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South African envoy calls on Canada to support waiver on COVID-19 vaccines

South African envoy calls on Canada to support waiver on COVID-19 vaccines

South Africa's envoy in Ottawa is calling on Canada to support a waiver on patent protections for COVID-19 vaccines to end "vaccine apartheid" as her country copes with the fallout of its discovery of the new Omicron variant.
More than $1B needed to clear surgical backlogs: Canadian Medical Association

More than $1B needed to clear surgical backlogs: Canadian Medical Association

OTTAWA — Clearing backlogs for eight key surgical procedures put on hold during the COVID-19 pandemic will require $1.3 billion in government cash, says a report commissioned by the Canadian Medical Association.
Economy, consumer spending bounces back in Q3 as new variant stirs concerns

Economy, consumer spending bounces back in Q3 as new variant stirs concerns

OTTAWA — The economy bounced back sharply in the third quarter of the year after taking a walloping in the preceding three-month stretch, in a demonstration of what may be in store as COVID-19 concerns wane and Canadians start spending anew.
Grace period over for unvaxxed travellers, latest GDP figures: In The News for Nov 30

Grace period over for unvaxxed travellers, latest GDP figures: In The News for Nov 30

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Nov. 30 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
G7 health ministers closely monitoring new Omicron variant of COVID-19

G7 health ministers closely monitoring new Omicron variant of COVID-19

OTTAWA — Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos and his counterparts from other G7 countries agreed Monday to closely monitor and share information about the highly mutated Omicron variant of COVID-19.
British Columbia extends gas rationing, state of emergency after floods

British Columbia extends gas rationing, state of emergency after floods

VICTORIA — Fuel rationing in parts of British Columbia was extended Monday for another two weeks until Dec.
Canada confirms five Omicron cases; Ontario investigates two others

Canada confirms five Omicron cases; Ontario investigates two others

TORONTO — Canada logged three more cases of the Omicron COVID-19 variant Monday and was investigating other potential infections as hundreds of people who recently travelled back from countries deemed high-risk for the new strain were encouraged to g
Saskatchewan moves to amend Constitution amid civil trial with Canadian Pacific

Saskatchewan moves to amend Constitution amid civil trial with Canadian Pacific

REGINA — The basis of a lawsuit between Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. and the Saskatchewan government is moving to the floor of Parliament after provincial legislature members passed a motion to amend the Constitution.
Progressive Conservative party president defends Manitoba leadership vote in court

Progressive Conservative party president defends Manitoba leadership vote in court

WINNIPEG — The president of the Manitoba Progressive Conservatives defended the vote that saw Premier Heather Stefanson become leader of the party during a court challenge by her rival.
MPs advised to mind sartorial standards in latest hybrid Parliament

MPs advised to mind sartorial standards in latest hybrid Parliament

OTTAWA — MPs have been advised to wear parliamentary attire, which means a jacket and tie for men, in the new hybrid Parliament that begins in earnest this week.
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