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U.S, U.K., Canada levy sanctions against China over actions against Uyghur Muslims

U.S, U.K., Canada levy sanctions against China over actions against Uyghur Muslims

OTTAWA — Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States and the European Union levelled sanctions against Chinese officials Monday over human rights violations against minority Muslims in that country.
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Vance may have misled Harper before becoming defence chief in 2015: former aide

Vance may have misled Harper before becoming defence chief in 2015: former aide

OTTAWA — A former top aide to Stephen Harper suggested Monday that Gen. Jonathan Vance may have misled the then prime minister when asked about his personal conduct months before his appointment as the Canadian Armed Forces’ commander in 2015.
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Trudeau 'appalled' by homophobic graffiti outside Ottawa mayor's home

Trudeau 'appalled' by homophobic graffiti outside Ottawa mayor's home

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he's "appalled" that homophobic graffiti was painted on the road in front of Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson's home over the weekend.
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Injunction against quarantine hotel policy denied, constitutional hearing to go ahead

Injunction against quarantine hotel policy denied, constitutional hearing to go ahead

TORONTO — A constitutional rights advocacy group has lost its bid for an injunction against the federal government's quarantine hotel policy designed to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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Senate staffers fear new harassment policy being blocked by senators

Senate staffers fear new harassment policy being blocked by senators

OTTAWA — Some Senate staffers are concerned that a new policy meant to protect them from workplace harassment is being blocked in the upper house by a handful of senators. But Sen.
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Vaccine rollout set to shift into high gear with major surge in expected deliveries

Vaccine rollout set to shift into high gear with major surge in expected deliveries

OTTAWA — Canada's COVID-19 vaccination drive is poised to shift into high gear this week as the federal public health agency prepares to take delivery of the largest number of doses since the launch of the immunization effort. Nearly 1.
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Several provinces begin offering COVID-19 vaccines to more groups

Several provinces begin offering COVID-19 vaccines to more groups

Several provinces are redoubling COVID-19 vaccination efforts today, offering shots to broader swaths of the population.
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Vaccine rollout overdrive and Michael trial 2 in China: In The News for Mar. 22

Vaccine rollout overdrive and Michael trial 2 in China: In The News for Mar. 22

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 Mar. 22 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
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The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Monday, Mar. 22, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Monday, Mar. 22, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Monday March 22, 2021. There are 933,785 confirmed cases in Canada. <b>_ Canada: 933,785 confirmed cases (35,009 active, 876,100 resolved, 22,676 deaths).
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A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Mar. 22, 2021

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Mar. 22, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Monday March 22, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 91,952 new vaccinations administered for a total of 3,954,285 doses given. Nationwide, 629,956 people or 1.
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