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NDP, Liberals upbeat about new deal as some warn of pitfalls for the 'junior partner'

NDP, Liberals upbeat about new deal as some warn of pitfalls for the 'junior partner'

OTTAWA — NDP and Liberal MPs were generally upbeat about the idea of working together as the dust began to settle following the unexpected announcement that their party leaders had reached a deal to keep the Liberal government going for another three
Gym-goers, sports fans, smokers face more taxes in Saskatchewan budget

Gym-goers, sports fans, smokers face more taxes in Saskatchewan budget

REGINA — Working out or going to a professional football game could cost more this fall with proposed new taxes outlined in Saskatchewan's budget.
Trudeau calls on European leaders to unite, aid Ukraine and further sanction Russia

Trudeau calls on European leaders to unite, aid Ukraine and further sanction Russia

BRUSSELS — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a plea to European leaders to come together as democracies in the face of Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine and tackle growing uncertainties citizens have about the future.
90 scientists ask feds to protect carbon-rich old forests in upcoming climate plan

90 scientists ask feds to protect carbon-rich old forests in upcoming climate plan

Days before the federal government is expected to explain how it will meet greenhouse gas targets, 90 prominent scientists have written a letter urging it to ensure that old-growth forests are a big part of that plan.
Canadian troops ordered to stay away as foreign fighters flock to Ukraine

Canadian troops ordered to stay away as foreign fighters flock to Ukraine

OTTAWA — Members of the Canadian Armed Forces have been banned from joining the thousands of foreigners who have flocked to Ukraine in recent weeks to help fight Russia’s invasion. Vice-chief of the defence staff Lt.-Gen.
British minister hopes for free trade deal with Canada within a year

British minister hopes for free trade deal with Canada within a year

OTTAWA — Britain's trade minister says she hopes her country can finalize a formal free trade agreement with Canada within a year now that negotiations are set to start in earnest. U.K.
Quebec to hold public inquiry into deaths of young sisters killed by their father

Quebec to hold public inquiry into deaths of young sisters killed by their father

QUEBEC — The Quebec government announced on Wednesday that a public coroner's inquiry will be held into the death of two young sisters and their father in 2020.
Alleged head of extremist group one of two charged after anti-mask protests in N.S.

Alleged head of extremist group one of two charged after anti-mask protests in N.S.

HALIFAX — A police investigation of anti-mask protests outside the home of Nova Scotia's chief medical officer has led to charges of criminal harassment against two people, including a man described as a leader of a far-right extremist group.
Liberal-NDP deal on pharmacare should include some illicit substances: advocates

Liberal-NDP deal on pharmacare should include some illicit substances: advocates

OTTAWA — Advocates say they hope the agreement reached by the Liberals and New Democrats for a national pharmacare program will lead to coverage for some illicit substances.
Federal carbon-price rebates to rise more than expected in Ontario and Manitoba

Federal carbon-price rebates to rise more than expected in Ontario and Manitoba

OTTAWA — The value of carbon-price rebate cheques from the federal government will jump more than 66 per cent in Ontario and Manitoba this year, to make up for too-small rebates the last two years.
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