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Federal budget today, rapid tests important, if imperfect : In The News for April 7

Federal budget today, rapid tests important, if imperfect : In The News for April 7

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 April 7 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
Five ways to reduce and evaluate risk in a potential sixth wave of COVID-19

Five ways to reduce and evaluate risk in a potential sixth wave of COVID-19

As most provinces and territories lift COVID-19 public health measures, Canadians are left to assess their own risk level amid signs of a sixth wave. Dr.
Liberals set to unveil 2022 federal budget that promises billions in new spending

Liberals set to unveil 2022 federal budget that promises billions in new spending

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals are set to unveil their latest spending plan today that aims to balance promises made to voters in last year's election campaign, in the pact with the NDP, and recently to Canada's global defence allies.
What happens after the Liberals table their budget in a minority Parliament

What happens after the Liberals table their budget in a minority Parliament

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau finds himself in familiar territory Thursday as the leader of a minority government that needs support from another party to pass a budget and avoid another federal election.
'We'll see where it goes': Alberta town surveys citizens on alcohol ban

'We'll see where it goes': Alberta town surveys citizens on alcohol ban

A southern Alberta town that has been dry since it was founded more than 100 years ago is asking residents whether they want restaurants to serve alcohol.
Union Bay Seafood brand Pacific oysters recalled due to norovirus risk

Union Bay Seafood brand Pacific oysters recalled due to norovirus risk

OTTAWA — A recall has been issued for Union Bay Seafood Ltd. brand Pacific oysters due to a possible norovirus contamination.
Chocolate recall linked to salmonella outbreak in Europe now expanded to Canada.

Chocolate recall linked to salmonella outbreak in Europe now expanded to Canada.

A recall of certain Kinder brand chocolate products linked to an outbreak of salmonella in Europe and the U.K. has been expanded to Canada.
Extend special immigration measures to other crises: House of Commons committee

Extend special immigration measures to other crises: House of Commons committee

OTTAWA — Canada's treatment of Ukrainians fleeing war has been distinctly different to those fleeing other humanitarian crises, the House of Commons immigration committee said Wednesday, and MPs want that to change.
Federal environment minister approves Bay du Nord oil project off Newfoundland

Federal environment minister approves Bay du Nord oil project off Newfoundland

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault has approved a controversial new oil project off the coast of Newfoundland with what Ottawa is calling the strongest emissions rules ever imposed.
Defendants deny claims of wrongdoing in fatal B.C. train derailment lawsuits

Defendants deny claims of wrongdoing in fatal B.C. train derailment lawsuits

Defendants in lawsuits filed by families who lost loved ones in a British Columbia train derailment are denying any wrongdoing in the deaths of three Canadian Pacific Railway employees. The derailment happened on Feb.
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