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First batch of J&J COVID vaccines won't be released in Canada

First batch of J&J COVID vaccines won't be released in Canada

OTTAWA — More than 300,000 doses of the Johnson & Johnson single-shot COVID-19 vaccine will not be released for use in Canada.
Liberals convene antisemitism summit amid concerns over new MP's views on Israel

Liberals convene antisemitism summit amid concerns over new MP's views on Israel

OTTAWA — The Trudeau government announced Friday that it will convene an emergency summit on antisemitism, even as it faced criticism for welcoming into the Liberal fold an MP who has denounced Israel as an apartheid state.
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times eastern): 6:20 p.m. COVID-19 infections remain below 200 in British Columbia as the vaccination rate for first doses for adults tops 75 per cent.
'Unacceptable environmental effects:' New federal policy restricts thermal coal

'Unacceptable environmental effects:' New federal policy restricts thermal coal

The federal government is making it more difficult to develop thermal coal in Canada with a new policy that says all such mines create "unacceptable environmental effects.
Doctor who faced racism after COVID-19 outbreak sues New Brunswick, RCMP

Doctor who faced racism after COVID-19 outbreak sues New Brunswick, RCMP

A Black doctor who says he faced a barrage of hate and racism after being accused of breaking COVID-19 rules amid an outbreak last year announced Friday he is suing the New Brunswick government and the RCMP. Lawyers representing Dr.
MPs move to convene emergency Islamophobia summit before August

MPs move to convene emergency Islamophobia summit before August

OTTAWA — Federal lawmakers are calling on the government to convene an emergency summit on Islamophobia by the end of July.
Newborn daughter's death inspires MP's bill on bereavement leave for parents

Newborn daughter's death inspires MP's bill on bereavement leave for parents

OTTAWA — For Conservative MP Tom Kmiec, his bill to give parents more time off after the death of a child is personal.
Details on Canada's vaccine sharing plan coming Sunday, up to 100 million doses

Details on Canada's vaccine sharing plan coming Sunday, up to 100 million doses

CARBIS BAY, CORNWALL, ENGLAND — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will wait until an international summit with his democratic peers concludes before providing any details on how Canada will make up to 100 million vaccine doses available to countries not
Top court orders files tied to Sherman murder case unsealed, citing public interest

Top court orders files tied to Sherman murder case unsealed, citing public interest

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that a trove of files related to murder victims Barry and Honey Sherman be unsealed and opened to public access.
Meng applies for publication ban on HSBC materials obtained via Hong Kong court

Meng applies for publication ban on HSBC materials obtained via Hong Kong court

VANCOUVER — Huawei's chief financial officer is seeking a publication ban on new evidence that her legal team wants to introduce in her fight against extradition to the United States.