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Major public-service union and to begin mediated negotiations with federal government

Major public-service union and to begin mediated negotiations with federal government

OTTAWA — The federal government and the Public Service Alliance of Canada, a union representing 165,000 federal public servants, are expected to begin mediated negotiations on Sunday as a possible strike looms.
As Canadians miss out on benefits, Ottawa promises automatic tax filing is on the way

As Canadians miss out on benefits, Ottawa promises automatic tax filing is on the way

OTTAWA — As some vulnerable Canadians who don't file their taxes miss out on benefits, the Canada Revenue Agency is expected to pilot a new automatic system next year.
Liberals must create national autism framework after Tory bill receives royal assent

Liberals must create national autism framework after Tory bill receives royal assent

OTTAWA — The federal health minister will be required to develop a framework on autism spectrum disorder, including identifying ways to give financial support to autistic people, within the next 18 months.
Timeline of April 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting

Timeline of April 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting

TRURO, N.S. — The final report released Thursday into the 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting chronicles minute by minute how the tragedy unfolded. --- After 9 p.m.
Supreme Court of Canada to review Charter arguments in fentanyl trafficking case

Supreme Court of Canada to review Charter arguments in fentanyl trafficking case

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will look at whether police violated a man's Charter rights while impersonating a drug dealer in order to arrest him. The sequence of events began in June 2017 when police in Guelph, Ont.
Former Conservative MP Candice Bergen to help run Tory election campaign in Manitoba

Former Conservative MP Candice Bergen to help run Tory election campaign in Manitoba

WINNIPEG — Candice Bergen has signed on to co-chair the Manitoba Progressive Conservative election campaign, weeks after resigning her seat in the House of Commons.
Quebec children under 14 to be banned from working most jobs

Quebec children under 14 to be banned from working most jobs

QUEBEC — The Quebec government has tabled a bill that would prevent children under the age of 14 from working most jobs.
A look at the 22 Nova Scotians killed in Canada's worst mass shooting

A look at the 22 Nova Scotians killed in Canada's worst mass shooting

TRURO, N.S. — The victims in Canada's worst mass shooting included an RCMP officer, a teacher, health-care workers, retirees, neighbours of the shooter and two correctional officers killed in their home.
Manslaughter charge laid in relation to April 2022 Yukon overdose death

Manslaughter charge laid in relation to April 2022 Yukon overdose death

WHITEHORSE — A Yukon man has been charged with manslaughter in an opioid overdose death last year. Police say the charge is the first of its kind in the territory, which had Canada's highest per-capita death rate from illicit toxic drugs in 2022.
Professors end strike at Quebec's Université Laval, approve conciliator deal

Professors end strike at Quebec's Université Laval, approve conciliator deal

QUEBEC — Professors at Université Laval in Quebec City have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a deal brokered by a conciliator, putting an end to their indefinite general strike.
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