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Yukon update on COVID-19 – August 4, 2021

Yukon update on COVID-19 – August 4, 2021

August 4, 2021 11:51 am
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In Whitehorse, Jeanie McLean, Yukon's minister of education, and Dr. Brendan Hanley, chief medical officer of health, provide an update on the response to COVID-19 (coronavirus) in their territory.
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Families Minister Ahmed Hussen on support for Black-led organizations – August 4, 2021

Families Minister Ahmed Hussen on support for Black-led organizations – August 4, 2021

August 4, 2021 9:53 am
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Ahmed Hussen, the federal minister of families, children and social development, holds a news conference in Toronto and announces funding to support Black-led organizations. He is joined by Marci Ien,...
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Ontario health official provides COVID-19 update – August 3, 2021

Ontario health official provides COVID-19 update – August 3, 2021

August 3, 2021 12:36 pm
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In Toronto, Dr. Kieran Moore, Ontario's chief medical officer of health, provides an update on the province's response to the ongoing COVID-19 (coronavirus disease) pandemic.
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Premier Pallister to lift mask mandate, capacity limits for most places in Manitoba – August 3, 2021

Premier Pallister to lift mask mandate, capacity limits for most places in Manitoba – August 3, 2021

August 3, 2021 10:01 am
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In Winnipeg, Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister announces the lifting of several COVID-19 restrictions in the province. He is joined by Dr. Brent Roussin, Manitoba’s chief public health officer. On August...
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The Government of Canada reaches an Agreement in Principle to resolve class action litigation related to safe drinking water in First Nations communities

July 30, 2021 12:35 pm
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July 30, 2021 — Bella Bella, Heiltsuk Territory, British Columbia — Indigenous Services Canada The Government of Canada is firmly committed to improving reliable access to safe drinking water in...
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Pauquachin First Nation and the Government of Canada resolve road right of way specific claim

July 30, 2021 12:00 pm
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July 30, 2021 — Pauquachin First Nation, British Columbia — Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada Working collaboratively to renew relationships and righting historical wrongs are key to advancing reconciliation...
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Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland makes an announcement in Hamilton, Ont. – July 30, 2021

Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland makes an announcement in Hamilton, Ont. – July 30, 2021

July 30, 2021 9:15 am
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Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland makes an announcement and responds to questions from reporters in Hamilton, Ontario. Federal ministers François-Philippe Champagne (industry) and Filomena Tassi (labour) also take part in...
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Tripartite memorandum of understanding paves the way for future agreements

July 28, 2021 12:23 pm
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July 28, 2021 — Snuneymuxw Territory, British Columbia — Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada Today, Snuneymuxw First Nation, British Columbia and Canada celebrated continued progress in their relationship with...
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Ontario health minister announces $324M in new funding to reduce surgical wait times – July 28, 2021

Ontario health minister announces $324M in new funding to reduce surgical wait times – July 28, 2021

July 28, 2021 10:34 am
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In a virtual news conference, Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliott announces the province is investing up to $324 million to enable hospitals to perform more surgeries, diagnostic imaging, and other...
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