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Apr 2024
26m 46s

School food program, carbon tax increase...

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One billion dollars for a national school food program. After promising it for years, the federal government committed the money today. But, will it make a difference? Also: protesting the carbon tax, as a new charge comes into effect today. Despite the rebates to cover the cost, there is anger from coast to coast. Plus: An investigation into the origins of the so-called Havana syndrome targeting American and Canadian diplomats points the finger at a Russian intelligence unit.

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