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Atikamekw leaders taken aback by Quebec government refusal to adopt Joyce's Principle

Atikamekw leaders taken aback by Quebec government refusal to adopt Joyce's Principle

MONTREAL — Atikamekw leaders in Quebec say they are disappointed by the provincial government's refusal to adopt measures aimed at improving Indigenous health care this week over a reference to systemic racism in the recommendations.
Feds unveil more funding for dairy, poultry and egg farmers hurt by free trade deals

Feds unveil more funding for dairy, poultry and egg farmers hurt by free trade deals

OTTAWA — Canadian egg and poultry farmers who've lost domestic market share due to two recent free trade agreements will soon have access to $691 million in federal cash, Canada's agriculture minister announced Saturday.
Senators ponder how far to go to protect charter rights in assisted-dying bill

Senators ponder how far to go to protect charter rights in assisted-dying bill

OTTAWA — There was a strong message conveyed to cabinet ministers last week as senators grilled them on the Trudeau government's bill to expand access to medical assistance in dying. We told you so.
No winning ticket for Friday night's $55 million Lotto Max jackpot

No winning ticket for Friday night's $55 million Lotto Max jackpot

No winning ticket was sold for the $55 million jackpot in Friday night's Lotto Max draw. However, there were six Maxmillions prizes of $1 million each up for grabs and one of them was claimed by a lottery player somewhere in the Prairies.
A look at what provinces and territories have said about COVID-19 vaccine plans

A look at what provinces and territories have said about COVID-19 vaccine plans

The federal government is laying plans for the procurement and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, inking contracts with seven potential manufacturers and saying six million doses could arrive in the country in the first quarter of 2021.
Trudeau feels most Canadians could be vaccinated by September 2021

Trudeau feels most Canadians could be vaccinated by September 2021

Beset by ongoing questions about Canada's COVID-19 vaccine strategy, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tried to assuage the public with assurances most Canadians could be inoculated by September 2021, with distribution led by a former NATO commander.
Mountie says he suggested meeting with CBSA on Meng arrest to avoid 'problems'

Mountie says he suggested meeting with CBSA on Meng arrest to avoid 'problems'

VANCOUVER — The Mountie who says he warned against arresting Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou by boarding her plane when it landed in Vancouver says he made his own decision to come into the airport and help that day. Sgt.
PMOops: Trudeau's office releases account of him scolding O'Toole before he does it

PMOops: Trudeau's office releases account of him scolding O'Toole before he does it

OTTAWA — A spokesman for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his office accidentally sent out an account of a phone call with Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole that hadn't happened yet.
A look at what provinces and territories have said about COVID-19 vaccine plans

A look at what provinces and territories have said about COVID-19 vaccine plans

The federal government is laying plans for the procurement and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, inking contracts with seven potential manufacturers and saying six million doses could arrive in the country in the first quarter of 2021.
Study suggests pandemic-induced recession could impact paternity leave take-up rates

Study suggests pandemic-induced recession could impact paternity leave take-up rates

OTTAWA — New research suggests a bump in the number of fathers who planned to take time off with a new baby under a nascent national leave program could be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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