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Unilateral ban on single-use plastics ignores spirit of USMCA, critics, experts say

Unilateral ban on single-use plastics ignores spirit of USMCA, critics, experts say

WASHINGTON, Wash. — Canada's proposed ban on single-use plastics may not run afoul of its trade deal with the United States and Mexico, but experts suggest it disregards the "pause-and-check" spirit of the agreement.
Former prime minister Stephen Harper’s eldest son working for Premier Jason Kenney

Former prime minister Stephen Harper’s eldest son working for Premier Jason Kenney

EDMONTON — Former prime minister Stephen Harper’s eldest son is following in his father’s footsteps by getting involved in politics. Ben Harper, who is 24, has landed a job as an aide in Alberta Premier Jason Kenney’s office.
Afghan troop withdrawal and Canadians view police favourably: In The News for Oct. 9

Afghan troop withdrawal and Canadians view police favourably: In The News for Oct. 9

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 Oct. 9 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
Here are some of the latest developments on the COVID-19 situation in Canada

Here are some of the latest developments on the COVID-19 situation in Canada

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times Eastern): --- 7:34 p.m.
No doubt second wave of COVID-19 will hit Indigenous communities harder: Miller

No doubt second wave of COVID-19 will hit Indigenous communities harder: Miller

Canada's top doctor says the second wave of COVID-19 has surfaced as a series of regional epidemics and the federal government is warning about rising case numbers on First Nations.
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in for Oct. 8

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in for Oct. 8

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 6:09 p.m. EDT on Oct. 8, 2020: There are 175,556 confirmed cases in Canada.
Transport Minister unveils new safety measures after fatal railway yard accident

Transport Minister unveils new safety measures after fatal railway yard accident

The federal government is rolling out new measures to bolster rail safety following an investigation into a fatal 2017 incident at a Saskatchewan railway yard.
COVID-19 pandemic accelerating digital privacy risks, federal watchdog warns

COVID-19 pandemic accelerating digital privacy risks, federal watchdog warns

OTTAWA — The COVID-19 pandemic is underscoring weaknesses in Canadian privacy law that place people's personal information at risk, a federal watchdog warns.
COVID-19 vaccine still months away but review team working to speed approvals

COVID-19 vaccine still months away but review team working to speed approvals

OTTAWA — Health Canada is in talks with all of the vaccine developers that signed supply deals with the federal government to kick-start the approval process and get COVID-19 vaccines to Canadians as soon as possible.
Indigenous, minority, young Canadians less likely to view police positively: Poll

Indigenous, minority, young Canadians less likely to view police positively: Poll

OTTAWA — Canadians have a largely favourable view of police in their communities but Indigenous people, members of visible minority groups and younger Canadians are more likely to have had bad experiences and to feel threatened in the presence of pol