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Ottawa resident tells convoy organizers' trial he felt 'threatened' during protest

Ottawa resident tells convoy organizers' trial he felt 'threatened' during protest

Ottawa resident Paul Jorgenson felt "threatened" during "Freedom Convoy" demonstrations in winter 2022, he said during his testimony at the criminal trial of two protest organizers on Tuesday.
Freeland considering action on short-term rentals after B.C. announces crackdown

Freeland considering action on short-term rentals after B.C. announces crackdown

OTTAWA — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is applauding the B.C. government for going after short-term rentals and says the federal government is looking at what it can do on the issue as well. The B.C.
Government to begin sharing results of federal spending review next month, Anand says

Government to begin sharing results of federal spending review next month, Anand says

OTTAWA — Treasury Board President Anita Anand says the federal government will begin sharing the results of its spending review next month, with final calculations coming out at the beginning of March.
Jury in B.C. Supreme Court murder trial told witness died before finishing testimony

Jury in B.C. Supreme Court murder trial told witness died before finishing testimony

VANCOUVER — The jury in a British Columbia Supreme Court murder trial has been told that an expert witness didn't finish her testimony because she is dead.
Freeland announces steps to make banking more affordable, create complaints mechanism

Freeland announces steps to make banking more affordable, create complaints mechanism

OTTAWA — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has announced several steps the federal government is taking to make banking more affordable, which in part follow up to pledges made in the spring budget.
Manitoba regional chief Cindy Woodhouse eyes top job at Assembly of First Nations

Manitoba regional chief Cindy Woodhouse eyes top job at Assembly of First Nations

OTTAWA — Manitoba regional chief Cindy Woodhouse has announced her candidacy in the upcoming Assembly of First Nations national chief election.
Government plans business mission to Ukraine, introduces trade legislation

Government plans business mission to Ukraine, introduces trade legislation

OTTAWA — The federal government introduced today legislation to update the Canada-Ukraine free trade agreement and announced plans for a business mission to the country next year.
Opioid overdoses among homeless people rose dramatically: Ontario study

Opioid overdoses among homeless people rose dramatically: Ontario study

Opioid overdoses are killing a growing proportion of people experiencing homelessness in Ontario, a new study suggested Tuesday.
Quebec labour unions in health care, education vote 95 per cent for strike mandate

Quebec labour unions in health care, education vote 95 per cent for strike mandate

MONTREAL — A common front of four major Quebec labour unions has voted 95 per cent for an unlimited general strike mandate. The unions are negotiating as one and represent 420,000 public sector workers in health care, education and social services.
Digital services tax would rate $7.2 billion in federal revenues over five years: PBO

Digital services tax would rate $7.2 billion in federal revenues over five years: PBO

OTTAWA — The parliamentary budget officer says the implementation of a digital services tax would raise $7.2 billion over five years.
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