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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces measures aimed at helping Atlantic Canadians, including a three-year pause on taxing home heating oil for rural Canadians, in the West Block on Oct. 26 alongside members of his Atlantic caucus. The announcement is a major blow to the government’s climate agenda, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY TIM POWERS

November 1, 2023

OTTAWA—Last week, I was fortunate enough to be in France to attend the Rugby World Cup final. While in old Europe, it is not uncommon—if you are inclined—to have a beer or wine during an afternoon meal. So, on Oct. 26, I did just that. Not long after, I saw a news aler...

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