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Yukon's COVID vaccine rollout falls short for First Nations care, engagement: auditor

Yukon's COVID vaccine rollout falls short for First Nations care, engagement: auditor

A report from Canada's auditor general found that Yukon's COVID-19 immunization rollout hadshortcomings, including a lack of engagement with First Nations, some of whom worried they were test subjects for the new vaccine.
Liberals, Conservatives both claim byelection victories prove their message is best

Liberals, Conservatives both claim byelection victories prove their message is best

OTTAWA — Four former political staffers are headed to Parliament Hill as new MPs following byelections in three provinces Monday that featured no surprises — but possibly delivered some relief for both Liberals and Conservatives.
Canada's oil output would plummet by 2050 in a net-zero world, new modelling shows

Canada's oil output would plummet by 2050 in a net-zero world, new modelling shows

CALGARY — New modelling from the Canada Energy Regulator suggests Canadian oil production will plummet by 2050 — and large portions of Alberta's oilsands facilities will be shut down — if the world is successful in reaching net-zero greenhouse gas em
Montreal archdiocese ombudswoman sees improvement in handling of abuse complaints

Montreal archdiocese ombudswoman sees improvement in handling of abuse complaints

MONTREAL — The ombudswoman of Montreal's Roman Catholic archdiocese says she's seen an improvement in the handling of abuse complaints since raising concerns about it last year.
IMF applauds Canada's climate action, warns of 'race to the bottom' with subsidies

IMF applauds Canada's climate action, warns of 'race to the bottom' with subsidies

OTTAWA — The International Monetary Fund warns that Canada's green subsidies could stoke an international race to the bottom, even as it credits the country for a "multipronged" approach to addressing climate change.
Inuit group hopes review into handling of priest allegations brings change

Inuit group hopes review into handling of priest allegations brings change

IQALUIT, Nunavut — A national group representing Inuit says it hopes a review into how the Oblates handled allegations of a former priest sexually abusing children in Nunavut will bring change within the Catholic Church.
Call public inquiry first, then Tories will suggest who can lead it: Poilievre

Call public inquiry first, then Tories will suggest who can lead it: Poilievre

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau should make the first move and call a public inquiry before the Conservatives suggest people who could lead it, Pierre Poilievre says.
Monument to residential school survivors, victims to be built on Parliament Hill

Monument to residential school survivors, victims to be built on Parliament Hill

OTTAWA — A survivor-led steering committee announced Tuesday that a tribute to survivors and victims of residential schools will be built on the west side of Parliament Hill.
Brian Mulroney praises Trudeau's leadership, omits any mention of Tory leader

Brian Mulroney praises Trudeau's leadership, omits any mention of Tory leader

ANTIGONISH, N.S. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is basking in the praise of Brian Mulroney after the former prime minister said "trash" talk against the Liberal leader will be forgotten in light of historic achievements.
Nomination process begins to replace ex-Supreme Court justice Russell Brown

Nomination process begins to replace ex-Supreme Court justice Russell Brown

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has begun the search for a new Supreme Court of Canada justice.
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