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COVID pandemic prompts Lametti to propose permanent justice reforms
The COVID-19 pandemic appears set to force a modernization of Canada's justice system.
Lack of sea ice explains lost seals needing rescue in P.E.I., experts say
For the second time in a week, police in Prince Edward Island were called to the scene of a wandering seal, and animal specialists say it may not be the last.
Trans Mountain pipeline owner asks to keep identity of insurers secret
Federal government-owned Trans Mountain is asking the Canada Energy Regulator to keep secret the identities of the companies that provide insurance coverage for its pipeline system because of fears environmental activists will target them.
Canada, Australia will co-ordinate regulation efforts for powerful online platforms
Justin Trudeau and his Australian counterpart Scott Morrison have agreed to continue "co-ordinating efforts" to ensure the revenues of web giants are shared more fairly with creators and media, a Tuesday, February 23, 2021, statement from Ottawa said.
Commercial fishers in N.S. seek intervener status in lawsuit over Indigenous fishing rights
A group representing commercial fishers is seeking intervener status in a lawsuit filed by a First Nation challenging Nova Scotia's rules around buying and selling seafood products.
Canada set to defend Safe Third Country refugee pact in appeal court hearing
The Canadian government is set to tell a Federal Court of Appeal hearing today, February 23, 2021, a refugee pact between Ottawa and Washington does not violate the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Mandatory hotel quarantine, other new COVID measures come into effect at Canadian borders, airports
A mandatory three-day hotel quarantine for most travellers landing at Canadian airports got off to a rough start on Monday, as some passengers complained of long waits to access the hotel-booking system.
Canada to receive record 640K vaccine doses this week
Canada is poised to receive a record number of COVID-19 vaccine doses this week thanks to scheduled deliveries from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna, as the country looks to speed up its vaccination efforts.
Trudeau and U.S. President Biden have first online meeting Tuesday
The first face-to-face meeting between Canada's Prime Minister and the newly minted U.S. president will take place early next week, the two countries announced on Saturday, February 20, 2021, amid questions about how the long-time allies plan to address simmering tensions that have already emerged despite the new regime in the White House.
Researchers cheer birth of orca calf to endangered southern resident population
Researchers are cautiously celebrating the birth of a new addition to the endangered southern resident killer whale population.