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Trudeau government set to table modest budget amid U.S. uncertainty

Trudeau government set to table modest budget amid U.S. uncertainty

OTTAWA — The Trudeau government will chart the next segment of its mandate this week in what's expected to be a modest budget — but the omnipresent economic unknowns in the U.S. could eventually force Ottawa from a steady-as-she-goes course.

Finance Canada says there are 'limits' to transparency on gender-based analysis

OTTAWA — A newly released memo from Finance Canada says departmental officials regularly examine how proposals from across the government affect women and men in different ways, but suggests they want to keep their conclusions secret.
Five things feminists would like to see in Wednesday's federal budget

Five things feminists would like to see in Wednesday's federal budget

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has made gender equality a priority for his Liberal government, arguing it makes good economic sense. "We know that when women are included and given the same opportunities as men ...
Reinvention of head coach Guy Boucher propels Senators resurgence

Reinvention of head coach Guy Boucher propels Senators resurgence

OTTAWA — There's a persistent sneer on Guy Boucher's face, but the Ottawa Senators head coach doesn't lose his cool like he might have in the past after a disappointing overtime loss.
Sonic the Hedgehog to J.Lo: Five questions raised by Drake's 'More Life'

Sonic the Hedgehog to J.Lo: Five questions raised by Drake's 'More Life'

TORONTO — Drake has finally delivered "More Life," but he hasn't necessarily handed us all the answers.
Heart pills or food? Wabush mine pensioners struggle after benefits cut

Heart pills or food? Wabush mine pensioners struggle after benefits cut

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Jim Skinner thought after a 35-year career at the Wabush iron ore mine in Labrador he'd be set for the golden retirement he had earned. He was wrong. U.S.
Ontario bill aims to hold elevator contractors responsible for fixing outages

Ontario bill aims to hold elevator contractors responsible for fixing outages

TORONTO — Maintenance contractors would be held responsible for getting broken-down elevators up and running in relatively short order under proposed novel legislation in Ontario that seeks to address what some have deemed a crisis.

Man dies in hospital following shooting in Toronto's East York area

Toronto police say a man is dead after a shooting in the city's east end Saturday night. Police say the shooting happened at about 9 p.m. in the East York area.
'Why have Nunavut?' Battle over education bill goes to heart of territory

'Why have Nunavut?' Battle over education bill goes to heart of territory

IQALUIT, Nunavut — To the Nunavut government, it's an update to old legislation that needs to acknowledge reality. To others, it's a dagger to the territory's heart.

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch this week in Canadian business: St. Lawrence Seaway opening: The St. Lawrence Seaway is scheduled to open Monday for the commercial shipping season.
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