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Liberals say Russia visa ban would trap dissidents, as more Canadians blacklisted

Liberals say Russia visa ban would trap dissidents, as more Canadians blacklisted

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly said she does not support following European countries in barring Russians from getting visas, arguing dissidents are facing increasing danger.
Dangerous fungus detected at Montreal-area hospital, health officials say

Dangerous fungus detected at Montreal-area hospital, health officials say

MONTREAL — A dangerous fungus known for its resistance to treatment was detected earlier this month at a hospital in Longueuil, Que., on Montreal's South Shore, health authorities said Thursday. Since Sept.
Military officer reprimanded, fined for anti-vaccine comments while wearing uniform

Military officer reprimanded, fined for anti-vaccine comments while wearing uniform

OTTAWA — A Canadian Armed Forces officer who publicly urged other military members to disobey orders and not help distribute COVID-19 vaccines was reprimanded and fined on Thursday after apologizing for his “public display of disloyalty.
Canada's environment minister does not jump to take up UN call for windfall taxes

Canada's environment minister does not jump to take up UN call for windfall taxes

OTTAWA — Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault isn't warming to the idea of combating climate change by imposing a windfall tax on the massive profits being posted by some Canadian oil and gas producers.
Spouse of gunman who killed 22 Nova Scotians calls for policing reforms at inquiry

Spouse of gunman who killed 22 Nova Scotians calls for policing reforms at inquiry

HALIFAX — The spouse of the gunman who killed 22 Nova Scotians in the 2020 mass shooting is calling for improved police training and handling of domestic violence.
How is cannabis legalization going? Feds launch overdue review to find out

How is cannabis legalization going? Feds launch overdue review to find out

OTTAWA — The federal government launched a long-awaited review on Thursday of how legalizing marijuana has affected the health of Canadians, the domestic cannabis industry and the black market.
Quebec election: Liberals, Anglade attempt to turn around struggling campaign

Quebec election: Liberals, Anglade attempt to turn around struggling campaign

MONTREAL — With polls suggesting her party could be relegated to third place in the Oct. 3 election, Quebec Liberal Leader Dominique Anglade is trying to turn around her team's fortunes by putting more of herself forward.
New taxes on banks and life insurers will generate $5.3 billion over five years: PBO

New taxes on banks and life insurers will generate $5.3 billion over five years: PBO

OTTAWA — Proposed new federal taxes on some financial institutions could generate $5.3 billion over the next five years, the parliamentary budget officer estimated in two new reports issued Thursday.
Long-COVID and autoimmune diseases, new Canadian airline : In The News for Sept. 22

Long-COVID and autoimmune diseases, new Canadian airline : In The News for Sept. 22

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 Sept. 22 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
Aid groups urge Canada to loosen Taliban sanctions amid multiple Afghanistan crises

Aid groups urge Canada to loosen Taliban sanctions amid multiple Afghanistan crises

OTTAWA — Major humanitarian groups are urging the Trudeau government to loosen its restrictions on working with the Taliban in Afghanistan.
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