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Liberals to explain how they will foot the bill for new spending in Tuesday's budget

Liberals to explain how they will foot the bill for new spending in Tuesday's budget

OTTAWA — The 2024 federal budget is designed to "meet the moment" facing young Canadians and the economy, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told a room of Canadian business leaders in Ottawa Monday afternoon.
Joly to Israel: 'Take the win' in thwarting Iran's weekend attack, don't retaliate

Joly to Israel: 'Take the win' in thwarting Iran's weekend attack, don't retaliate

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says she's urging Israel to help de-escalate mounting conflicts in the Middle East by not bombing Iran in retaliation for this weekend's thwarted airstrikes.
Here's what the Liberals have promised will be in the federal budget on Tuesday

Here's what the Liberals have promised will be in the federal budget on Tuesday

OTTAWA — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is set to present the federal budget on Tuesday after a countrywide tour that teased many of the housing and affordability measures to be included in the document.
Dental-care double standard: hygienists ask for equal pay under federal plan

Dental-care double standard: hygienists ask for equal pay under federal plan

OTTAWA — The Liberal government is guilty of a double standard when it comes to how much practitioners will be reimbursed under a new federal plan, the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association is charging.
Urban firefighters to get additional training to also battle wildfire blazes

Urban firefighters to get additional training to also battle wildfire blazes

OTTAWA — The federal government is doubling its investment to train urban firefighters to battle wildfires — a growing threat to Canada's cities and towns.
Canada announces more sanctions on Belarus as opposition leader visits Ottawa

Canada announces more sanctions on Belarus as opposition leader visits Ottawa

OTTAWA — Canada is imposing more sanctions on officials in Belarus as the country's exiled opposition leader visits Ottawa.
Quebec employers group worried 'politicized' immigration debate will hurt jobs

Quebec employers group worried 'politicized' immigration debate will hurt jobs

MONTREAL — The latest spat between Quebec and Ottawa over immigration is based on politics and not the reality of the labour market, says the head of a major employers group.
In the news today: Life returns to normal in Israel after Iran attack

In the news today: Life returns to normal in Israel after Iran attack

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
Winning bidder of classic hockey cards looks to find owner who cares more about them

Winning bidder of classic hockey cards looks to find owner who cares more about them

The winning bidder of more than a dozen unopened boxes of classic hockey cards uncovered in a Regina home says he's feeling remorse over his $3.7-million-dollar purchase after hearing how sad the runner-up was upon losing out.
'Fire in the sky': Canadian family in Israel says it's business as usual after attack

'Fire in the sky': Canadian family in Israel says it's business as usual after attack

The rumbles and tremors rattling Leah Appel's Jerusalem apartment building jolted her from sleep around 1:45 on Sunday morning.
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