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Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Former cabinet minister Chrystia Freeland is officially vacating her seat in the House of Commons on …
Read More »Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says he’s appointed Liberal MP Chrystia Freeland as an economic adviser
Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Liberal MP Chrystia Freeland as an economic development adviser, citing …
Read More »Freeland called back to testify on B.C. Ferries’ deal with Chinese shipyard
Former transport minister Chrystia Freeland is being called back to a committee to testify after emails suggested the ministry was given weeks of notice that B.C. Ferries was buying four new vessels from a Chinese shipyard. The House of Commons transport committee unanimously passed the motion to have Freeland testify …
Read More »Freeland calls for 4 Liberal leadership debates, challenges rivals to run no matter who wins
Liberal leadership hopeful Chrystia Freeland is calling on the Liberal Party to hold four debates between now and March 9, when registered members will choose the next prime minister. “Canadians deserve to see us debate our ideas and the path forward for our party and our country without delay,” she …
Read More »Government releases economic statement today as Freeland faces heavy pressure over deficit
The federal government unveils its long-awaited fall economic statement today — putting to rest weeks of speculation about a higher-than-projected deficit and the potential failure of other fiscal “anchors” Ottawa claimed would keep its budget on track. Just last spring, in her Budget 2024 speech, Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister …
Read More »Poilievre pushes Freeland to present fall economic statement to give Canadians a look at the books
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Wednesday it’s time for Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland to present a fall economic statement to reveal the state of the country’s finances. The economic statement, known in political circles as the FES, is a mini-budget of sorts typically tabled in November — it’s only been …
Read More »Freeland says Canada’s borders are ‘safe and secure’ following Trump’s election win
Canada’s borders are “safe and secure,” Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland said Friday as she sought to address fears that U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s vow to deport millions of undocumented immigrants could send a wave of migrants north. RCMP officials have said they’ve been preparing for months for the possibility of increased …
Read More »Canada ‘absolutely’ eying proposed U.S. ban on China’s auto tech: Freeland – National
Canada is “absolutely” considering following a major proposal by the United States to ban Chinese automotive technology, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland told reporters Tuesday. This comes after the White House announced Monday a proposal to ban Chinese software and hardware in connected vehicles on American roads due to national security …
Read More »Freeland blasts Canadian funds going to ‘Russians at War’ doc: ‘Not right’
Liberal MPs, including Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, are criticizing the use of public funds for a controversial documentary depicting Russian soldiers fighting in Ukraine that has been called “Russian propaganda.” The film, Russians at War, is having its North American premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on Tuesday. It was …
Read More »RCMP ‘looking into’ incident involving Freeland, Rebel News personality – National
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 10, 2024 7:25 am Updated January 10, 2024 7:31 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size The RCMP is reviewing an interaction that had Rebel News commentator David Menzies arrested while trying to ask Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland a question outside …
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