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Speculation by Canadians investing in the real estate market is “absolutely” one of the factors contributing to sky-high home prices, says one economist studying housing trends.

Tamara Lich, one of the principal organizers of the so-called “Freedom Convoy” protest that gridlocked downtown Ottawa for three weeks, has been granted bail on a $25,000 bond.

anti-government protest on Parliament Hill, Pat King and Tamara Lich, will be appearing in court for their bail hearing on Tuesday.Ottawa police say King, 44, faces charges of mischief, counselling to commit mischief, counselling to commit the offence of disobeying a court order and counselling to obstruct police.King, who hails from Red Deer, Alta., livestreamed his own arrest on Facebook on Friday, and he remains in jail until his bail hearing Tuesday.King is among the more than 100 people police say they have arrested as part of a massive police operation to clear demonstrators who have been blockading Parliament Hill for nearly four weeks.Ottawa police say convoy blockade ‘aggressive,’ one arrested after gas launchedLich already appeared in court Saturday — wearing a mask — for her bail hearing but an Ontario judge said she will decide on Tuesday whether to grant bail to Lich.That means the 49-year-old Alberta woman will be returned to the local Ottawa detention centre until then.Lich, who has been in jail since Thursday night, was charged with counselling to commit mischief in connection with the protests.Decision on convoy organizer Tamara Lich bail will not come until Tuesday morning. She’s been in jail since Thursday night.

Chief political correspondent David Akin has the latest on the Ottawa protests, as police moved in over the weekend to clear the blockage at the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor, Ontario.

Chief political correspondent David Akin details the significance of the first debate of the election campaign –and which leader has the most to gain or lose midway through the race.

With the Nova Scotia Liberals defeated by the Progressive Conservatives, it raises questions whether or not a similar result could be seen by on the federal stage with the Canadian federal election campaign having just begun its first week. Global News’ chief political correspondent David Akin talks about the team members PC Leader Tim Houston had on his team with federal ties, and how it could translate to the federal election.

We’re heading to a September 20th federal election. Global’s chief political correspondent David Akin joins Global News Morning with the first day on the campaign trail during a pandemic.

Global News Chief Political Correspondent David Akin shares the latest developments on the Canadian border restrictions and what travelers need to know before jetting off this summer.

COVID-19 expert advisory panel has recommended.The panel included the recommendations in its updated border report Thursday, proposing several changes to the country’s existing border mandates.Fed govt expert advisory panel says: “The current requirement for all air travellers to quarantine in government-authorized accommodations should be discontinued.” https://t.co/b3O6fF9py0— David Akin

The federal government needs to fix long-standing issues with Canada’s emergency medical stockpile system, according to a new report by auditor general Karen Hogan. David Akin breaks down the problems outlined by Hogan.

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland‘s first crack at a budget plan, released Monday in the House of Commons, is also widely viewed as a pre-election platform. There is more than $100 billion in new spending over the next three years targeting a wide variety of voters.

Global News chief political correspondent David Akin brings the latest on what can be expected as parliament resumes after a month-long winter break.

Global News chief political correspondent David Akin talks about the political fallout after the list of politicians who travelled abroad ignoring public health guidelines grows.

As Canada leaves behind an unprecedented year of news, what lessons will guide politicians in 2021? Global National’s Mercedes Stephenson, Abigail Bimman, David Akin and Mike Le Couteur break down Canada’s 2020, and their predictions for the future in politics

Global News chief political correspondent David Akin details why oil prices have dropped to historic lows even negative levels. Akin explains that the pandemic means people are driving less and using less oil but oil producers can’t stop production.