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Flaherty warns global troubles could affect Canada

Flaherty warns global troubles could affect Canada
: Canada has a "range of measures" to deal with potential global economic troubles but could eventually be affected by Standard & Poor's downgrade of the U.S. credit rating, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty says. more »; Related: THE HOUSE: Global economic woes weigh on Canada; Related: Raising the roof: The uphill climb of the U.S. debt limit

THE HOUSE: Global economic woes weigh on Canada: This week on The House, guest-host Susan Lunn asks Minister of State for Finance Ted Menzies how economic problems in the U.S. and in Europe could end up affecting the Canadian economy. We also get the latest on his efforts to sell the idea of pooled registered pension plans, and whether improvements to the CPP are out of the question. more »
Wife compares Guy Turcotte to OJ Simpson: Speaking to a crowd gathered outside the Montreal Courthouse, Guy Turcotte's estranged wife compared the former cardiologist's case to that of former football great OJ Simpson. more »
Tourists attempt theft of Burgess Shale fossils: Two Czech tourists jumped into an icy river in an attempt to escape with fossils from B.C.'s Burgess Shale Formation last week. more »
Ont. NDP aims for 'high road' in election ads: Ontario's New Democrats are keeping things upbeat with their election ads, positioning themselves as the party that will take the high road in what's promising to be a nasty election campaign. more »
Vancouver MD suspended for texts: A Vancouver cardiologist has been suspended for three months after admitting to sending inappropriate text messages last fall. more »
Métis Nation president under fire: Several high profile Métis politicians are calling for Métis Nation of Saskatchewan President Robert Doucette to step down. more »
Ville-Marie Tunnel reopened after beam collapse: Crews have reopened the Ville-Marie Tunnel in downtown Montreal, less than a week after a concrete beam fell onto the road just outside the tunnel. more »
Man dies in severe Calgary storm: A 60-year-old Calgary man died after becoming trapped under his car during a sudden and intense downpour around supper time on Friday. more »
Son survives house fire thanks to dad's training: An 18-year-old man had his father's firefighting knowledge to rely on Saturday morning when his family home caught fire. more »