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Canadian government taking over vaccine injury compensation program
Canada's federal public health agency is assuming control of the country's vaccine injury compensation program, a move that follows Health Minister Marjorie Michel's directive for an audit earlier this year. The takeover comes after mounting complaints about how the program was being administered. The shift signals Ottawa's intent to tighten oversight of a system designed to support Canadians harmed by vaccines.
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CBC Politics
American booze bans, 'Buy Canadian' policy flagged by U.S. as trade irritants: report
Canada's provincial alcohol restrictions and Ottawa's "Buy Canadian" procurement push have landed on Washington's radar as points of friction in the bilateral trade relationship. The U.S. report signals growing scrutiny of Canadian policies that American officials view as barriers to fair market access. The findings add pressure to an already strained trade relationship as both countries navigate ongoing tariff disputes.
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Globe and Mail
Canada gives Ukrainians who fled war another year to apply for work permit extensions
Canada has extended its immigration relief measures for Ukrainian war refugees, giving them an additional year to apply for work permit extensions. The move by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada acknowledges the ongoing conflict while recognizing that most Ukrainians intend to return home once conditions allow. The policy reflects Ottawa's broader commitment to supporting displaced Ukrainians without creating permanent dependency on Canadian immigration infrastructure.
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Globe and Mail
U.S. says Ottawa failing to block imports made with forced labour
Canada is under fire from Washington over its failure to enforce measures blocking goods made with forced labour from entering North American supply chains. The U.S. has launched a formal probe that could trigger a new round of tariffs on Canadian exports if Ottawa does not demonstrate meaningful action. The dispute adds fresh tension to an already strained trade relationship between the two countries.
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Globe and Mail
Politics Insider: Carney commits to not proroguing Parliament
Mark Carney has pledged not to prorogue Parliament or alter its committee structure, a direct signal to critics wary of executive overreach. The commitment draws a clear line between his leadership style and that of his predecessor, Justin Trudeau, whose prorogation decisions drew significant backlash. For a prime minister still consolidating power, the promise is both a political olive branch and a test of his word.
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