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World economy will lose trillions if poor countries shorted on vaccines: OECD

World economy will lose trillions if poor countries shorted on vaccines: OECD

OTTAWA — As the Trudeau government is forced to explain delays rolling out COVID-19 vaccines, some of the world's economic and health leaders are warning of catastrophic financial consequences if poorer countries are shortchanged on vaccinations.
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Polish court rebukes Canadian historian for defaming alleged Nazi collaborator

Polish court rebukes Canadian historian for defaming alleged Nazi collaborator

TORONTO — A Polish court order that an eminent Canadian historian and his co-editor apologize for suggesting a man helped kill Jews during the Second World World has angered Jewish human rights activists in Canada and abroad.
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Canada should consider hosting 2022 Winter Olympics, says Green Leader Annamie Paul

Canada should consider hosting 2022 Winter Olympics, says Green Leader Annamie Paul

OTTAWA — Canada should support moving the 2022 Olympics outside China over its "genocidal campaign" against the Uighur Muslim minority, says Green Leader Annamie Paul, and consider offering to play a role in hosting the global competition instead.
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Training personal support workers to cost $38.5 million over two years: PBO

Training personal support workers to cost $38.5 million over two years: PBO

OTTAWA — As the government moves to train 4,000 new personal support workers across the country, Parliament's budget watchdog estimates it will cost $38.5 million over two years.
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Vaccines for poor countries and split over Trump impeachment: In The News for Feb. 9

Vaccines for poor countries and split over Trump impeachment: In The News for Feb. 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 Feb. 9 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
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The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on Tuesday Feb. 9, 2021. There are 808,120 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Canada: 808,120 confirmed cases (40,175 active, 747,110 resolved, 20,835 deaths).
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Reclaiming 'renewal': Society pitches new life for historic Black Vancouver area

Reclaiming 'renewal': Society pitches new life for historic Black Vancouver area

VANCOUVER — When Randy Clark wants to return to the home where he spent his formative years from 12 to 16, it means gazing at a viaduct that many credit with the destruction of Vancouver's historic Black community.
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A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on Tuesday Feb. 9, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 22,203 new vaccinations administered for a total of 1,098,333 doses given.
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A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Monday, Feb. 8, 2021

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Monday, Feb. 8, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Monday Feb. 8, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 22,203 new vaccinations administered for a total of 1,098,333 doses given.
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Top federal public servant will take time off for cancer treatment

Top federal public servant will take time off for cancer treatment

OTTAWA — The top federal public servant will be taking some time out for cancer treatment. Ian Shugart, clerk of the Privy Council, sent a message Monday to his colleagues announcing that he received a cancer diagnosis two weeks ago.
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