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Justin Trudeau's government raises taxes on wealthiest Canadians in federal budget
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ’s government announced Tuesday it is imposing higher taxes on the wealthiest Canadians as part of the federal budget. The budget proposes to increase the capital gains inclusion rate, which refers to the taxable...
Myanmar's military makes its annual parade of strength despite unprecedented battlefield losses
BANGKOK (AP) — The head of Myanmar’s ruling military council marked Armed Forces Day on Wednesday with a speech claiming that the nation’s youth were being tricked into supporting the resistance against army rule, and that ethnic armed groups allied with the resistance engage in drug...
Canada holds a state funeral to honor Brian Mulroney, one of its most consequential prime ministers
TORONTO (AP) — Politicians, dignitaries and celebrities joined members of the public Saturday at a state funeral to honor Brian Mulroney, one of Canada’s most consequential prime ministers who in the 1980s solidified trade ties with the U.S. and spoke out against South Africa’s apartheid. ...
Canadian governments commit millions to landfill search for remains of slain Indigenous women
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Canada’s federal government and the provincial Manitoba government agreed Friday to spend tens of millions to help search a landfill for the remains of two slain Indigenous women. A sum of $20 million Canadian (US$14.7 million) from each government is to...
Canada to set targets to decrease the number of new temporary residents for the first time
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Canada's immigration minister said Thursday the country will set targets to reduce the number of new temporary residents in the country. Marc Miller said it's the first time Canada will do this. The federal government plans to decrease the number of temporary...
Pair accused of stealing battery manufacturing secrets from Tesla and starting their own company
NEW YORK (AP) — Two men are accused of starting a business in China using battery manufacturing technology pilfered from Tesla and trying to sell the proprietary information, federal prosecutors in New York said Tuesday. Klaus Pflugbeil, 58, a Canadian citizen who lives in Ningbo,...
US, Canada and indigenous groups announce proposal to address cross-border mining pollution
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The U.S., Canada and several indigenous groups announced a proposal on Monday to address pollution from coal mining in British Columbia that officials say has been contaminating waterways and harming fisheries on both sides of the border for years. The...
The Body Shop ceases US operations, with plans to close dozens of stores in the UK and Canada
NEW YORK (AP) — The Body Shop has ceased its U.S. operations and is closing dozens of locations in Canada amid deepening financial struggles for the British beauty and cosmetics chain. The Body Shop's U.S. arm ceased operations on March 1, according to a company announcement from...
Today in History: March 10, James Earl Ray pleads guilty to shooting Martin Luther King Jr.
Today in History Today is Sunday, March 10, the 70th day of 2024. There are 296 days left in the year. Daylight saving time returns at 2 a.m. local time. Today’s highlight in history: On March 10, 1969, James Earl Ray pleaded guilty in Memphis,...
Romania wins legal battle against a Canadian miner over failed plans to open a gold mine
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — The Romanian government has won a yearslong legal dispute with a Canadian mining company seeking damages over failed plans to open a gold and silver mine in the Eastern European country. Gabriel Resources was seeking $4.4 billion (4 billion euros) in...
