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Legislation to temporarily boost GST rebate expected to pass this week

Legislation to temporarily boost GST rebate expected to pass this week

OTTAWA — Legislation to temporarily double GST rebates to help low- and modest-income Canadians cope with high inflation is expected to pass the House of Commons later this week.
Carol Todd calls for police to take online harassment, sextortion seriously

Carol Todd calls for police to take online harassment, sextortion seriously

OTTAWA — A mother whose teenage daughter died by suicide 10 years ago told MPs Monday that police need to take online harassment seriously and not shame victims into thinking they brought their torment on themselves.
Rent support, dental cheques would be 'eviscerated' by inflation: Conservatives

Rent support, dental cheques would be 'eviscerated' by inflation: Conservatives

OTTAWA — Liberal payments for dental care and rental housing will only add to inflation, without providing relief from the rising cost of living, Conservative MPs argued in the House of Commons on Monday.
Nearly 4,500 Canadian Armed Forces members, families waiting for military housing

Nearly 4,500 Canadian Armed Forces members, families waiting for military housing

OTTAWA — Thousands of Canadian Armed Forces members and their families across the country are waiting for military housing, according to the Department of National Defence forcing some local commanders to take unusual steps to shelter their troops.
Judicial review sought of fire order to remove tents off Vancouver street

Judicial review sought of fire order to remove tents off Vancouver street

VANCOUVER — Two women who were sheltering in tents on Vancouver's Downtown Eastside have launched a court challenge of an order to dismantle the street encampment. A petition for judicial review filed to the B.C.
Nine days after Fiona, P.E.I. residents without power alarmed at pace of response

Nine days after Fiona, P.E.I. residents without power alarmed at pace of response

CHARLOTTETOWN — Residents of Prince Edward Island said Monday they're growing exhausted, anxious and cold as thousands remained without power nine days after post-tropical storm Fiona swept through the region.
Prairie premiers, governors urge Canada, U.S. to keep border crossings open longer

Prairie premiers, governors urge Canada, U.S. to keep border crossings open longer

WASHINGTON — Canada's Prairie premiers and two U.S. governors want their respective countries to restore pre-pandemic operating hours at entry points along their shared land border.
Feds seek organization to administer Black-led philanthropic fund

Feds seek organization to administer Black-led philanthropic fund

OTTAWA — The federal government has begun its search for an organization to administer an endowment fund aimed at bolstering the economic and social well-being of Black Canadians.
Quebec votes, sex workers challenging Criminal Code : In The News for Oct. 3

Quebec votes, sex workers challenging Criminal Code : In The News for Oct. 3

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 Oct. 3 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
Quebec votes: Party leaders work to get the vote out on final campaign day

Quebec votes: Party leaders work to get the vote out on final campaign day

MONTREAL — Quebec's major party leaders made one final appeal to voters on the eve of Monday's general election as polls continued to show François Legault's party with a considerable lead over his adversaries.