Chrystia Freeland
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Canada’s upcoming spending review won’t slash social programs, feds sayGender-equality advocates want to make sure the upcoming federal spending review is done with women and marginalized people in mind.EconomyApr 23
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Canada wants Russia barred from G20 – but feeling isn’t unanimous, Freeland hintsChrystia Freeland says removing Russia from the G20 was a key topic of discussion during meetings this week of finance ministers and central bankers from the group of nations.CanadaApr 22
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Canada, allies boycotted Russia at the G20 over Ukraine war: FreelandThe news comes as G20 finance ministers prepare to meet on Wednesday as Russia continues its slaughter of Ukrainians defending their country from its invasion.CanadaApr 20
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‘Absolutely horrifying’: Freeland promises justice for sexual violence victims in UkraineThe deputy prime minister told reporters Thursday that Canada is committed to seeking justice for the victims alleging sexual violence by Russian soldiers.WorldApr 14
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Tax credit, savings account will make homes more affordable, federal finance minister saysThe 2022 federal budget promised $1.5 billion in funding for the rapid housing initiative, which helps build homes quickly for vulnerable people.PoliticsApr 13
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Federal finance minister highlights medical student loan forgiveness in HalifaxChrystia Freeland told reporters at Dalhousie University the $26.2-million commitment over four years is aimed at addressing the shortage of heath-care professionals.CanadaApr 12
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Sky-high home prices in Canada are ‘intergenerational injustice,’ Freeland saysChrystia Freeland said the new federal budget includes several initiatives targeted towards first-time homebuyers, including a focus on more supply.PoliticsApr 11
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Federal housing money not expected to make big difference in overheated B.C. marketFinance Minister Chrystia Freeland unveiled a budget on Thursday with $10.14 billion of housing spending over the next five years.PoliticsApr 7
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Ottawa hikes up taxes for big banks, life insurance companies in 2022 budgetThe government says the county's major financial institutions made significant profits during the pandemic and have recovered faster than other parts of the economy.CanadaApr 7
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Budget 2022 promises $4.3 billion to improve Indigenous housing in CanadaOttawa says it will spend $4.3 billion over seven years to help improve Indigenous housing during Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s second budget of the pandemic era.CanadaApr 7
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