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New Brunswick's Higgs drops dissenters in cabinet shuffle amid party unrest

New Brunswick's Higgs drops dissenters in cabinet shuffle amid party unrest

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs has bounced two ministers from cabinet and added some new faces as he confronts turmoil within his Progressive Conservative caucus.
Ottawa widens pathways for attracting tech talent

Ottawa widens pathways for attracting tech talent

TORONTO — Ottawa wants to draw more tech talent to Canada and is expanding the pathways workers in the sector have to enter the country.
Provinces with existing dental coverage got smaller share of federal kids' benefit

Provinces with existing dental coverage got smaller share of federal kids' benefit

OTTAWA — Provinces that already cover dental-care services for children have been given a smaller share of federal dollars from the Canada Dental Benefit, further driving concerns that governments will end that coverage as the program expands.
Canada bans testing of cosmetics on animals, in line with dozens of other countries

Canada bans testing of cosmetics on animals, in line with dozens of other countries

TORONTO — Canada has banned testing cosmetic products on animals, a largely symbolic move that brings the policy in line with dozens of other countries.
What the grocery report recommends to improve competition

What the grocery report recommends to improve competition

GATINEAU, Que. — Canada's competition watchdog released its much awaited study into the country's retail grocery market on Tuesday.
N.W.T. power corporation says it has improved safety systems after worker's death

N.W.T. power corporation says it has improved safety systems after worker's death

YELLOWKNIFE — The Northwest Territories Power Corporation says it has improved its safety systems and processes since a worker died in 2021.
Rising grocer profit margins underscore need for competition, regulator finds

Rising grocer profit margins underscore need for competition, regulator finds

Canada's grocery sector needs more competition to help keep food prices down, give shoppers more choice and encourage new entrants, the country's competition watchdog says.
Faith of Canadians in Biden, U.S. slipped in the spring, Pew survey suggests

Faith of Canadians in Biden, U.S. slipped in the spring, Pew survey suggests

WASHINGTON — Canadians still have a more positive view of the United States and its current commander-in-chief than they did three years ago — but that faith is showing signs of slipping, a new survey suggests.
No evidence of political interference in McKinsey contracts: Treasury Board report

No evidence of political interference in McKinsey contracts: Treasury Board report

OTTAWA — The Treasury Board said Tuesday it has found no evidence of political interference in federal contracts with consulting firm McKinsey & Company.
Canada prepares to adapte to climate change: A look at what’s In The News today

Canada prepares to adapte to climate change: A look at what’s In The News today

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today. Canada's climate adaptation strategy Canada's plan to make communities more resilient to climate change is coming today.
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