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Guilbeault touts coming green bond, as experts stress need to choose projects wisely
OTTAWA — Canada's environment minister says investors will soon get to purchase a new government bond aimed at financing green projects, which will be selected under guidelines that experts warn could pose potential issues for would-be buyers. The Libe...
Canada urged to help as millions face starvation due to Russian invasion of Ukraine
OTTAWA — The UN World Food Program has warned that millions of people in the developing world and conflict zones are on the brink of starvation following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, one of the world's biggest wheat exporters. It
CTV expresses ‘regrets’ over errors included in Patrick Brown article
TORONTO — CTV News expressed "regrets" Wednesday over errors included in a 2018 report that torpedoed Patrick Brown's career in provincial politics, closing the door on a years-long legal dispute between the two parties. A statement sent by the broadc...
Freeland hints upcoming budget could have more money for military
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland hinted Wednesday that the upcoming federal budget could contain new money for the Canadian Armed Forces, as Canada faces pressure to invest more into its military following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Speaking ...
GiveSendGo tells court it is refunding convoy donations amid freezing order
OTTAWA — Lawyers for a proposed class-action lawsuit against the convoy protest in Ottawa argued in court Wednesday that GiveSendGo may be in breach of a freezing order on funds raised for the convoy on the website. Monique Jilesen, a lawyer
Nunavut aims to lift public health emergency, COVID-19 restrictions in April
IQALUIT, Nunavut — Nunavut's chief public health officer says the territory will aim to end its public health emergency on April 11. Dr. Michael Patterson says COVID-19 public health measures will also ease every two weeks until all restrictions put i...
Rogers suggests Canada ban all sanctioned Russian broadcasters, not just RT
OTTAWA — Communications giant Rogers has suggested that Canada ban all Kremlin-controlled Russian broadcasters, as well as channels owned by sanctioned Russian individuals. The company's recommendation would mean banning not only state-owned broadcast...
Ukraine can’t negotiate with ‘gun to head,’ says Joly as Trudeau presses allies
BERLIN — Canada's foreign affairs minister called for a ceasefire in Russia's invasion of Ukraine on Wednesday, arguing the Ukrainian government needs the breathing room as it heads into talks with the Putin regime. "We need to make sure to support
Independent Ontario MPP Roman Baber to enter Conservative party leadership race
OTTAWA — An independent Ontario legislator, who rose to prominence for speaking out against COVID-19 lockdowns, says he will run for Conservative leadership. Roman Baber will launch his campaign Wednesday evening, and says he considers himself to be th...
Who’s in, who’s out and who else may enter the Conservative party leadership race
OTTAWA — With Sept.10 picked as the date for when the Conservative Party of Canada will have a new leader, time is ticking for prospective candidates and their teams to get into place. Those running have until April 19 to
