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Documents show Trudeau warned of issued linked to 'build back better' pledge

Documents show Trudeau warned of issued linked to 'build back better' pledge

OTTAWA — Newly released documents show Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was given warnings about the complexity of plans to "build back better" from the pandemic that could lead to economic uncertainty.
Russian advance on Kyiv and Canada's safe haven: In The News for Feb. 25

Russian advance on Kyiv and Canada's safe haven: In The News for Feb. 25

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Feb. 25 ... What we are watching in Ukraine ...
Experts question Alberta budget claims of diversifying away from oil and gas revenues

Experts question Alberta budget claims of diversifying away from oil and gas revenues

EDMONTON — Canada's oil province may finally be shedding its image as an economic one-trick pony, the Alberta government says in its new budget.
Canada, allies bring in stronger sanctions after Russia strikes Ukraine

Canada, allies bring in stronger sanctions after Russia strikes Ukraine

OTTAWA — Shock and horror turned to anger on Thursday as Canada and its allies responded to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine with a barrage of new sanctions targeting the Russian economy and its leaders that they hoped would avert an all-out war.
'We are all Ukrainian,' envoy tells Canada as he laments breakdown in world order

'We are all Ukrainian,' envoy tells Canada as he laments breakdown in world order

OTTAWA — As the world watched war arrive in Ukraine, Andrii Bukvych was hearing first-hand accounts from family and loved ones in Kyiv.
'Credible but cautious': Alberta budget out of red; forecasts rosy economic future

'Credible but cautious': Alberta budget out of red; forecasts rosy economic future

EDMONTON — Alberta’s budget is out of the red, forecasts a rosy economic future and promises big-bucks spending on hospitals, health care and programs to plug gaps in its burgeoning labour force.
'The free world must rally': Ukrainian Canadians denounce Russian attacks

'The free world must rally': Ukrainian Canadians denounce Russian attacks

MONTREAL — Yellow and blue flags flew in cities across Canada on Thursday as Ukrainian Canadians organized demonstrations to denounce Russia's attack on Ukraine and urged Ottawa to act swiftly to defend their homeland.
A surplus, health spending and student spots: Highlights of the Alberta budget

A surplus, health spending and student spots: Highlights of the Alberta budget

EDMONTON — Finance Minister Travis Toews tabled Alberta's 2022 budget on Thursday and for the first time in years the province is out of the red.
Michael Moldaver to retire from Supreme Court of Canada in September

Michael Moldaver to retire from Supreme Court of Canada in September

OTTAWA — Justice Michael Moldaver plans to step down from the Supreme Court of Canada on Sept. 1, a few months before he reaches the mandatory retirement age of 75.
Members of Congress call out Canada for approving Neo Lithium sale to Chinese company

Members of Congress call out Canada for approving Neo Lithium sale to Chinese company

WASHINGTON — With the United States and Canada each taking stock of their supply-chain woes and marking one year since their heralded bilateral "road map," a group of House Republicans is raising concerns about whether the two countries should be wor