The government is creating a carve-out for the carbon tax on home heating oil, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday. Government will also double the rural supplement in the carbon tax rebate program The government is creating a carve-out for the carbon tax on home heating oil, Prime Minister Justin …
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Putin calls out protesters, critics and the West after victory in challenge-free Russian election
The United States, Germany, the United Kingdom and other nations have said the vote was neither free nor fair due to the imprisonment of political opponents and censorship. Western nations argue Russian vote not free or fair due to censorship, crackdowns Putin’s expected landslide victory met with protests 6 hours …
Read More »Ukraine pleads with allies to end ‘artificial’ arms shortage as Russia takes key eastern city
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged allies at a global security conference in Munich on Saturday to plug an "artificial" shortage of weapons that is giving Russian forces the upper hand on the battlefield and said stalled U.S. aid was imperative. Russia has upper hand due to stalled aid to Ukraine, …
Read More »U.S. briefs Canada, other allies about security concern involving Russia
The U.S. has informed Congress, as well as Canada and other allies about a pressing national security concern involving Russia. Senior source with direct knowledge of briefing confirms Canada was among allies briefed The U.S. has informed Congress, as well as Canada and other allies about a pressing national security …
Read More »Inside an overnight mission with a Ukrainian drone unit stalking Russian troops
Western aid has lagged, with a U.S. military package held up in Congress for months, and Russian forces have pressed the advantage. As Ukraine sits outgunned and outnumbered, drone units are playing an ever greater role in its defence. By some estimates, Ukraine is acquiring 50,000 drones a month — …
Read More »Ukraine’s allies keep hitting Russia with more sanctions. Russia keeps finding ways around them
Ukraine's allies, including the U.S. and Canada, recently slapped new sanctions on Russia. Though round after round of sanctions have not changed the course of the conflict, experts say the new measures may close loopholes that have limited effectiveness of previous penalties. New measures may close loopholes that have limited …
Read More »Canada donating hundreds of drones to Ukraine to help war effort
The federal government is donating more than 800 drones to help the war effort in Ukraine, Defence Minister Bill Blair announced Monday. Government suggests drones will primarily be used for surveillance missions The federal government is donating more than 800 drones to help the war effort in Ukraine, Defence Minister …
Read More »Hints of a military breakthrough for Ukraine overshadowed by concerns about the future
In its fight against Russia, Ukraine has managed to establish a modest but significant bridgehead on the left bank of the Dnipro River near the village of Krynky. But Ukraine’s top general says his country needs more help from the West, particularly advanced technology, to cement gains. Ukraine's top general …
Read More »U.S. secretly sent long-range missiles to Ukraine for its fight with Russia
The United States in recent weeks secretly shipped long-range missiles to Ukraine for use in its battle to fight off Russian invaders, and Ukraine has now used them twice, a U.S. official said on Wednesday. Official tells Reuters that Ukraine has since used them twice The United States in recent …
Read More »He was banned from running for president. He stills thinks only elections can change Russia
Boris Nadezhdin, a Russian opposition politician, spoke to CBC News about being banned from running for president and his opposition to the war in Ukraine. Boris Nadezhdin admits Russian elections aren't free or fair, but says they are only option for change Despite being disqualified from running for president, Russian …
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