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House of Commons adopts Bloc motion against holding COVID-19 pandemic election

House of Commons adopts Bloc motion against holding COVID-19 pandemic election

OTTAWA — The House of Commons has adopted a Bloc Québécois motion that says it would be irresponsible to hold a federal election during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A list of the four steps in British Columbia's restart plan

A list of the four steps in British Columbia's restart plan

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government has introduced a four-step restart plan in a gradual return to normality when more people are vaccinated against COVID-19.
U.S. amping up dispute with Canada over allowed exports of American dairy products

U.S. amping up dispute with Canada over allowed exports of American dairy products

WASHINGTON — The United States is ramping up its dispute with Canada over the sale of American dairy products north of the border — the first significant new trade squabble between the two countries of the post-NAFTA era. U.S.
Pandemic throwing wrench in construction of new navy, coast guard ships: officials

Pandemic throwing wrench in construction of new navy, coast guard ships: officials

OTTAWA — COVID-19 has thrown yet another wrench in the long overdue construction of new ships for the navy and coast guard, say top military and procurement officials, adding the full scope of the damage won't be known until after the pandemic.
Military officer facing mutiny charge after anti-vaccine speech

Military officer facing mutiny charge after anti-vaccine speech

OTTAWA — A military officer is facing charges after allegedly urging other members of the Canadian Armed Forces to disobey their orders by not helping with the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines.
Watchdog says immigration applicants need easier access to info on their files

Watchdog says immigration applicants need easier access to info on their files

OTTAWA — A federal watchdog says the Immigration Department needs to provide easier access to information for applicants seeking more than a bare-bones outline of their files.
Federal rebate set to make electric cars more affordable see $100M go to Tesla buyers

Federal rebate set to make electric cars more affordable see $100M go to Tesla buyers

OTTAWA — Transport Canada is looking at ways to include used vehicles in a federal rebate for electric cars — something observers say is needed to make the program more relevant to low or middle-income consumers, rather than only those able to buy br
With sales down 95 per cent, Montreal souvenir shop owners hope tourists return

With sales down 95 per cent, Montreal souvenir shop owners hope tourists return

MONTREAL — The shelves of Mohamed Ghodhbane's souvenir shop in Old Montreal are full of the kinds of merchandise found in tourist-friendly places the world over: T-shirts, shot glasses, key chains, snow globes and novelty licence plates.
Attack that held U.S. pipeline hostage could happen in Canada: cyberprotection chief

Attack that held U.S. pipeline hostage could happen in Canada: cyberprotection chief

OTTAWA — The sort of brazen digital attack that recently shut down a key U.S. energy pipeline could strike Canada, says the head of the federal cyberprotection agency.
COVID in Canada, Ex-Chadian diplomats to Canada charged: In The News for May 25.

COVID in Canada, Ex-Chadian diplomats to Canada charged: In The News for May 25.

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 May 25... What we are watching in Canada ...
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