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Trudeau says moving on vaccine mandate for federal workers, travellers priority No. 1

Trudeau says moving on vaccine mandate for federal workers, travellers priority No. 1

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says job No. 1 of his re-elected Liberal government is to implement a rule requiring most commercial travellers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
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National advisory committee recommends booster for seniors in long-term care

National advisory committee recommends booster for seniors in long-term care

OTTAWA — The National Advisory Committee on Immunization is urging long-term care homes to give boosters to residents immediately, as the Delta variant breaks out in facilities across the country.
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Lawyer argues general's removal from vaccine campaign threatens military independence

Lawyer argues general's removal from vaccine campaign threatens military independence

OTTAWA — A lawyer for Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin painted the senior military officer’s abrupt removal as head of Canada’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout in May as a threat to the independence of the Canadian Armed Forces.
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Joyce Echaquan's loved ones urge action on racism on the anniversary of her death

Joyce Echaquan's loved ones urge action on racism on the anniversary of her death

JOLIETTE, Que. — One year after Joyce Echaquan was mocked by staff as she lay dying in hospital, her family and community members called on Quebecers to honour her legacy by acknowledging systemic racism in health care and throughout society.
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High COVID-19 cases among kids bring more restrictions for B.C. region

High COVID-19 cases among kids bring more restrictions for B.C. region

VICTORIA — British Columbia's provincial health officer has announced regional restrictions in an area that has seen a dramatic rise in COVID-19 cases among children as adult infections take off. Dr.
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Elizabeth May would not rule out serving as interim leader to steady troubled Greens

Elizabeth May would not rule out serving as interim leader to steady troubled Greens

OTTAWA — Elizabeth May could return to the Greens as interim leader to stabilize the embattled party. Her chief of staff said that, if asked to take the helm until a permanent leader is found, she would "consider it" to help the party.
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B.C. seeks forfeiture of $2.8M condo owned by alleged COVID-19 violator

B.C. seeks forfeiture of $2.8M condo owned by alleged COVID-19 violator

VICTORIA — A civil action has been filed in British Columbia Supreme Court that could see the owner of a condo in Vancouver stripped of his property after allegedly violating COVID-19 restrictions.
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Native Women's Shelter splits with Quebec youth protection agency, citing racism

Native Women's Shelter splits with Quebec youth protection agency, citing racism

MONTREAL — The Native Women's Shelter of Montreal said Tuesday it has suspended meetings with health officials overseeing the province's English-language youth-protection system because of the agency's alleged failure to address systemic racism.
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Family of Canadian Uyghur advocate held in China upset, outraged he remains detained

Family of Canadian Uyghur advocate held in China upset, outraged he remains detained

OTTAWA — It wasn't until Tuesday morning, when Kamila Telendibaeva saw the footage and pictures of Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor landing in Canada, that she started to picture her own reunion with her husband who has been in a Chinese prison for
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'Potential anomaly' with ballot box prompts recount in Chateauguay-Lacolle

'Potential anomaly' with ballot box prompts recount in Chateauguay-Lacolle

OTTAWA — The Liberals have asked for a recount in a close-run riding in Quebec after a "potential anomaly" was discovered with a ballot box.
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