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Ottawa names Payam Akhavan to advise Global Affairs on shootdown of Flight PS752

Ottawa names Payam Akhavan to advise Global Affairs on shootdown of Flight PS752

OTTAWA — The federal government has named a legal expert as senior adviser to Global Affairs Canada on the shooting down of a passenger jet in Iran that killed 176 people.
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Friday, May 21, 2021

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Friday, May 21, 2021

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times eastern): 6:15 p.m. British Columbia is reporting 420 new COVID-19 cases and six more deaths for a total of 1,667 fatalities since the pandemic began.
Canada's COVID-19 vaccine efforts doubled over five weeks as daily cases drop

Canada's COVID-19 vaccine efforts doubled over five weeks as daily cases drop

Canada's COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues to soar while daily cases decline, but as Canadians head into the Victoria Day long weekend, the country's deputy chief medical officer is urging caution.
Public health evaluating how, when Canada can allow fully-vaccinated travellers: Tam

Public health evaluating how, when Canada can allow fully-vaccinated travellers: Tam

OTTAWA — Federal health officials are re-evaluating what has to happen before Canada can allow fully vaccinated people to enter the country or entirely reopen the border to international travellers, says chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam.
Judge's knuckles rapped over U of T appointment interference; can stay on bench

Judge's knuckles rapped over U of T appointment interference; can stay on bench

TORONTO — A federal court judge accused of bias against Palestinians over his views on a proposed appointment at the University of Toronto made serious mistakes, but can stay on the job, a judicial review body concluded on Friday.
Manitoba premier asks federal government for health workers in COVID-19 battle

Manitoba premier asks federal government for health workers in COVID-19 battle

WINNIPEG — Manitoba is asking the federal government for dozens of health-care workers to help fight rising COVID-19 numbers.
Public health agency told about 'issue' facing Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin in late March

Public health agency told about 'issue' facing Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin in late March

OTTAWA — The president of the Public Health Agency of Canada says he was told there was a potential "issue" facing the general leading Canada's vaccine distribution about eight weeks before he stepped down.
Supreme Court Justice Rosalie Abella speaks lovingly of family as she hears last case

Supreme Court Justice Rosalie Abella speaks lovingly of family as she hears last case

OTTAWA — Before hearing her last Supreme Court case Friday, Justice Rosalie Abella recalled the many opportunities she welcomed in her path-breaking career, but saved the most heartfelt words for her family.
Report calls for risk mitigation for vessels in Canadian Arctic after ship grounded

Report calls for risk mitigation for vessels in Canadian Arctic after ship grounded

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada is calling for mandatory risk mitigation measures for vessels operating in the Canadian Arctic after a passenger boat ran aground nearly three years ago.
Human error during construction led to sudden closure of major Montreal bridge

Human error during construction led to sudden closure of major Montreal bridge

MONTREAL — The Quebec government says it had no choice but to close a major bridge in Montreal because a company repairing the structure unintentionally damaged 40 reinforcement bars.