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Senate and judicial appointments, billions in new spending, a flurry of grants and corporate welfare handouts{ai:summary}First Reading is a daily newsletter that provides updates on Canadian political events and issues, curated by Tristin Hopper of the National Post. Subscribers can receive an early version directly in their inbox. #politics

FIRST READING: Justin Trudeau's very busy lame duck government

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