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May 27, 2021 May 27 2021 — AG: Canada lacked pandemic preparedness
Canada’s Auditor General says this country was not as prepared to face the pandemic as it should have been; Jason Kenney announces a plan that could see Alberta fully reopened by July; And Canada announces some celestial plans.
18 min
May 26, 2021 May 26 2021 — Manitoba hit hard by third wave
Discussions are underway over the possibility of federal help as Manitoba is hit hard by a third wave of COVID-19; The House of Commons adopts a motion that says it would be irresponsible to hold an election before the pandemic is over; And the Prime Minister condemns the arrest of a journalist by Belarus.
19 min
May 25, 2021 May 25 2021 — Parliament nears summer break
Parliament resumes for a final session leading up to the summer break; MPs vote on a bill to align all of Canada's laws and statutes with the United Nations Declaration on Indigenous Peoples; And when will we begin seeing Canadian leaders travelling to international summits again?
18 min
May 21, 2021 May 21 2021 — Ontario and Quebec plan gradual reopenings
Ontario and Quebec plan gradual reopenings; Tougher restrictions are coming in Manitoba; And the Transport Minister says it’s too soon to know when travel restrictions could be lifted.
15 min
May 20, 2021 May 20 2021 — Fortin allegation referred to Quebec’s prosecution service
The investigation into an allegation against Major-General Dany Fortin is referred to Quebec’s prosecution service; Will travel restrictions be lifted for people who are vaccinated?; And experts say Quebec's bid to change the Constitution could impact all Canadians.
17 min
May 19, 2021 May 19 2021 — P.M. informed weeks ago of Fortin allegations
The Prime Minister says he was informed a number of weeks ago about allegations against Major-General Dany Fortin; Justin Trudeau says Quebec can unilaterally amend the Canadian constitution; And 75% of Canadians will need to be vaccinated before we can reopen the border with the United States.
17 min
May 18, 2021 May 18 2021 — Transparency requested over Fortin departure
The Liberals face calls to be more transparent about the departure of Major-General Dany Fortin; Concerns about the national vaccine rollout, after Fortin steps down from his role overseeing the delivery and distribution of doses; And the latest poll shows the race tightening between the Liberals and the Conservatives.
16 min
May 17, 2021 May 17 2021 — Military investigation sidelines Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin
A military investigation sidelines the Major-General overseeing Canada’s vaccine rollout; Canada expects to see many more people vaccinated in the coming weeks; And Quebec’s Premier says he has the power to change Canada’s constitution in his fight to protect the French language.
18 min
May 14, 2021 May 14 2021 — PM cleared in the WE Charity scandal
The opposition calls for change after the Ethics Commissioner clears the Prime Minister in the WE Charity scandal; The shutdown in Ontario will last longer than originally planned; And Quebec seeks a change to the Canadian Constitution that would reiterate the province's French-language rights.
19 min
May 13, 2021 May 13 2021 — The fight over Line 5 continues
The fight over Line 5 continues; The future of the AstraZeneca vaccine in Canada is in question; And roughly 88,000 international air travellers were exempted from staying in Canada’s quarantine hotels, but the government won’t say why.
17 min

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