The first planeload of Afghan refugees who supported the Canadian military mission in Afghanistan has arrived in Canada.
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Trudeau Liberals maintain lead over rivals ahead of possible election call: poll
The federal Liberals remain ahead as a new poll suggests Canada’s political parties are holding relatively steady in terms of voter support only weeks before a possible election call.
Demand increasing: Canadian Blood Services watching supply as COVID-19 rules eased
A return to a somewhat normal summer as COVID-19 restrictions are eased is putting a strain on Canada’s blood supply.
Canada set to receive 7.1 million COVID-19 vaccine doses this week
OTTAWA — The federal government is expecting to receive about 7.1 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines this week, as it adjusts its distribution strategy amid waning vaccination rates and substantial supply.
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After opening its borders to Canadian tourists, France wants Canada to do the same
OTTAWA — France, which has opened its borders to Canadian tourists, is eager to see Canada reopen to the French.
Quarantine exemptions lure visitors to Canada in advance of busy travel weekend
WASHINGTON — The number of incoming visitors to Canada has been gradually increasing in the days since travel restrictions began easing for fully vaccinated, eligible travellers — and the country’s border agents are expecting more this weekend.
Canada’s tragic residential school reckoning could be grim harbinger for U.S.
WASHINGTON — It took just two weeks for the first Indigenous cabinet member in American history to publicly express her deep personal dismay at the grim residential school revelations emanating from north of the border.
Trudeau government says Pope’s statement on residential schools not good enough
OTTAWA (NEWS 1130) – The Canadian government is not satisfied with recent comments from the Pope on residential schools.
Canada not ready to re-open land border with U.S.: Garneau
MONTREAL (NEWS 1130) – The federal government continues to feel pressure to re-open the border with the U.S., but Canada’s foreign affairs minister says our country isn’t ready.