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U.S. turns up pressure on air bag inflator company that refuses a recall despite deaths, injuries

U.S. turns up pressure on air bag inflator company that refuses a recall despite deaths, injuries

Regulator argues recall is justified because 2 people have been killed in the United States and Canada
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New B.C. e-bike rebate program hits the road but not without some bumps

New B.C. e-bike rebate program hits the road but not without some bumps

Environment minister acknowledged technical glitches during the launch
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Minister reviewing CBC’s mandate with eye to making it less reliant on advertising

Minister reviewing CBC’s mandate with eye to making it less reliant on advertising

This would be similar to the BBC, which does not broadcast ads on its domestic television channels within the U.K.
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Ottawa improving how it handles intelligence: Trudeau’s national security adviser

Ottawa improving how it handles intelligence: Trudeau’s national security adviser

Jody Thomas says officials are taking steps to address breakdowns in communication within government
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Debt limit bill gives Republicans IRS cuts, but Democrats say they expect little near-term impact

Debt limit bill gives Republicans IRS cuts, but Democrats say they expect little near-term impact

The bill rescinds $1.4B given to the federal tax collector in the Democrats’ health and energy package
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Pediatric drug shortage led to dosing errors in Ontario children, research shows

Pediatric drug shortage led to dosing errors in Ontario children, research shows

Researchers found a twofold increase in calls to the Ontario Poison Centre for unintentional dosing errors
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Former Quebec finance minister Leitão appointed to Bank of Canada

Former Quebec finance minister Leitão appointed to Bank of Canada

Before entering politics, Leitão had a 30-year career in the Canadian banking and financial sector
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Métis leaders want introduction, passage of self-government legislation this spring

Métis leaders want introduction, passage of self-government legislation this spring

Liberals have about a month to go before the House of Commons is set to rise for summer
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White House announces sanctions in Sudan as warring sides fail to abide by cease-fire deal

White House announces sanctions in Sudan as warring sides fail to abide by cease-fire deal

The United States is imposing visa restrictions on specific people in Sudan
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‘Poison in every puff’: Canada reveals warning labels on individual cigarettes

‘Poison in every puff’: Canada reveals warning labels on individual cigarettes

Health Canada says the goal of the strategy is to reach less than 5% tobacco use by 2035
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