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Sending Canadian troops to Ukraine 'on the table' under possible peace deal: Trudeau

Sending Canadian troops to Ukraine 'on the table' under possible peace deal: Trudeau

KYIV — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau did not rule out sending Canadian troops to Ukraine as part of a possible ceasefire deal as he joined European leaders Monday in Kyiv to mark the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion.
B.C. Opposition Leader Rustad wants to hit U.S. with 'carbon tax' on coal shipments

B.C. Opposition Leader Rustad wants to hit U.S. with 'carbon tax' on coal shipments

VICTORIA — British Columbia Opposition Leader John Rustad is proposing a "carbon tax" on U.S. thermal coal that is shipped out of B.C. ports to use as leverage against threats of American tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber.
B.C. Conservative MLA backs lawyer in residential school row with Law Society

B.C. Conservative MLA backs lawyer in residential school row with Law Society

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's Opposition attorney general critic is questioning the “apparent mistreatment” of a lawyer after he asked for the rewording of Law Society training material about residential schools. Dallas Brodie of the B.C.
Lion Electric shareholders file class-action against struggling bus manufacturer

Lion Electric shareholders file class-action against struggling bus manufacturer

MONTREAL — Quebec-based electric-vehicle manufacturer Lion Electric Co. is facing a class-action lawsuit from shareholders who allege the company misled investors and misrepresented its financial health.
Ontario PCs make $40B in platform promises, pledge to axe floor price for alcohol

Ontario PCs make $40B in platform promises, pledge to axe floor price for alcohol

TORONTO — Ontario's Progressive Conservatives released their platform Monday, with three days until election day, and it contains $40 billion in promises plus a proposal to get rid of the minimum retail price for liquor.
Liberal leadership hopeful Mark Carney pledges temporary cap on immigration

Liberal leadership hopeful Mark Carney pledges temporary cap on immigration

OTTAWA — Liberal leadership hopeful Mark Carney says he would cap immigration until it returns to sustainable, pre-pandemic trendlines.
In the news today: PM Trudeau to attend summit in Ukraine: Zelenskyy

In the news today: PM Trudeau to attend summit in Ukraine: Zelenskyy

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
Off-road vehicles not safe for kids, Canadian Paediatric Society warns

Off-road vehicles not safe for kids, Canadian Paediatric Society warns

TORONTO — The Canadian Paediatric Society is calling for better regulation and safety measures to protect kids riding off-road vehicles, including all-terrain vehicles and side-by-sides.
Multiple Canadian cities hold rallies to mark third anniversary of Ukraine invasion

Multiple Canadian cities hold rallies to mark third anniversary of Ukraine invasion

MONTREAL — People gathered in cities across Canada on Sunday on the eve of the third anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, amid fears of a withdrawal of U.S. support.
Trudeau will attend security summit in Ukraine on 3rd anniversary of war: Zelenskyy

Trudeau will attend security summit in Ukraine on 3rd anniversary of war: Zelenskyy

KYIV — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is to be in Kyiv on Monday along with a dozen other world leaders as Ukraine marks the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of that country.