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WestJet reverses ticket refund policy for cancelled U.S., U.K. flights

WestJet reverses ticket refund policy for cancelled U.S., U.K. flights

WestJet has reversed course on its stance on refunding tickets of cancelled flights for some passengers, as the Calgary-based airline is now allowing passengers on certain international routes affected by COVID-19 and the related travel ban to get th
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Ottawa offers provinces $14B to combat COVID, restart economy

Ottawa offers provinces $14B to combat COVID, restart economy

Ottawa is offering Canadian provinces and territories $14 billion to combat COVID-19 and the potential of a second wave, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said this morning.
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Ottawa offers provinces $14B to combat COVID, restart economy

Ottawa offers provinces $14B to combat COVID, restart economy

Ottawa is offering Canadian provinces and territories $14 billion to combat COVID-19 and the potential of a second wave, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said this morning.
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Up to $500 top-up for seniors set for early July

Up to $500 top-up for seniors set for early July

Additional financial help for seniors will be arriving the week of July 6, according to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
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Up to $500 top-up for seniors set for early July

Up to $500 top-up for seniors set for early July

Additional financial help for seniors will be arriving the week of July 6, according to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
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Mandatory masks expanded to ships, trains, planes, buses

Mandatory masks expanded to ships, trains, planes, buses

The federal government has expanded requirements for the use of face-coverings on planes, trains, ships and transit in an attempt to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
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Pandemic has pumped up popularity for PM and most premiers

Pandemic has pumped up popularity for PM and most premiers

When a government is forced to face an unexpected crisis, its original plans usually become the first victim. There were few mentions of U.S. President George W.
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Canada extends cruise ship ban to at least Oct. 31

Canada extends cruise ship ban to at least Oct. 31

Ottawa has extended the ban of cruise ships from entering Canadian waters until at least Oct. 31, the federal government announced Friday.
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Conversations 'need to be had' over long-term care but PM won't commit to inquiry

Conversations 'need to be had' over long-term care but PM won't commit to inquiry

Military reports detail conditions of long-term care facilities in Quebec and Ontario
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Federal deficit likely now at $260 billion due to COVID-19, PBO says

Federal deficit likely now at $260 billion due to COVID-19, PBO says

$40.33 billion going to 8.21 million people through the Canada Emergency Response Benefit
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