Braid: Russia's economy too small, weak to sustain Putin's delusions
The numbers vary somewhat among sources, but the relationship doesn’t vary: Canada’s economy is larger than Russia’s.
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The numbers vary somewhat among sources, but the relationship doesn’t vary: Canada’s economy is larger than Russia’s.
Only the clinically naïve would doubt that this regional generosity is all about the April 9 leadership vote in Red Deer.
By invading Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin has kindled once again the deepest primal fears of Europeans across the continent.
It’s an Alberta premier’s dream budget for the run-up to an election campaign. Or a leadership vote.
Albertans have choice in managing their electricity costs Electricity contracts for homeowners are currently below wholesale prices. That’s a good news story…