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Danielle Smith unveils sovereignty act in attempt to shield Alberta from federal laws

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Danielle Smith unveils sovereignty act in attempt to shield Alberta from federal laws

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith speaks at a news conference after the Speech from the Throne in Edmonton, on Nov. 29.JASON FRANSON/The Canadian Press Alberta Premier Danielle Smith introduced her proposed sovereignty act on Tuesday, a bill that would give her cabinet far greater powers than she promised, including the ability to rewrite laws and order … Read more

Canadian dollar gains as oil prices rally, investors weigh British PM Liz Truss’s resignation

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Canadian dollar gains as oil prices rally, investors weigh British PM Liz Truss’s resignation

The Canadian dollar CADUSD strengthened against its US counterpart on Thursday as commodity prices climbed and investors weighed the resignation of the British prime minister. The price of oil, one of Canada’s major exports, rose in response to tighter supplies and on news that China is considering a cut in the duration of quarantine for … Read more