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OTTAWA — The Federal Court of Appeal has set aside an injunction granted to British Columbia in its constitutional fight over Alberta's so-called turn-off-the-taps legislation, saying the dispute is more theoretical than real.

OTTAWA — The parliamentary budget officer says a hypothetical tax on big corporations' excess profits would generate $7.9 billion for the federal government.

MONTREAL — Federal Labour Minister Filomena Tassi has tabled a bill to put an end to the strike involving 1,150 dockworkers at the Port of Montreal.

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OTTAWA — A new survey suggests a vast majority of Canadians believe the verdict that found former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin guilty of the murder of George Floyd was good news.

As COVID-19 vaccine supplies ramp up across the country, most provinces and territories have released details of who can expect to receive a shot in the coming weeks.

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 263,044 new vaccinations administered for a total of 12,307,785 doses given. Nationwide, 1,027,150 people or 2.

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. There are 1,187,918 confirmed cases in Canada. Canada: 1,187,918 confirmed cases (85,178 active, 1,078,716 resolved, 24,024 deaths).

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Monday April 26, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 263,044 new vaccinations administered for a total of 12,307,785 doses given. Nationwide, 1,027,150 people or 2.

The Ontario government has asked for military relief to help handle a rising COVID-19 crisis in its hospitals as several other provinces tightened health restrictions Monday to avoid a similar fate.