…

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Conservatives to move non-confidence motion against Liberal government in the new year
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June 23, 2024

Conservatives to move non-confidence motion against Liberal government in the new year

The Conservatives say they will move a motion of non-confidence…

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Trudeau's Christmas message emphasizes 'love and kindness' as he faces calls to resign
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June 23, 2024

Trudeau’s Christmas message emphasizes ‘love and kindness’ as he faces calls to resign

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s annual Christmas message encourages Canadians to…

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Most Liberals in caucus want Trudeau to go: MP
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June 23, 2024

Most Liberals in caucus want Trudeau to go: MP

Longtime Trudeau loyalist Chandra Arya says it’s time for the…

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Some Liberal MPs peg Chrystia Freeland as Trudeau's successor if he steps down
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June 23, 2024

Some Liberal MPs peg Chrystia Freeland as Trudeau’s successor if he steps down

Calls are growing from within the Liberal caucus for Prime…

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Trudeau shuffles the deck while the nation waits for him to make up his mind
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June 23, 2024

Trudeau shuffles the deck while the nation waits for him to make up his mind

The 29th ministry since Confederation now has some new members…

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Trudeau set to shuffle his cabinet Friday after tumultuous week: sources
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June 23, 2024

Trudeau set to shuffle his cabinet Friday after tumultuous week: sources

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will shuffle his cabinet Friday, multiple…

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Trudeau gave a speech to the Liberals' holiday party — but Freeland stole the show
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June 23, 2024

Trudeau gave a speech to the Liberals’ holiday party — but Freeland stole the show

On the day the House of Commons adjourned for the…

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Some Liberal MPs repeat calls for Trudeau to quit after Freeland debacle — but he still has defenders
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June 23, 2024

Some Liberal MPs repeat calls for Trudeau to quit after Freeland debacle — but he still has defenders

Some Liberal MPs said Tuesday Prime Minister Justin Trudeau can’t…

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