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The bill would bring global online streaming giants, such as Netflix, Disney Plus and Amazon Prime, under the auspices of the Broadcasting Act, requiring them to promote Canadian content and to financially support Canadian cultural industries, just as traditional broadcasters are required to do.

The query was posed in a briefing note from Natural Resources Canada and released to The Canadian Press under federal access-to-information legislation. 

The Liberal party has published a phone number and is urging Canadians to text with their thoughts on issues and their ideas for improving federal policies.

Alberta Health Services says in a news release that the injunction prevents the organizers from holding any future events that don't comply with health orders such as masking, attendance limits, and physical distancing.

"I am calling on the premier today to make the rules more consistent, to give businesses fairness, and to allow restaurants to safely operate in the same fashion in which the premier just portrayed."

As of Friday, Canada had given at least one dose to more than 22.7 million people, 2.5 million of whom also have their second dose.

The case will be back in court Tuesday when lawyers will decide on a new date for a sentencing hearing where victim impact statements are to be read by Cindy Gladue's family and friends.

Underwriters such as Zurich Insurance Group AG have also dropped Trans Mountain as a possible client amid pressure from environmental and Indigenous groups opposed to the government-owned pipeline.

"Cultural competence is critical to access to justice, and the rule of law. Judges are encouraged to take advantage of opportunities to engage with and learn from the wider public, including communities with which they have little or no life experience."

Provincial wildlife officials are cougars and bears have also been seen in residential neighbourhoods, likely in search of newborn elk calves