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Pay inequality persists for women, minorities in federal public service: report

Pay inequality persists for women, minorities in federal public service: report

OTTAWA — While the federal government has made gains on diversity and equity in the public service, inequities persist when it comes to pay, a new Treasury Board report says.
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Hundreds of groups call on Ottawa to scrap border bill over privacy, rights concerns

Hundreds of groups call on Ottawa to scrap border bill over privacy, rights concerns

OTTAWA — More than 300 civil society organizations are calling on the Liberal government to withdraw its new border bill, saying the legislation threatens liberties, refugee and migrant rights and the privacy of all Canadians.
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Race for Yukon's next premier between business insider and former chief

Race for Yukon's next premier between business insider and former chief

A new premier of Yukon is expected to be chosen by the governing Liberal party on Thursday, leaving the winner with just months to make their mark before a territorial election has to be called.
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Few Canadians support Canada Post privatization, but open to sweeping changes: survey

Few Canadians support Canada Post privatization, but open to sweeping changes: survey

A new survey finds less support among Canadians for the privatization of Canada Post, but many are open to large-scale changes amid labour strife between the Crown corporation and its union.
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Quebec bans transport of some wild animals in nearly 100 communities over rabies risk

Quebec bans transport of some wild animals in nearly 100 communities over rabies risk

MONTREAL — The Quebec government is temporarily banning the transportation of some wild animal species in nearly 100 municipalities located close to areas where raccoon rabies has been detected. The ban is in force until Aug.
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Canada, India reach diplomatic truce as Carney, Modi meet at G7

Canada, India reach diplomatic truce as Carney, Modi meet at G7

KANANASKIS — Prime Minister Mark Carney said his meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Alberta on Tuesday was a "necessary" step toward rebuilding the relationship between the two countries.
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Lack of appropriate safeguards led to 23andMe data breach, joint investigation finds

Lack of appropriate safeguards led to 23andMe data breach, joint investigation finds

OTTAWA — Inadequate security measures opened the door to a data breach discovered two years ago at genetic testing company 23andMe, Canada's privacy watchdog says. Privacy commissioner Philippe Dufresne and U.K.
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Carney to return to Ottawa after fruitful summit with G7 leaders in Alberta

Carney to return to Ottawa after fruitful summit with G7 leaders in Alberta

KANANASKIS — Prime Minister Mark Carney is heading home to Ottawa today after hosting the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alta. He had been meeting with world leaders since Sunday to discuss topics such as U.S.
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Carney guided the G7 through the 'diplomatic Rockies,' says expert

Carney guided the G7 through the 'diplomatic Rockies,' says expert

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney pulled off a successful, focused performance as host of the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alta., according to some world leaders and foreign policy experts.
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Carney heads to Europe on Sunday for NATO, Canada-EU summits

Carney heads to Europe on Sunday for NATO, Canada-EU summits

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney heads to Europe on the weekend to attend summits on NATO and Canada-EU relations. The Prime Minister's Office confirmed Carney's travel plans today, after he wrapped up the G7 leaders' summit in Alberta.
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