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Canada still counting on U.S. to share its AstraZeneca stockpile, Trudeau says

WASHINGTON — Canada is still counting on the United States to share its COVID-19 vaccine surplus, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday — even as pressure mounts on the White House to help ease a spiralling pandemic crisis in India.

Apr 27, 2021 1:27 PM Read more >

Federal Appeal Court tosses B.C. injunction over Alberta's turn-off-the-taps law

OTTAWA — The Federal Court of Appeal has set aside an injunction granted to British Columbia in its constitutional fight over Alberta's so-called turn-off-the-taps legislation, saying the dispute is more theoretical than real.

Apr 27, 2021 11:48 AM Read more >

Excess profits tax would reap $8 billion for government, budget watchdog says

OTTAWA — The parliamentary budget officer says a hypothetical tax on big corporations' excess profits would generate $7.9 billion for the federal government.

Apr 27, 2021 11:31 AM Read more >

Ottawa tables back-to-work bill to end strike at Port of Montreal

MONTREAL — Federal Labour Minister Filomena Tassi has tabled a bill to put an end to the strike involving 1,150 dockworkers at the Port of Montreal.

Apr 27, 2021 9:11 AM Read more >

Interprovincial travel and a dire situation in India: In The News for April 27

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 April 27 ... What we are watching in Canada ...

Apr 27, 2021 2:09 AM Read more >

Canadians view Derek Chauvin guilty verdict in George Floyd death as good news: poll

OTTAWA — A new survey suggests a vast majority of Canadians believe the verdict that found former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin guilty of the murder of George Floyd was good news.

Apr 27, 2021 2:00 AM Read more >

Who have provinces pegged to receive COVID-19 vaccines in the coming weeks?

As COVID-19 vaccine supplies ramp up across the country, most provinces and territories have released details of who can expect to receive a shot in the coming weeks.

Apr 27, 2021 2:00 AM Read more >

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Tuesday, April 27, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 263,044 new vaccinations administered for a total of 12,307,785 doses given. Nationwide, 1,027,150 people or 2.

Apr 27, 2021 2:00 AM Read more >

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Tuesday, April 27, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. There are 1,187,918 confirmed cases in Canada. Canada: 1,187,918 confirmed cases (85,178 active, 1,078,716 resolved, 24,024 deaths).

Apr 27, 2021 2:00 AM Read more >

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Monday. April 26, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Monday April 26, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 263,044 new vaccinations administered for a total of 12,307,785 doses given. Nationwide, 1,027,150 people or 2.

Apr 26, 2021 8:50 PM Read more >