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Temporary boost to GST rebate appropriate amid high inflation: economists

Temporary boost to GST rebate appropriate amid high inflation: economists

OTTAWA — The federal government’s newly announced inflation relief for lower-income Canadians through the GST rebate stacks up as a better policy than some of the cash payments issued by provinces, economists say.
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Some Indigenous leaders concerned about reconciliation with new monarch

Some Indigenous leaders concerned about reconciliation with new monarch

Some Indigenous leaders and community members say they're concerned about making progress on reconciliation with King Charles III.
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Indigenous Services minister attends funeral at site of mass killing in Saskatchewan

Indigenous Services minister attends funeral at site of mass killing in Saskatchewan

JAMES SMITH CREE NATION — The federal minister of Indigenous Services is speaking out after visiting the site of a mass killing in Saskatchewan.
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B.C. to close schools, give public workers day off to mourn Queen on Sept. 19

B.C. to close schools, give public workers day off to mourn Queen on Sept. 19

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says it will follow the federal government's lead and honour the national day of mourning to mark the funeral for Queen Elizabeth II on Monday, Sept. 19.
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Provinces, businesses rush to react as Trudeau declares Monday holiday to mourn Queen

Provinces, businesses rush to react as Trudeau declares Monday holiday to mourn Queen

OTTAWA — Provinces rushed to announce decisions and business groups sounded alarm bells on Tuesday after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that next Monday will be a federal holiday to mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
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Study co-authored by B.C.'s top doctor says 80% of kids, youth have had COVID-19

Study co-authored by B.C.'s top doctor says 80% of kids, youth have had COVID-19

VANCOUVER — A study co-authored by British Columbia's top doctor says at least 70 to 80 per cent of children and youth in Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley have been infected with COVID-19. The study, which lists Dr.
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Canada to match individual donations for Pakistan floods, provide $25M in aid

Canada to match individual donations for Pakistan floods, provide $25M in aid

OTTAWA — The federal government will match donations from Canadians to help the people of Pakistan recover from massive flooding, though the amount of aid it is offering is far smaller than what Ottawa pledged after less-severe flooding in 2010.
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Quebec election: Conservative leader on defensive over unpaid taxes

Quebec election: Conservative leader on defensive over unpaid taxes

MONTREAL — Conservative Party of Quebec Leader Éric Duhaime said Tuesday that years of unpaid taxes on a property in Quebec City were the result of a friend in financial difficulty.
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Quebec MP leaves Tories as Poilievre unveils new leadership team

Quebec MP leaves Tories as Poilievre unveils new leadership team

OTTAWA — Pierre Poilievre faced one of his first tests as federal Conservative leader on Tuesday as a prominent member of Parliament from Quebec announced he was leaving the Tories to sit as an Independent because he disagreed with the party’s new di
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Feds to announce details of cost-of-living help for low, modest-income Canadians

Feds to announce details of cost-of-living help for low, modest-income Canadians

SAINT ANDREWS, N.B. — Liberal cabinet ministers said Tuesday the federal government is listening to Canadians who are struggling under the weight of inflation and offering targeted aid for those who need it the most.
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