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Ontario call for proposals to study feasibility of east-west pipeline criticized as 'hobbled together'

Ontario call for proposals to study feasibility of east-west pipeline criticized as ‘hobbled together’

The prospect of an east-west energy corridor — backed by Ontario, Alberta and Saskatchewan — has sparked sharp debate. Industry associations and engineering unions say such a pipeline project could create thousands of jobs and secure Canada’s energy future, but criticism includes that it was thrown together and needs more government transparency.

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Canada is running out of runway for its F-35 review

Canada is running out of runway for its F-35 review

As the Trump administration grows irritated that Canada continues to review the multibillion-dollar purchase of F-35s, the Liberal government has gone out of its way to downplay how the fighter jet plan is obviously being used as leverage in trade talks. There are, however, legitimate reasons for one more look — just not ones the government is willing to acknowledge in its talking points.

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Canada is getting poorer when compared to its wealthy peers, data shows | CBC News
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February 19, 2024

Canada is getting poorer when compared to its wealthy peers, data shows | CBC News

Canada is among the richest countries in the world —…

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ANALYSIS | Rising unemployment is just the latest economic indicator flashing red | CBC News
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February 19, 2024

ANALYSIS | Rising unemployment is just the latest economic indicator flashing red | CBC News

Canada’s unemployment rate is just the latest economic indicator flashing…

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I was born in Africa. Black History Month isn't easy for me
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February 1, 2024

I was born in Africa. Black History Month isn’t easy for me

I started to resent my culture First Person columns are…

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Gaza’s ceasefire has stalled as both sides drag their feet, leaving few countries willing to step up and help
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January 26, 2024

Gaza’s ceasefire has stalled as both sides drag their feet, leaving few countries willing to step up and help

Both sides of the miserable war in Gaza are dragging…

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Israel begins limited pause in fighting as criticism mounts over hunger in Gaza
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January 26, 2024

Israel begins limited pause in fighting as criticism mounts over hunger in Gaza

The Israeli military on Sunday began a limited pause in…

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Israel resumes Gaza aid drops days after criticism from agencies over hunger crisis
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January 26, 2024

Israel resumes Gaza aid drops days after criticism from agencies over hunger crisis

Israel resumed airdrop aid to Gaza on Saturday night, the…

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France plans to recognize Palestinian statehood. Will Canada do the same?
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January 26, 2024

France plans to recognize Palestinian statehood. Will Canada do the same?

When French President Emmanuel Macron shared his plans to formally…

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'Charred body pieces everywhere' after Israeli strike sets tents ablaze in southern Gaza safe zone
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January 26, 2024

‘Charred body pieces everywhere’ after Israeli strike sets tents ablaze in southern Gaza safe zone

Palestinians were digging through burnt debris searching for bodies Thursday…

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As Hamas's control of Gaza weakens, lawlessness poses deadly threat to civilians
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January 26, 2024

As Hamas’s control of Gaza weakens, lawlessness poses deadly threat to civilians

While nowhere in Gaza can be considered safe, among the most…

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