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The latest data on tuberculosis among Inuit in Canada

The latest data on tuberculosis among Inuit in Canada

Ottawa and Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, a national advocacy group, announced plans in March 2018 to reduce active tuberculosis across Inuit Nunangat by at least half to no more than 100 cases per 100,000 people by 2025, and eliminate it entirely by 2030.
COVID-19 pandemic stalled progress on eliminating tuberculosis among Inuit: officials

COVID-19 pandemic stalled progress on eliminating tuberculosis among Inuit: officials

Nunavut's health minister says the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted efforts to eliminate tuberculosis in Inuit communities, and questions remain over whether targets to stamp out the disease can be met.
How views of Pierre Trudeau led RCMP to provide first close security for an ex-PM

How views of Pierre Trudeau led RCMP to provide first close security for an ex-PM

OTTAWA — With threats against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spiking in recent years, newly released historical records reveal the security concerns the RCMP had when his father was getting ready to leave office.
Talk of LNG as clean fuel alternative risks losing sight of climate goals: experts

Talk of LNG as clean fuel alternative risks losing sight of climate goals: experts

WASHINGTON — The progressive side of Canada's fossil-fuel energy debate is pushing back against the prospect of relying on natural gas as a path to a carbon-free future.
Russian billionaire couple claims Canadian sanctions are unjustified and unreasonable

Russian billionaire couple claims Canadian sanctions are unjustified and unreasonable

Russian billionaire Andrey Melnichenko and his wife Aleksandra want to be taken off Canada's sanctions list, claiming in Federal Court they've been wrongfully labelled as "elites and close associates" of the Russian regime.
Quebec judge grants injunction halting eviction of homeless camp living under highway

Quebec judge grants injunction halting eviction of homeless camp living under highway

MONTREAL — Quebec's Superior Court has granted a temporary 10-day injunction to halt the dismantling and displacement of a long-standing homeless encampment located under a major Montreal highway.
B.C. and federal government announce settlement with group of First Nations

B.C. and federal government announce settlement with group of First Nations

VANCOUVER — The Canadian government says it's righting nearly a century of wrongs done to five First Nations in British Columbia by settling historic land claims owed under an 1899 treaty.
Alberta premier broadens restrictions on reporter questions to include media outlets

Alberta premier broadens restrictions on reporter questions to include media outlets

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith broadened her new media-question restriction policy Saturday to limit not only questions from reporters but also from media outlets.
Canada, South Korea launch talks on defence, security intelligence sharing

Canada, South Korea launch talks on defence, security intelligence sharing

OTTAWA — Canada and South Korea have launched talks aimed at sharing defence and security information as the two countries work to counter increasing threats from Russia and China.
Topless Junos protester splashes pink paint at PM's office: climate group

Topless Junos protester splashes pink paint at PM's office: climate group

OTTAWA — A climate change advocacy group says the woman who walked on the Juno Awards stage while topless has now sprayed pink paint on the entrance to the prime minister's office in Ottawa.