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Payette will still receive pension despite resignation as governor general: LeBlancSpeaking on The West Block, Dominic LeBlanc pointed out that the hefty annuity, which will last for the rest of Payette's life, is "a function of law" and will not be waived.PoliticsJan 24
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Feds say they’re prepared to discuss health-care funding after provinces voice concernsSo far, the Canadian government has allocated more than $19 billion to help premiers safely restart their economy. But some premiers hit harder by the pandemic have said they'll need more.CanadaSep 20, 2020
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Newfoundland needs help as coronavirus cuts off tourism, fishing work: premierPremier Dwight Ball said the province needs federal help to prevent industrial collapse.CanadaJun 28, 2020
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1 in 10 Canadian businesses may never recover from coronavirus, industry group saysNon-essential businesses across Canada were effectively shuttered at the height of the novel coronavirus pandemic to prevent the virus from spreading.CanadaJun 14, 2020
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Liberals need to offer more than ‘pretty words’ on tackling systemic racism: SinghSingh has urged the federal government to end racial profiling, the over-policing and over-incarceration of Black and Indigenous communities in Canada.CanadaJun 7, 2020
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Consent for coronavirus tracing apps must be ‘meaningful’, Canada’s privacy watchdog saysIn an interview on The West Block, Daniel Therrien said he agrees with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that such an app must be voluntary, but other criteria must also be met.CanadaMay 3, 2020
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Canada to allow seasonal foreign workers but they must self-isolate, minister saysOver the years, temporary foreign workers have become an important part of Canada's agricultural industry. They are often hired to come overseas to fill short-term labour shortages when no Canadian citizens are able to help out.CanadaApr 5, 2020
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Coronavirus: Minister says Canadians should come home as more countries lock downMélanie Joly said the focus has been on supporting provinces and territories, which all have their own policies when it comes to helping contain the virus.CanadaMar 15, 2020
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Wet’suwet’en protests have become ‘intertwined’ with other issues, Bennett saysHer comments come two days after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's press conference on Friday. He said some protesters in support of the blockades weren't there because of a commitment to reconciliation.CanadaFeb 23, 2020
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Here’s what election strategists are saying in the week before Election DayStrategists on the West Block had some advice for federal party leaders poised to set out on their last week on the campaign trail.PoliticsOct 13, 2019
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