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Federal health minister says 1M units of imported kids’ pain meds now hitting shelves
By The Canadian Press on November 25th, 2022
OTTAWA – Federal Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos says the previously announced one million units of imported kids’ pain relievers are starting to arrive on pharmacy shelves, while an additional 500,000units have been ordered and are expected over the next few weeks. A separate shipment of kids’ pain relievers from Australia are headed for hospitalsand domestic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec reverses policy and makes flu vaccine free for all residents
By The Canadian Press on November 25th, 2022
MONTREAL – Quebec is making the flu vaccine free for all residents this year. The shots had only been free for certain high-risk groups and for health-care workers. Health officials said today the government reversed position because of the high levels of influenza, respiratory syncytial virus, and novel coronavirus circulating in the province. The Health ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Halifax air crash voice recording can be disclosed in civil case, Supreme Court rules
By The Canadian Press on November 25th, 2022
OTTAWA – The Supreme Court of Canada says the cockpit voice recording from an Air Canada plane that crashed on a Halifax runway can be disclosed to parties in a class-action lawsuit. Dozens of people were injured in the March 2015 crash, prompting a lawsuit against Air Canada, plane manufacturer Airbus S.A.S. and others. A ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Federal health minister says 1M units of imported kids’ pain meds are starting to hit pharmacy shelves
By The Canadian Press on November 25th, 2022
Federal Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos says the previously announced one million units of imported kids’ pain relievers are starting to arrive on pharmacy shelves. Meanwhile, Duclos says an additional 500,000 foreign units have been ordered and are expected over the next few weeks. He says a separate shipment of kids’ pain relievers from Australia are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec to appeal ruling that was greeted as victory in fight against racial profiling
By The Canadian Press on November 25th, 2022
MONTREAL – The Quebec government will appeal a recent ruling banning random police stops in the province. Public Security Minister François Bonnardel says the government is appealing because it’s unacceptable to deprive police of an important tool. Last month, Quebec Superior Court Justice Michel Yergeau found that a common law rule allowing police to stop ... Read More »
1 responseTrudeau says ‘Freedom Convoy’ reminded him of anger during 2021 election campaign
By Stephanie Taylor and Lee Berthiaume, The Canadian Press on November 25th, 2022
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he was reminded of the anger expressed during the 2021 election campaign when he heard a convoy of protesters was barrelling toward Ottawa. Trudeau is appearing today at the public inquiry investigating his Liberal government’s decision to invoke the Emergencies Act in mid-February to clear “Freedom Convoy” blockades ... Read More »
1 responseCP NewsAlert: Federal health minister says 1M units of imported kids’ pain meds are starting to hit pharmacy shelves
By The Canadian Press on November 25th, 2022
Federal Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos says the previously announced 1 million units of imported kids’ pain relievers are hitting some pharmacy shelves now, while an additional 500,000 units has been ordered and is expected over the next few weeks. More coming... Read More »
1 responseTrudeau to take stand at Emergencies Act inquiry, security tightens at inquiry
By Stephanie Taylor and Lee Berthiaume, The Canadian Press on November 25th, 2022
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau willtestify Friday at the public inquiry probing his government’s decision to invoke emergency powers in response to last winter’s weeks-long “Freedom Convoy” protests. Trudeau’s testimony will cap six weeks of hearings at the Public Order Emergency Commission, which has already heard from seven Liberal ministers about why the Emergencies ... Read More »
1 responseIn The News for Nov. 25: The PM to sit in the hot seat at the Emergencies Act inquiry
By The Canadian Press on November 25th, 2022
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 Nov. 25 … What we are watching in Canada … Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to appear today at the public inquiry probing his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C.’s strong economy, inflation concerns part of fiscal picture, minister says
By The Canadian Press on November 25th, 2022
VICTORIA – British Columbia’s strong economic performance will be a major part of today’s fiscal update, but the finance minister says she’ll also issue cautions about inflation pressures and rising interest rates. Selina Robinson says the numbers she presents as part of the province’s quarterly budget update will show an economy continuing to grow despite ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to take stand at Emergencies Act inquiry
By The Canadian Press on November 25th, 2022
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to appear today at the public inquiry probing his government’s decision to invoke emergency powers in response to last winter’s weeks-long “Freedom Convoy” protests. Trudeau’s testimony will cap six weeks of hearings at the Public Order Emergency Commission, which has already heard from seven Liberal ministers about ... Read More »
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