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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.
MP Han Dong threatens legal action against Global over foreign interference report

MP Han Dong threatens legal action against Global over foreign interference report

OTTAWA — Han Dong is threatening legal action against Global News and its parent company after the media outlet published an allegation the Toronto MP spoke to a Chinese diplomat about delaying the release of two Canadians.
Ukraine demands emergency UN meeting over Putin nuclear plan

Ukraine demands emergency UN meeting over Putin nuclear plan

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine's government on Sunday called for an emergency meeting of the U.N. Security Council to “counter the Kremlin's nuclear blackmail” after Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed plans to station tactical atomic weapons in Belarus.
B.C. to provide 330 new homes for people living in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside

B.C. to provide 330 new homes for people living in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside

VANCOUVER — British Columbia will provide 330 new homes for people living in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside by the end of June, the province's housing minister announced Sunday.
In Trump probe, key witness as grand jury is back at work

In Trump probe, key witness as grand jury is back at work

NEW YORK (AP) — A pivotal figure in the hush money payment investigation of Donald Trump was seen Monday leaving the Manhattan building where a grand jury has been meeting for months, though there was still no word on when the panel might vote on a possible indictment of the former president.
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.
Biden's visit an 'authentic' expression of Canada's importance to U.S.: ambassador

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

WASHINGTON — The federal Liberals aren't the only ones declaring U.S. President Joe Biden's visit to Ottawa a triumph for Canada-U.S. relations: Washington's envoy, too, described it Friday as an "overarching success."
RCMP arrest suspect in Montreal on terrorism allegations after tip from FBI

RCMP arrest suspect in Montreal on terrorism allegations after tip from FBI

MONTREAL — A Montreal man arrested on terrorism-related concerns was released under strict conditions Thursday as the Crown sought to have him sign a peace bond.
Stand for the 'common person' Pierre Poilievre tells faithful gathered in Ottawa

Stand for the 'common person' Pierre Poilievre tells faithful gathered in Ottawa

OTTAWA — Pierre Poilievre rallied a room of conservative faithful gathered in Ottawa Thursday by calling on them to become "champions" of ordinary people.
BREAKING: At least 10 injured after explosion destroys Calgary home: fire department

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

CALGARY — Officials say at least 10 people have been seriously injured after an explosion destroyed a home in Calgary.