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As economy faces potential recession, Liberals to release 'tricky' budget Tuesday

As economy faces potential recession, Liberals to release 'tricky' budget Tuesday

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals are set to unveil a budget on Tuesday intended to showcase their plans to keep Canada competitive amid the clean energy transition while supporting Canadians who are struggling with affordability.
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These are the three things you should expect in the federal Liberals' upcoming budget

These are the three things you should expect in the federal Liberals' upcoming budget

OTTAWA — The federal Liberal government is expected to release its budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year on Tuesday.
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Millennials dominate insolvencies as credit card, student loan, CERB tax debts add up

Millennials dominate insolvencies as credit card, student loan, CERB tax debts add up

Insolvency trustee Doug Hoyes encounters a lot of Canadians with money troubles, but he's become particularly sympathetic to the plight of young people who find themselves financially underwater.
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Questions raised about safety of Old Montreal building destroyed by fatal fire

Questions raised about safety of Old Montreal building destroyed by fatal fire

MONTREAL — More than a week after a fatal fire tore through a building in Old Montreal, accounts from former tenants and victims of the blaze are raising questions about the safety of the heritage property.
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Asylum seeker deal between U.S. and Canada won't stop drama at border, advocates say

Asylum seeker deal between U.S. and Canada won't stop drama at border, advocates say

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — About a dozen asylum seekers hoping to start a new life in Canada saw their plans hit a snag on Saturday afternoon when they learned an unofficial crossing between the Canadian and U.S.
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Huge, deconsecrated Roman Catholic church in N.S. Acadian community now up for sale

Huge, deconsecrated Roman Catholic church in N.S. Acadian community now up for sale

HALIFAX — A huge, deconsecrated Roman Catholic church that has been a landmark to the Acadian community in southwestern Nova Scotia is up for sale. St.
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St. John's, N.L., airport closed after late night fire on 2nd floor forces evacuation

St. John's, N.L., airport closed after late night fire on 2nd floor forces evacuation

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A fire at the international airport in St. John's, N.L., resulted in the passenger terminal being closed late Friday night with the reopening set for Sunday evening as a cleanup continued.
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Montreal artist won't change puppet that community groups say looks like blackface

Montreal artist won't change puppet that community groups say looks like blackface

MONTREAL — A theatre performance for children featuring a puppet that has been described as racist is continuing in the Montreal area.
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Punishment of First World War soldiers for sexual orientation detailed in new study

Punishment of First World War soldiers for sexual orientation detailed in new study

OTTAWA — Frederick Lea Hardy died fighting for Canada near Vimy Ridge in the First World War. Shortly before being killed in action, the teenager spent time in prison doing hard labour as a military punishment for his sexuality.
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Security adviser warned PM of public concerns on foreign agent registry: memo

Security adviser warned PM of public concerns on foreign agent registry: memo

OTTAWA — A newly released memo shows the prime minister's national security adviser warned him to expect some pushback from planned public consultations about a foreign agent registry, given that countries have used such registries as tools of contro
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