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Trudeau in Kyiv pledges army vehicles, seized Russian cash on anniversary of invasion
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2025
KYIV — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has pledged 25 light armoured vehicles to Ukraine and to provide the country with $5 billion in funds from seized Russian assets. He is in Kyiv alongside a dozen other world leaders today to mark the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion. Trudeau says Russia invaded Ukraine “to erase Ukrainian ... Read More »
2 responsesCP NewsAlert: Trudeau pledges light armoured vehicles, seized assets at Kyiv summit
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2025
KYIV — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has pledged 25 light armoured vehicles to Ukraine and to provide the country with $5 billion in seized Russian assets. Trudeau and a dozen other world leaders are in Kyiv today to mark the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion. Trudeau says Russia invaded Ukraine “to erase Ukrainian history and ... Read More »
1 responseIn the news today: PM Trudeau to attend summit in Ukraine: Zelenskyy
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2025
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… PM Trudeau arrives in Kyiv with other leaders Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other world leaders have arrived in Ukraine’s capital to mark the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of that country. The visitors arrived by train in ... Read More »
1 responseOntario votes 2025: Ford expected to release platform as campaign enters final week
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2025
Ontario’s main political party leaders are keeping things hot on the campaign trail to start the final week of the provincial election campaign. Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford is expected to release his party’s official platform today — just three days before voters head to the polls. NDP Leader Marit Stiles and Liberal Leader Bonnie ... Read More »
1 responseB.C. Conservative MLA backs lawyer in residential school row with Law Society
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2025
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. Conservatives says on social media that she’ll reach out to B.C. Attorney General Niki Sharma and the Law Society of ... Read More »
1 responseLiberal leadership hopefuls square off tonight in first debate
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2025
OTTAWA — The candidates in the race to be the next leader of the Liberal Party of Canada will square off tonight in the first of two live debates. With just two weeks left until the winner is announced and two days until voting begins, the two events are the only chance Liberal supporters will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Off-road vehicles not safe for kids, Canadian Paediatric Society warns
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2025
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. The society says children and adolescents make up about a third of off-road vehicle deaths. In a statement released today, it says federal, provincial and territorial governments should regulate the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trudeau arrives in Kyiv with other leaders for summit on 3rd anniversary of invasion
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2025
KYIV — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other world leaders have arrived in Ukraine’s capital to mark the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of that country. The visitors arrived by train in Kyiv and were greeted at the station by Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and the president’s chief of staff Andrii Yermak. European Commission ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: PM Trudeau arrives in Kyiv with other world leaders for summit
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2025
KYIV — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other world leaders have arrived in Ukraine’s capital to mark the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of that country. The visitors arrived by train in Kyiv and were greeted at the station by Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and the president’s chief of staff Andrii Yermak. European Commission ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Multiple Canadian cities hold rallies to mark third anniversary of Ukraine invasion
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2025
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. Rallies are being held at city halls, museums and community centres across the country to mark a global day of action as the war ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ford vague on paying for campaign promises a day before PCs set to release platform
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2025
Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford offered little clarity Sunday on how he would pay for billions of dollars in promises if re-elected, as looming tariffs from the U.S. continue to keep economic stability at the forefront of the election campaign. Ford was pressed on how he would cover proposals such as building a tunnel under ... Read More »
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