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Canadian blueberries no threat to U.S. producers, embassy tells trade commission

Canadian blueberries no threat to U.S. producers, embassy tells trade commission

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Canadian blueberry farmers and embassy officials pushed back Tuesday against claims that U.S. producers are being driven out of business by cheap imports from north of the border.
Nunavut officials urge residents to get COVID vaccine, about 400 shots given so far

Nunavut officials urge residents to get COVID vaccine, about 400 shots given so far

IQALUIT, Nunavut — Nunavut officials are urging residents to get immunized against COVID-19 as the vaccine starts to roll out across the territory. Chief public health officer, Dr.
Quebec restaurant files class action against 'abusive' delivery fees during pandemic

Quebec restaurant files class action against 'abusive' delivery fees during pandemic

MONTREAL — A Quebec restaurant is launching a class-action lawsuit against food delivery companies for the alleged exorbitant and abusive commissions they are charging during the pandemic.
Regulator investigating Canadian nurses who spoke at anti-lockdown rally in D.C.

Regulator investigating Canadian nurses who spoke at anti-lockdown rally in D.C.

TORONTO — Two Canadian nurses who spoke at an anti-lockdown rally in Washington, D.C., on the day of the deadly storming of the Capitol are under investigation by their regulatory body.
Prime minister appoints former Nunavut premier as territory's new commissioner

Prime minister appoints former Nunavut premier as territory's new commissioner

IQALUIT, Nunavut — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has appointed a former Nunavut premier as the territory's next commissioner.
Include offices of PM, ministers under Access to Information law: info watchdog

Include offices of PM, ministers under Access to Information law: info watchdog

OTTAWA — The federal information watchdog is calling for the offices of the prime minister and other cabinet members to be included under the Access to Information Act.
Trudeau shuffles cabinet as Bains plans to retire from politics

Trudeau shuffles cabinet as Bains plans to retire from politics

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has conducted a small shuffle of his ministers before holing up later in the day for a cabinet retreat to plot strategy for the resumption of Parliament.
Cabinet shuffle and Ontario's possible new COVID measures: In The News for Jan. 12

Cabinet shuffle and Ontario's possible new COVID measures: In The News for Jan. 12

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 Jan. 12 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on Tuesday Jan. 12, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 39,116 new vaccinations administered for a total of 359,054 doses given.
Trudeau to shuffle cabinet as Bains departs as innovation minister

Trudeau to shuffle cabinet as Bains departs as innovation minister

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to conduct a small shuffle of his cabinet Tuesday, sparked by the departure of Navdeep Bains, the minister of innovation, science and industry.