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Cutest Pets on the Hill assembles its Team Canada for global contest

Plus: Former NDP MP Matthew Green lands a new job, Pamela Anderson and Michael Cera spotted in Ottawa, ex-NDP leader Tom Mulcair will chat about party unity in Montreal, and four former Israeli politicians including Ehud Olmert will take part in the Munk Debate next month.

In the first Global Cutest Pets Showdown, the Canadian Animal Health Institute is fielding ‘Team Canada’ featuring 2025’s Cutest Dog winner Louis, left, Cutest Pet ‘Other’ category winner Hiccup the hamster, and Cutest Cat winner Göçebe.

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BY CHRISTINA LEADLAY

November 10, 2025

There’s a new Team Canada that’s more “claws out” than “elbows up” as it faces international opponents.

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