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In a defiant stance amid rising carbon pricing debates, Mark Carney has rejected calls to disburse an 814‑million‑dollar rebate to Québec and British Columbia residents. The move has ignited discussions about fairness in fiscal policy, as skeptics mock the notion of conveniently doling out millions.
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Canada-U.S. Negotiations Intensify Over Economic and Security Deal
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Canada raises defense budget to bolster NATO commitments
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Alberta Premier Faces Rowdy Town Hall Over Coal Policy
At a highly charged town hall in southern Alberta, frustrated local residents vociferously challenged the premier and her ministers as they defended controversial changes to the province’s coal policy. Heated exchanges underscored a tangible disconnect between government policy and public expectations. More...
G7 Summit in Alberta prompts local patience and global outreach
With the high-stakes international summit approaching in Kananaskis, local Calgary officials urge residents to bear with upcoming traffic and security disruptions. In parallel, Canada's diplomatic agenda is in full swing, marked by an invitation to the United Arab Emirates to join the summit amidst an undercurrent of intense global discussions on economic and political cooperation. More...
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