PM urged to repay taxpayers for Aga Khan trip
Opposition calls for Prime Minister Trudeau to reimburse over 200000 for a Christmas vacation to the Aga Khan's private Bahamian island amid a Conflict of Interest Act review. Dawson found potential gifts aimed at influencing policy. Trudeau says he reimbursed a commercial equivalent and will clear future trips.
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Morneau Reflects on Tax Plan And Ethics Scrutiny
Canadian Finance Minister Bill Morneau says he regrets not communicating tax changes clearly and asserts he could have explained how reforms would boost the economy and help families. He faced ethics questions over assets and chose to sell Morneau Shepell shares and donate proceeds, pledging a blind trust for remaining holdings.
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Inflation climbs to 2.1 percent in November
Statistics Canada reports Canada's annual inflation rate rose to 2.1 percent in November, up from 1.4 percent in October. Gasoline and air transportation costs boosted the figure, signaling potential Bank of Canada rate hikes as economists expect policy tightening amid rising inflation and solid retail sales.
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