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Ottawa will appoint commissioner to oversee treaties with Indigenous Peoples: Trudeau

Ottawa will appoint commissioner to oversee treaties with Indigenous Peoples: Trudeau

GATINEAU, Que. — The federal government is planning to create a new agent of Parliament to oversee modern treaty implementation, which Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says will ensure Ottawa is held to account no matter who is in power.
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Galen Weston pushes back on 'misguided criticism' of Loblaw as boycott begins

Galen Weston pushes back on 'misguided criticism' of Loblaw as boycott begins

Loblaw chairman Galen Weston, as well as the company's new chief executive, pushed back on what they called “misguided criticism” of the grocer as a boycott againstthe company gains steam online.
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Dividend hike, CEO pay questioned at BCE annual meeting following job cuts

Dividend hike, CEO pay questioned at BCE annual meeting following job cuts

Frustration over BCE Inc.'s 4,800 job cuts earlier this year spilled over at the company's annual general meeting on Thursday, as investors and employees questioned executives on their compensation during a period of belt-tightening for staff.
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Two more women file suits alleging sexual assault by Newfoundland police officer

Two more women file suits alleging sexual assault by Newfoundland police officer

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Two more women have filed lawsuits alleging they were sexually assaulted by an on-duty member of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary who offered them rides home from a night of drinking.
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Parkland says lots of buyer interest in its fuel, convenience store locations

Parkland says lots of buyer interest in its fuel, convenience store locations

CALGARY — Fuel retailer Parkland Corp. said Thursday the 157 Canadian fuel and convenience store locations it has put up for sale are generating a great deal of interest from prospective buyers.
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Vets Affairs 'March holidays' post: 'In trying to be apolitical we became political'

Vets Affairs 'March holidays' post: 'In trying to be apolitical we became political'

OTTAWA — After a flood of angry comments, Veterans Affairs Canada staff found themselves working over the Easter weekend this year, scrambling to explain why one of the department's social media posts didn't actually mention the holiday.
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Weight-loss drug Wegovy available in Canada starting May 6 for people with obesity

Weight-loss drug Wegovy available in Canada starting May 6 for people with obesity

The weight-loss drug Wegovy, made by the manufacturers of Ozempic, will be available to patients in Canada starting Monday, the company says. Novo Nordisk's weekly injection is approved for weight loss among patients diagnosed with obesity.
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Nova Scotia to keep requirement for motor vehicle safety inspections following review

Nova Scotia to keep requirement for motor vehicle safety inspections following review

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s public works minister says that after a review by her department, the province will be keeping its current motor vehicle inspection requirement in place.
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Cape Breton man pleads guilty to possessing police clothing, hats and gear

Cape Breton man pleads guilty to possessing police clothing, hats and gear

SYDNEY, N.S. — A Cape Breton man who had a collection of police uniforms, patches and hats has pleaded guilty to a charge under the province's Police Identity Management Act.
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TD Bank hit with $9.2M penalty after failing to report suspicious transactions

TD Bank hit with $9.2M penalty after failing to report suspicious transactions

TORONTO — Canada’s financial-crime watchdog has levied a $9.2-million penalty against The Toronto-Dominion Bank for non-compliance with money laundering and terrorist financing measures as the bank also faces compliance investigations in the U.S.
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