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Alberta government backbencher booted from caucus over threat to vote against budget
EDMONTON - Alberta's governing United Conservatives have booted a rural backbencher from caucus following his public opposition to the government's proposed budget. Chief government whip Shane Getson ...
Mar 07, 2025
P.E.I. signs $30-million pharmacare deal for diabetes medication, contraceptives
CHARLOTTETOWN - Prince Edward Island has signed a four-year $30-million pharmacare agreement with the federal government to provide universal access to diabetes medication and contraceptives. The fund...
Mar 07, 2025
Alberta working on agreement to send Turkish pain medication to Ukraine: Smith
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government is working on a deal to send scores of its controversial stash of unused children's pain medication to Ukraine. Smith told reporters Frida...
Mar 07, 2025
Ottawa pledges $675M for Gavi vaccine alliance, targets malaria, HPV doses
OTTAWA - The federal government is pledging $675 million for vaccination programs aimed at children in developing countries. The office of International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen says the fund...
Mar 07, 2025
RCMP launch probe amid allegations of corruption in Alberta health contracts
EDMONTON - Mounties in Alberta have launched an investigation following a complaint regarding the province's front-line medical care provider, Alberta Health Services. RCMP won't provide details, but ...
Mar 06, 2025
B.C. signs $670-million pharmacare agreement with federal government
VICTORIA - The British Columbia and federal governments have signed a four-year, $670-million pharmacare agreement, giving universal access to contraceptive and diabetes medications. The plan will sup...
Mar 06, 2025
Ottawa, plaintiffs agree to settle lawsuit over 'Indian hospitals'
OTTAWA - A crowd of survivors of so-called "Indian hospitals" gathered on Parliament Hill Thursday to hear the federal government say what they've been waiting years to hear: We believe you. Ottawa an...
Mar 06, 2025
Nova Scotia government facing more criticism over its response to domestic violence
HALIFAX - The Nova Scotia government is failing to adequately address the recent spike in gender-based violence, an advocacy group for reproductive health says. The non-profit group Wellness Within is...
Mar 06, 2025
Trump administration moves to drop Idaho emergency abortion case with national implications
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration on Wednesday moved to drop an emergency abortion case in Idaho in one of its first moves on the issue since President Donald Trump began his second term. The...
Mar 05, 2025
Accusations over trade dispute dominate first day of Manitoba legislature sitting
WINNIPEG - Politicians accused each other of failing to stand up against U.S. tariffs Wednesday as the Manitoba legislature reconvened after a winter break. Josh Guenter, a member of the Opposition Pr...
Mar 05, 2025
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