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Small business group launches petition to maintain government

A group representing Canada's small business sector has launched a petition pressing the federal government to halt the phasing out of financial support programs.The Canadian Federation of Independent Business says small business owners are keen to replace subsidies with sales but only 35 per cent are back to normal levels of sales and many don't see that happening until next year.In addition to closing the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) loan program last month, Ottawa has started to phase out the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) and Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS).The subs...

Canadians see NDP's Singh as a better PM than Tories' O'Toole, survey suggests

A new survey has NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh not far behind Justin Trudeau as Canadians' choice for prime minister. The survey by Leger and the Association for Canadian Studies had 25 per cent of respondents picking Justin Trudeau as the best PM. While 19 per cent chose Jagmeet Singh. Only 13 per cent preferred the Conservatives' Erin O'Toole. The survey comes just weeks before a possible election call. It could signal trouble for Trudeau's chances of winning a majority Liberal government. ...

Canada's women's soccer team plays draw with Japan; Softball team makes a winning start

The opening ceremony isn't until Friday morning but Canadian women's teams have already seen action in these Summer Games. The women's soccer team played host team Japan to a 1-1 draw in Sapporo. Christine Sinclair scored the onl...

Despite Canada's easing, U.S. adding 30 days to Canada, Mexico border restrictions

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has reportedly extended its COVID-19 travel restrictions on Canada and Mexico for another 30 days. The move, first reported by Reuters, comes despite the Canadian government's decision to...

IRCC to accept a record number of applications for the 2021 Parents and Grandparents Program

Canada’s Parents and Grandparents (PGP) Program is unique in the world. It gives families the chance to reunite here, providing them the opportunity to thrive in this country. Family reunification plays a significant role in attra...

Canadians say vaccination proof must be required of all travellers: poll

58% of respondents to an online survey by Leger and the Association for Canadian Studies say travellers should be required to show a document that proves they are immunized against COVID-19. The poll suggests 48 per cent of Canad...

Many Afghans put their lives at risk to support Canadians, government takes it seriously: PM Trudeau

A group made up primarily of retired military officers and diplomats is looking for volunteers to welcome and help integrate any former Afghan interpreters and their families who end up being evacuated to Canada. Calls are growing...

Trudeau says rising vaccination rates and declining COVID-19 cases are allowing Canada to move forward with adjusted border measures

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says rising vaccination rates and declining COVID-19 cases are allowing Canada to move forward with adjusted border measures next month. The federal government will begin letting fully vaccinated Ame...

Federal government will begin letting fully vaccinated U.S. citizens and permanent residents into Canada on Aug. 9

The federal government will begin letting fully vaccinated U.S. citizens and permanent residents into Canada on Aug. 9, and the rest of the world Sept. 7. Officials say the 14-day quarantine requirement will be waived as of Aug. 9 for eligible travellers who are currently residing in the United States and have received a full course of a COVID-19 vaccine approved for use in Canada. Children under 12 who are accompanied by fully vaccinated family members will also be exempt, provided they wear a mask in public places and avoid indoor group settings. All travellers will still be required to sub...

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Justin Trudeau Seen Shopping for the First Time After Stepping Down as Prime Minister

Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was seen shopping for the first time since leaving office. He shared a selfie of the moment on his Instagram account, taken while shopping at Canadian Tire. In the photo, kitchenware i...

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