Central banks got more blame than they deserved for high inflation, but also more credit for bringing it down than they deserve, some economists say
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‘A massive crisis’: Demand builds for national meal program
Many families are sending their kids to school hungry. A new bill aims to create a national meal program to ensure all kids eat well
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Court rules Ottawa’s invocation of Emergencies Act was unjustified
Court rules that Ottawa’s invocation of Emergencies Act in response to Freedom Convoy protests lacked ‘hallmarks of reasonableness’
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Canada to cap international student permits by one-third
Approximately 364,000 international students are expected to receive study permits this year, or a 35 per cent net decrease from 2023
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DeSantis ends election campaign, backs Trump
Ron DeSantis’s withdrawal leaves only low-polling Nikki Haley standing between Trump and the Republican Party nomination for the US election
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‘Very upset’: Toronto residents weigh in on city’s strained budget
A public consultation with Toronto residents this Thursday highlights the competing demands placed on the city by residents
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Does Ottawa’s porn age-verification bill go too far?
A bill that aims to restrict youth access to porn is well-intentioned but flawed — and possibly unconstitutional, experts say
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Canada hands control of rich lands to Nunavut
Nunavut is believed to hold some of the richest resource deposits in Canada, including gold, diamonds, rare minerals and oil and gas
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Silver Alerts no silver bullet for missing seniors
Many provinces are taking steps to introduce alert systems for missing seniors. Experts are mixed on whether Silver Alerts are what’s needed
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Canada to stop funding research with risks to national security
The government published a long list of research it does not want shared, including AI, robotics, biotechnology and advanced weaponsweapons