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Critics still worried about immigration backlog after feds pledge $85M

Critics still worried about immigration backlog after feds pledge $85M

OTTAWA — Opposition critics are still skeptical the federal government will be able to quickly plow through the massive backlog in immigration applications after Trudeau's Liberals promised to put $85 million toward that goal.
Federal Court of Appeal sides with government in CSIS warrant case

Federal Court of Appeal sides with government in CSIS warrant case

OTTAWA — The Federal Court of Appeal has staunchly defended the principle of solicitor-client privilege in overturning elements of a ruling that Canada's spy service breached its obligation to be fully forthcoming when seeking investigative warrants.
NWT joins nine provinces and Yukon in new $10-a-day national child care plan

NWT joins nine provinces and Yukon in new $10-a-day national child care plan

OTTAWA — The federal government has agreed to a $51-million deal to slash child care fees and add 300 new spaces in the Northwest Territories.
Blood service recommends Health Canada end gay blood donation ban

Blood service recommends Health Canada end gay blood donation ban

OTTAWA — Canadian Blood Services on Wednesday recommended an end to the ban on sexually active gay men donating blood in a submission to Health Canada.
Military members challenge vaccine requirement in Federal Court

Military members challenge vaccine requirement in Federal Court

OTTAWA — The Federal Court heard arguments Wednesday from four Canadian Armed Forces members facing disciplinary action for refusing to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Chief of the defence staff Gen.
Montreal archdiocese independent ombudswoman receives 75 formal complaints

Montreal archdiocese independent ombudswoman receives 75 formal complaints

MONTREAL — An independent ombudswoman hired by the Montreal Roman Catholic archdiocese said Wednesday she has received 75 formal complaints — including 46 related to abuse — dating back to 1950 until the present day.
More research is needed connect climate change to B.C.'s extreme weather: analyst

More research is needed connect climate change to B.C.'s extreme weather: analyst

EDMONTON — An extreme weather researcher says it's not yet clear whether this year's floods and heat waves in British Columbia can be attributed to human-caused climate change.
Judge stays prosecution of man accused of trying to spy for China

Judge stays prosecution of man accused of trying to spy for China

OTTAWA — A judge has stayed criminal proceedings against a man accused of breaching Canada's secrets law because of an unreasonable delay in bringing the matter to trial.
Macklem vows clarity so Canadians trust Bank of Canada as inflation stays at 4.7%

Macklem vows clarity so Canadians trust Bank of Canada as inflation stays at 4.7%

OTTAWA — The man at the helm of the Bank of Canada says the central bank has grown uncomfortable with hot inflation readings, which remained at an 18-year high last month, as he vowed to rein in price increases.
National modelling suggests Canada's opioid overdose crisis could worsen through 2022

National modelling suggests Canada's opioid overdose crisis could worsen through 2022

OTTAWA — The latest data from a federal special advisory committee on opioid overdoses shows that opioid-related deaths could remain high and even increase in the next six months. In a statement released today, co-chairs Dr. Theresa Tam and Dr.
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