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Today's afternoon headlines from CBC Politics - 2026-03-09

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Bloc leader laughs off running 'fake' byelection candidates outside of Quebec

March 9 , 2026 at 03:55:38 p.m. EDT • :

Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet is laughing at the idea of fielding "fake" candidates in Toronto — even if it means ceding a financial advantage to the Liberals in a tight Montreal-area byelection.

Carney heading to Norway to watch NATO exercises, meet with PM

March 9 , 2026 at 05:13:02 p.m. EDT • :

Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to travel to Norway on Friday to observe the Norwegian-led NATO Cold Response exercise above the Arctic Circle.

Financial intelligence unit's deputy director nominated to be next budget watchdog

March 9 , 2026 at 02:26:10 p.m. EDT • :

The Liberal government has named senior public servant Annette Ryan to serve as the new parliamentary budget officer.

Canada's focus for war in Iran must be on 'rapid de-escalation': Anand

March 8 , 2026 at 08:18:51 a.m. EDT • :

Voting begins for new federal NDP leader as Lewis dominates fundraising

March 9 , 2026 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

New Democrats have begun casting their votes with five candidates vying for the job to succeed Jagmeet Singh. New fundraising numbers show candidate Avi Lewis's efforts far surpass any of his opponents as the race enters its final weeks.