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IQALUIT, Nunavut — Things to know about the Nunavut riding: Worth watching: Leona Aglukkaq, a well-regarded minister in the territorial cabinet, won the seat for the Conservatives in 2008.

By Stephanie Levitz THE CANADIAN PRESS VAUGHAN, Ont.

WINNIPEG — Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau promised millions of dollars in new money Tuesday for research and development, as well as for small technology businesses.

OTTAWA — The federal NDP is questioning the way the Liberals have costed their $2.6-billion pledge for First Nations education, saying the party has promised to top up a Conservative promise that no longer exists.

IQALUIT, Nunavut — An NDP government would spend $32 million over four years to ensure more northerners have access to nutritious food, party leader Tom Mulcair said Tuesday.

OTTAWA — It was their job interview for the position of international statesman. For the three federal leaders, Monday’s foreign policy debate exposed some sharp differences on how they’d shepherd Canada through a turbulent world.

OTTAWA — “Canada is still involved in peacekeeping in areas like the Sinai. We still contribute peacekeepers around the world.

OTTAWA — A look at key developments Tuesday on the campaign trail: Stephen Harper took to a growing community north of Toronto to promote home ownership.

Diana Mehta The Canadian Press A little-known satirical news site founded by a 19-year-old has been shaking up the federal election campaign in a way that’s making observers and political parties take note.

RIVIERE-DU-LOUP, Que. — Stephen Harper is making a promise to keep his promise — and he’s even locking it up and throwing away the key.