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Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland is seen in the House of Commons as she awaits U.S. President Joe Biden’s address to Parliament, in Ottawa, Friday, March 24, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

$491B federal budget invests heavily in green economic transformation

Almost one-third of the investment tax credits will be for clean power

Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland is seen in the House of Commons as she awaits U.S. President Joe Biden’s address to Parliament, in Ottawa, Friday, March 24, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh meets with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Budget 2023: Projected cost of federal dental program set to more than double

The program is the linchpin of the Liberal’s confidence-and-supply deal with the NDP

NDP leader Jagmeet Singh meets with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland speaks during a news conference before delivering the Federal budget, Tuesday, March 28, 2023 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Federal budget 2023 includes $59.5 billion in new spending, looks to increase revenue

Federal deficit is projected to decrease to $14 billion by 2027-28 from $43 billion

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland speaks during a news conference before delivering the Federal budget, Tuesday, March 28, 2023 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
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Cerundolo upsets Canada’s Auger-Aliassime in Miami Open, Andreescu out due to injury

Montreal’s Felix Auger-Aliassime is out of the Miami Open after being upset…

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Bring title insurers under anti-money laundering rules, former executive says

Title insurers need to be brought under anti-money laundering rules to fight…

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Walmart Canada CEO Gonzalo Gebara spoke before the parliamentary committee on food inflation on March 27, 2023. Customers shop for food at Walmart in Salem, N.H., Monday, June 5, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Elise Amendola

Walmart Canada CEO says retailer not trying to profit from inflation

Walmart Canada is not trying to profit from food inflation, president and…

Walmart Canada CEO Gonzalo Gebara spoke before the parliamentary committee on food inflation on March 27, 2023. Customers shop for food at Walmart in Salem, N.H., Monday, June 5, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Elise Amendola
In this image from video provided by Jozen Reodica, law enforcement officers lead children away from the scene of a shooting at The Covenant School, a private Christian school in Nashville, Tenn., on Monday March 27, 2023. (Jozen Reodica via AP)

Nashville school shooter had drawn maps, done surveillance

The suspect in a Nashville school shooting on Monday had drawn a…

In this image from video provided by Jozen Reodica, law enforcement officers lead children away from the scene of a shooting at The Covenant School, a private Christian school in Nashville, Tenn., on Monday March 27, 2023. (Jozen Reodica via AP)
Firefighters attend the scene of a house explosion that injured several people, destroyed one home and damaged others in Calgary, Alta., Monday, March 27, 2023.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

At least 10 injured after explosion destroys Calgary home: fire department

At least 10 people were seriously injured Monday after an explosion destroyed…

Firefighters attend the scene of a house explosion that injured several people, destroyed one home and damaged others in Calgary, Alta., Monday, March 27, 2023.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland delivered her second federal budget on April 7. Member of Parliament Michael McLeod said investments in affordable housing in the Northwest Territories and investments in housing construction will have economic benefits for the NWT in the coming decade. The Canadian Press

Grocery money, clean tech tax breaks expected in federal budget Tuesday

A second top-up to GST rebate cheques for low-income Canadians and “significant”…

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland delivered her second federal budget on April 7. Member of Parliament Michael McLeod said investments in affordable housing in the Northwest Territories and investments in housing construction will have economic benefits for the NWT in the coming decade. The Canadian Press
Police salute during a procession to a funeral home for Const. Travis Jordan and Const. Brett Ryan in Edmonton on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. A regimental funeral is set to be held Monday for the two officers, who were shot and killed while responding to a family dispute. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Funeral held for two Edmonton police officers shot and killed responding to call

Under a bright sun on streets wrapped in a chill wind, the…

Police salute during a procession to a funeral home for Const. Travis Jordan and Const. Brett Ryan in Edmonton on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. A regimental funeral is set to be held Monday for the two officers, who were shot and killed while responding to a family dispute. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
Highland cattle graze as snow falls near Cremona, Alta., Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020. Japan is lifting the last of its restrictions against Canadian beef, 20 years after this country's BSE crisis. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Japan to resume imports of Canadian processed beef, 20 years after mad cow disease

Japan is lifting the last of its restrictions against Canadian beef, 20…

Highland cattle graze as snow falls near Cremona, Alta., Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020. Japan is lifting the last of its restrictions against Canadian beef, 20 years after this country's BSE crisis. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Brent Laing sweeps for teammate Jennifer Jones in the Wall Grain Mixed Doubles Curling Classic at the Oshawa Curling Club in Oshawa, Ont. on Monday, November 16, 2015. Canadian curlers Jennifer Jones and Brent Laing are off to a winning start to the season. The husband-and-wife team downed Scotland's Jayne Stirling and Fraser Kingan 9-5 in the mixed doubles final of the Audi quattro Winter Games NZ on Thursday.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

Jones, Laing win national mixed curling doubles title

Jennifer Jones didn’t talk about her clutch deuce, the $40,000 winner’s cheque…

Brent Laing sweeps for teammate Jennifer Jones in the Wall Grain Mixed Doubles Curling Classic at the Oshawa Curling Club in Oshawa, Ont. on Monday, November 16, 2015. Canadian curlers Jennifer Jones and Brent Laing are off to a winning start to the season. The husband-and-wife team downed Scotland's Jayne Stirling and Fraser Kingan 9-5 in the mixed doubles final of the Audi quattro Winter Games NZ on Thursday.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
Auditor General Karen Hogan holds a press conference in Ottawa on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. The Auditor General says two thirds of people with disabilities encountered barriers on federally regulated planes and trains in 2019 and 2020, and is highlighting a lack of consultation and enforcement by agencies involved. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Two-thirds of Canadians with disabilities found barriers on planes, trains: audit

About two-thirds of people with disabilities encountered barriers on federally regulated planes…

Auditor General Karen Hogan holds a press conference in Ottawa on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. The Auditor General says two thirds of people with disabilities encountered barriers on federally regulated planes and trains in 2019 and 2020, and is highlighting a lack of consultation and enforcement by agencies involved. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Police salute during a procession to a funeral home for Const. Travis Jordan and Const. Brett Ryan in Edmonton on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. A regimental funeral is set to be held Monday for the two officers, who were shot and killed while responding to a family dispute. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Funeral for two Edmonton police officers shot and killed responding to family dispute

A regimental funeral is set to be held today for two Edmonton…

Police salute during a procession to a funeral home for Const. Travis Jordan and Const. Brett Ryan in Edmonton on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. A regimental funeral is set to be held Monday for the two officers, who were shot and killed while responding to a family dispute. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
Flooding due to months of rain in California is delaying the planting of lettuce crops, and those in the industry say prices of the popular leafy green will likely be high in the spring and summer in the latest example of how extreme weather is making our food chain more vulnerable. In this Jan. 31, 2012 photo, a farm worker carries heads of romaine lettuce in the lettuce fields near Holtville, Calif. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Gregory Bull

Lettuce prices likely to rise again amid California flooding, experts say

Lettuce prices are likely to rise next month and could stay high…

Flooding due to months of rain in California is delaying the planting of lettuce crops, and those in the industry say prices of the popular leafy green will likely be high in the spring and summer in the latest example of how extreme weather is making our food chain more vulnerable. In this Jan. 31, 2012 photo, a farm worker carries heads of romaine lettuce in the lettuce fields near Holtville, Calif. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Gregory Bull
Panellist for Canada Reads 2023 Mattea Roach poses with the book “Ducks” by Kate Beaton in this undated handout photo. With the graphic memoir about her two years working in the oilsands, Beaton paints a nuanced portrait characterized by misogyny and corporate interests, but also unexpected acts of kindness and tight-knit community. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO - CBC

Kate Beaton’s graphic memoir ‘Ducks’ gives insight into working at Alberta’s oilsands

When Kate Beaton migrated west to work in Alberta’s oilsands, she didn’t…

Panellist for Canada Reads 2023 Mattea Roach poses with the book “Ducks” by Kate Beaton in this undated handout photo. With the graphic memoir about her two years working in the oilsands, Beaton paints a nuanced portrait characterized by misogyny and corporate interests, but also unexpected acts of kindness and tight-knit community. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO - CBC
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. President Joe Biden share a laugh after Biden’s address to Parliament in the House of Commons, on Parliament Hill, in Ottawa, Friday, March 24, 2023. U.S. envoy David Cohen says Biden’s visit was an authentic, intimate showcase of how important Canada continues to be to its southern neighbour. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Biden’s visit an ‘authentic’ expression of Canada’s importance to U.S.: ambassador

Washington envoy says two leaders made progress on Norad, critical minerals

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. President Joe Biden share a laugh after Biden’s address to Parliament in the House of Commons, on Parliament Hill, in Ottawa, Friday, March 24, 2023. U.S. envoy David Cohen says Biden’s visit was an authentic, intimate showcase of how important Canada continues to be to its southern neighbour. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Bronze medalists, Canadian Kerri Einarson, Val Sweeting, Shannon Birchard, Briane Harris and Krysten Karwacki show their medals after the LGT World Women’s Curling Championship at Goransson Arena in Sandviken, Sweden, Sunday, March 26, 2023. Canada defeated Sweden 8-5. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-TT, Jonas Ekstromer

Canada downs Sweden to capture 2nd straight world women’s curling bronze medal

Switzerland took gold, and Norway got silver

Bronze medalists, Canadian Kerri Einarson, Val Sweeting, Shannon Birchard, Briane Harris and Krysten Karwacki show their medals after the LGT World Women’s Curling Championship at Goransson Arena in Sandviken, Sweden, Sunday, March 26, 2023. Canada defeated Sweden 8-5. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-TT, Jonas Ekstromer
Members of the 5e Regiment d’artillerie legere du Canada board an aircraft heading for Latvia, in Quebec City, Wednesday, March 23, 2022. The Canadian Armed Forces is under fire for its plan to cut thousands of troops off a cost-of-living allowance without much notice. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot

Military under fire as thousands of troops face lost cost-of-living allowance

7,700 members will lose the top-up by July

Members of the 5e Regiment d’artillerie legere du Canada board an aircraft heading for Latvia, in Quebec City, Wednesday, March 23, 2022. The Canadian Armed Forces is under fire for its plan to cut thousands of troops off a cost-of-living allowance without much notice. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot
Animikii founder and CEO Jeff Ward is photographed outside the Songhees Wellness Centre in Victoria, Monday, March 20, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito

For one tech company, Indigenous values are central to hiring, projects and strategy

Love, truth and respect guide practices at Animikii

Animikii founder and CEO Jeff Ward is photographed outside the Songhees Wellness Centre in Victoria, Monday, March 20, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito
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