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Mary Simon's appointment as Canada's next governor general sparks applause, criticism
OTTAWA - Federal politicians, Indigenous groups and others were quick to weigh in following Mary Simon's appointment as Canada's next governor general on Tuesday. Here is some of what they said: "This...
Jul 06, 2021
Kahnawake's first female, LGBTQ grand chief wants to focus on healing, unity
MONTREAL - The Kahnawake Mohawk community south of Montreal has a long tradition of female leadership but has never had a female grand chief - until now. Over the weekend, Kahsennenhawe Sky-Deer, 41, ...
Jul 06, 2021
Liberals maintain narrow lead over Tories among decided voters: Poll
OTTAWA - A new poll suggests Justin Trudeau's Liberal party has only a narrow lead over the Opposition Conservatives among decided voters. The online survey from Leger and the Association for Canadian...
Jul 06, 2021
At least 1.3 million Canadians opted to mix COVID-19 vaccines by the end of June
OTTAWA - Health Canada's latest weekly report on vaccinations shows at least 1.3 million Canadians opted for a mixed-dose finish to their COVID-19 vaccination schedule in June. The report, published M...
Jul 06, 2021
Head of MADD Canada calls on Nova Scotia premier to take action against drunk driving
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia Premier Iain Rankin's apology for a previously undisclosed impaired driving conviction must be followed up with action on the issue, the head of Mothers Against Drunk Driving sai...
Jul 06, 2021
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Tuesday, July 6, 2021
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times eastern): 7:33 p.m. Yukon is reporting another 10 cases of COVID-19, bringing its active cases to 147. A statement from chief medical offi...
Jul 06, 2021
Inuk leader Mary Simon named Canada's next GG
OTTAWA - Mary Simon, an Inuk leader and former Canadian diplomat, has been named as Canada's next governor general - the first Indigenous person to serve in the role. "It is only by building bridges, ...
Jul 06, 2021
A list of those who have served as Canada's governor general since Confederation
OTTAWA - Mary Simon will soon become the 30th person to serve as Canada's governor general - the first Indigenous person to serve in the role. The position has been has been held by a wide variety of ...
Jul 06, 2021
Canada's first Indigenous GG calls appointment 'step forward' to reconciliation
OTTAWA - Mary Simon, an Inuk leader and former diplomat, described her appointment as Canada's next governor general - the first Indigenous person to serve in the role - as a "step forward on the long...
Jul 06, 2021
PM announces Inuk leader Mary Simon as Canada's next GG
OTTAWA - Mary Simon, an Inuk leader and former Canadian diplomat, has been named as Canada's next governor general - the first Indigenous person to serve in the role. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau mad...
Jul 06, 2021
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