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PM Trudeau 'disappointed' by RCMP treatment of Sikh officers
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he is disappointed that Sikh RCMP officers have been removed from front line policing during the pandemic because their religiously mandated facial hair makes it difficult to properly wear a face covering.
Trudeau reinstates COVID-19 updates as second wave worsens
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will join Canada's top public health officers today, September 25, 2020, for their daily update on the worsening COVID-19 health crisis.
Parliament resumes operations today with debate on throne speech
The fate of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's minority Liberal government hangs in the balance as Parliament resumes all normal operations today, September, 24, 2020, for the first time in six months.
Alberta to outline $20B-plus deficit in financial update
Albertans are to get a look at the province's biggest deficit in history when the government releases its financial update today, August 27, 2020.
Trudeau considered best to manage pandemic and revive economy, survey suggests
A new survey suggests Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberals are well placed if they end up losing a confidence vote this fall, seen as the party best able to care for Canadians during the COVID-19 pandemic and to get the economy back on its feet.
Strong winds in forecast prompts evacuation warning to B.C. residents near fire
Residents who live near a massive wildfire in British Columbia's south Okanagan were asked to prepare in advance Thursday, as strong winds forecasted for Friday threatened efforts to contain it.
Andrew Furey to be sworn in as Newfoundland and Labrador's premier today
Andrew Furey will be sworn in as premier of Newfoundland and Labrador today, August 19, 2020.
First Nations groups call for closure of all Fraser River sockeye fisheries
First Nations groups in British Columbia are calling on the federal fisheries minister to issue an emergency order to close all sockeye fisheries on the Fraser River.
Lawyer seeking review after Crown land removed from list of pending protected areas
The lawyer for a retired biologist and an environmental group is seeking judicial review of Nova Scotia's decision to remove a section of Crown land along the province's Eastern Shore from a list of pending protected areas.
Prorogation of Parliament: what happens next?
Parliament has been prorogued until Sept. 23, when there will be a speech from the throne. Here is what that means and what could come next.