5 things to know for Friday, March 25, 2022 – CTV News

March 25, 2022

Russia’s war in Ukraine is nearing a possibly more dangerous phase, Indigenous leaders are preparing to meet with Pope Francis, and an Ontario rescue agency denies a pet adoption to a family with a child with autism. Here’s what you need to know to start your day.

1. Russian invasion: Russia’s war in Ukraine is approaching a new, potentially more dangerous phase after a month of fighting has left Russian forces stalled by an outnumbered foe.

2. Oil and gas production: Canada’s oil and gas producers will be able to hike output by the equivalent of 300,000 barrels a day by the end of the year to help displace Russian fossil fuels.

3. Pope meeting: Indigenous leaders and survivors of residential institutions are preparing to meet with Pope Francis in Vatican City with hopes of making progress toward a papal visit to Canada.

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