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CRA rules against civil service union push to make Phoenix damages non-taxable
May 03, 2021 - 3:00 PM

OTTAWA - Canada's biggest civil service union says it is considering taking legal action after the Canada Revenue Agency ruled that damages paid to federal employees in connection with the troubled Phoenix pay system are taxable.
Vaccine for meat plant workers and 'a crime, not a party': In The News for April 29
April 29, 2021 - 1:16 AM

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 April 29 ...
Alberta must retract Forest Act before it becomes law: Treaty 8 grand chief
April 09, 2021 - 5:18 PM

EDMONTON - The Alberta government must pull back its new Forest Act before it becomes law next month, says the grand chief of the province's northern First Nations.
Parts of Alberta's draft school curriculum plagiarized, academic finds
April 06, 2021 - 4:31 PM

EDMONTON - Parts of Alberta's proposed curriculum for kindergarten and elementary schoolchildren were copied from other sources without credit, said an expert in plagiarism as the Opposition NDP vowed to dismantle it if elected next year.
Canada's vaccine flood and North Vancouver tragedy: In The News for Mar. 29
March 29, 2021 - 2:09 AM

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 Mar. 29 ...
Military 'playbook' lacks plan for dealing with cases against defence chiefs
March 24, 2021 - 3:15 PM

OTTAWA - A new “playbook” being developed to help Canada’s top military commander deal with allegations of misconduct involving senior officers appears to provide little in the way of new direction for how to handle such high-profile cases.
Canadian Forces writing 'playbook' for handling allegations involving top brass
March 23, 2021 - 1:14 PM

OTTAWA - The Canadian Armed Forces is developing a suite of new initiatives aimed at tackling inappropriate behaviour in the ranks, the military’s acting commander revealed Tuesday, including a “playbook” for handling misconduct allegations against senior officers.
Clare's Law in Saskatchewan used handful of times; Mounties review their role
February 27, 2021 - 7:00 AM

REGINA - A first-of-its-kind law in Canada meant to warn those at risk of domestic violence has had a slower-than-expected uptake in its first eight months.
Government agrees people with mental illness should have access to MAID — in 2 years
February 23, 2021 - 3:33 PM

OTTAWA - The Trudeau government has agreed with the Senate that Canadians suffering solely from grievous and irremediable mental illnesses should be entitled to receive medical assistance in dying — but not for another two years.
Trudeau and Biden meet, and something new from Disney Plus: In The News for Feb. 23
February 23, 2021 - 2:20 AM

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. 23 ...
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Canadian News

CRA rules against civil service union push to make Phoenix damages non-taxable

Vaccine for meat plant workers and 'a crime, not a party': In The News for April 29

Alberta must retract Forest Act before it becomes law: Treaty 8 grand chief

Parts of Alberta's draft school curriculum plagiarized, academic finds

Canada's vaccine flood and North Vancouver tragedy: In The News for Mar. 29

Military 'playbook' lacks plan for dealing with cases against defence chiefs

Canadian Forces writing 'playbook' for handling allegations involving top brass

Clare's Law in Saskatchewan used handful of times; Mounties review their role

Government agrees people with mental illness should have access to MAID — in 2 years

Trudeau and Biden meet, and something new from Disney Plus: In The News for Feb. 23

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