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ISIS threat making Sinai peacekeeping mission less 'viable,' says Gen. Vance

The country's top military commander warns that a long-standing peacekeeping mission involving 70 Canadian troops in the Sinai is becoming more violent and uncertain in the face of a growing threat by ISIS. More 7:38 PM ET video

• Gen. Jonathan Vance predicts busy, uncertain security environment 5:43 PM ET
• Top general says military action in Libya not inevitable, but Canada watching closely May 24 video
• Harjit Sajjan names blue-ribbon panel to review Canada's defence policy Apr 06 video
• Gen. Jonathan Vance says no end in sight in struggle to defeat ISIS Apr 04 video

Liberals to repeal anti-strike legislation that redefined 'essential service'

Treasury Board President Scott Brison will repeal controversial changes the Harper government enacted that made it more difficult for federal public servants to strike by expanding the definition of what constitutes an essential service. More 8:45 PM ET

• Tories threaten to block Liberal efforts to repeal controversial union laws Jan 29 video
• Unifor leaders support repeal of controversial union legislation Jan 29

Analysis Canadians shrug off Justin Trudeau's elbow, polls suggest

While two polls published this week show that most Canadians are aware of the 'Elbowgate' controversy, a majority said the altercation in the House was much ado about nothing. And, the polls suggest, it has had no impact on the party's support. More 1:04 PM ET read comments

• Justin Trudeau's elbowing incident leaves House in an uproar May 20 video
• Analysis Justin Trudeau apologetic and castigated after elbowing his way into trouble May 20 video

G7 leaders will hear Canada's new approach for boosting world economy

Justin Trudeau will hold bilateral meetings with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande at the Group of Seven summit in Japan. More 2:02 PM ET

• Justin Trudeau makes investment pitch to Japan's automakers May 24 video
• Analysis Trudeau willing to take 'some punches' for work-life balance debate 6:16 PM ET video audio