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2.1 million square kilometres covered: Nunavut reveals updated land-use proposal

2.1 million square kilometres covered: Nunavut reveals updated land-use proposal

IQALUIT, Nunavut — The Nunavut Planning Commission released its updated land-use proposal Thursday after years of consultation and earlier drafts. The plan, which covers 2.
Extending pandemic jobs program aimed to cost extra $600 million, PBO says

Extending pandemic jobs program aimed to cost extra $600 million, PBO says

OTTAWA — The parliamentary budget officer says extending a pandemic measure designed to avoid layoffs at companies will cost the federal treasury almost $600 million over three years.
Human rights complaint alleges First Nation adults with disabilities left behind

Human rights complaint alleges First Nation adults with disabilities left behind

WINNIPEG — Three human rights complaints have been filed against the federal government alleging systemic discrimination and a failure to provide proper services to First Nations adults with disabilities in Manitoba.
Annamie Paul begins to raise the curtain on Green party's critic portfolios

Annamie Paul begins to raise the curtain on Green party's critic portfolios

OTTAWA — Green Leader Annamie Paul has begun to unveil her "shadow cabinet" nine months into her tenure. Paul revealed seven names Wednesday evening, with plans to roll out the rest this week.
Wilson-Raybould not seeking re-election, blasts 'toxic and ineffective' Parliament

Wilson-Raybould not seeking re-election, blasts 'toxic and ineffective' Parliament

OTTAWA — Independent MP Jody Wilson-Raybould will not seek re-election in the next federal campaign, saying in a letter to her constituents on Thursday that Parliament has become "toxic and ineffective" during her time in politics.
Canada not doomed to fourth wave of COVID-19, doctors say, despite U.K.'s experience

Canada not doomed to fourth wave of COVID-19, doctors say, despite U.K.'s experience

OTTAWA — A fourth wave of COVID-19 now surging across the United Kingdom doesn't have to become a reality in Canada as long as people keep getting vaccinated as quickly as possible, some infectious disease experts say.
Not all Canadian hockey fans backed Habs during improbable playoff run, poll suggests

Not all Canadian hockey fans backed Habs during improbable playoff run, poll suggests

TAMPA, Fla. — Having a team in the Stanley Cup final can't help Canada bridge its regional divisions.
Keeping COVID variants at bay, Habs lose in Game Five : In The News for July 8

Keeping COVID variants at bay, Habs lose in Game Five : In The News for July 8

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 July 8 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
No 'quick fix' to cause of deadly military helicopter crash, procurement chief says

No 'quick fix' to cause of deadly military helicopter crash, procurement chief says

OTTAWA — Canada’s top military procurement official warns there is no "quick fix" to the software issue identified as the primary cause of last year’s deadly helicopter crash off the coast of Greece, which killed six service members.
Vasilevskiy leads Lightning over Canadiens for second straight Stanley Cup

Vasilevskiy leads Lightning over Canadiens for second straight Stanley Cup

The Tampa Bay Lightning are back-to-back champions, while the Montreal Canadiens' remarkable playoff run has come to an end.
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