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16.05.2021 / 18:05

Breaking down allegations of misconduct in the Canadian Armed Forces after military head of Canada’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout steps aside

The West Block guest host Mike Le Couteur sits down with Global News’ Amanda Connolly and the Globe and Mail Ottawa Bureau Chief Robert Fife to discuss the military police investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct against Major General Dany Fortin.

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Canada could donate excess AstraZeneca COVID-19 doses to other countries, Anand suggests

Procurement Minister Anita Anand tells guest host of The West Block Mike Le Couteur that conversations are happening right now about what to do with millions more doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine set to arrive over the coming months. Those arrivals come as some provinces have paused the use of the vaccine over extremely rare blood clots that can occur in some individuals after getting the shot, but as global demand for vaccines remains high and cases continue to soar around the world.

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COVID-19 grey areas like ‘one-dose summer’ show challenges in communicating science: experts

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about a whole new lexicon of words and phrases over the past 18 months, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau introduced another one last week: “one-dose summer, two-dose fall.” “It’s a very catchy phrase to have this kind of parallel between one-dose and two-dose. I mean, these are phrases that are are sort of tightly packaged, almost PR moves,” said Jessica Mudry, associate chair of the School of Professional Communication at Ryerson University.

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Canada could donate excess AstraZeneca doses to other countries, Anand suggests

Anita Anand says conversations are happening right now about what to do with millions more doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine set to arrive over the coming months.Those arrivals are set to come as several provinces have paused the use of the vaccine over extremely rare blood clots that can occur in some individuals after getting the shot, but as global demand for vaccines remains high and cases continue to soar around the world.“What do we do with them if they’re not going to go into new arms?” asked Global’s Mike Le Couteur, guest host of The West Block, to Anand, who said that discussion is underway.“We have committed to donating excess doses,” Anand said.Ontario and Alberta paused the use of the vaccine as a first dose option last

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Canada planning more aid as India hits record COVID-19 deaths

As India reaches record high COVID-19 deaths and medical supplies dwindle, more countries are stepping up to help. But as Mike Le Couteur reports, there are also pleas for Canada to give back more vaccines.

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900+ COVID-19 patients in Ontario ICUs as more young people need critical care

Ontario is coping with an rising number of COVID-19 patients in the province’s intensive care units, with more than 900 people requiring critical care. As Mike Le Couteur reports, more young people are needing critical care than ever before.

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NACI postpones updating Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine guidelines

The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) has postponed unveiling new guidance on the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine, which has been linked to extremely rare cases of blood clots.

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Ontario gets federal pandemic aid as Ottawa preps for budget

The federal government is sending emergency aid to Ontario, with the help of provinces and territories across Canada, as it struggles with thousands of new COVID-19 cases each day. The news comes as Ottawa prepares to present its first federal budget in two years.

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Canadians honour Britain’s Prince Philip as he’s laid to rest

Canada is donating $200,000 to the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, marking Prince Philip’s legacy on the day of his funeral service. Mike Le Couteur reports on the commemorations honouring the late Duke in Canada, a country he had visited more than 70 times.

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Here’s how you can watch Prince Philip’s funeral on Global News

Prince Philip is laid to rest at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle on Saturday, April 17, an intimate funeral will be observed to honour the Duke of Edinburgh’s life and legacy.You can watch the service, modified with respect to public health guidelines, on Globalnews.ca. Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, dies at 99 The live coverage will begin 9 a.m.

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Tam: Stricter COVID-19 restrictions, full compliance needed in Canada

Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s chief public health officer, is calling for stricter COVID-19 restrictions amid the third wave, as highly contagious variants take hold, and critically ill patients keep getting younger.

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Preventing future pandemics with a universal vaccine

Canadian researchers are working to develop a universal vaccine to protect people against future coronaviruses. Mike Le Couteur explains why scientists say the single shot method could be the key to preventing future pandemics.

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Millions of more doses could accelerate Canada’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Canada is expecting tens of millions more doses of COVID-19 vaccine in the coming months, which could mean more Canadians are inoculated sooner.

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New sanctions from several countries anger China

After Canada and some of its allies issued sanctions against Chinese officials over human rights violations against Uyghur Muslims, Beijing is firing back with its own sanctions.

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Report: COVID-19 variants heighten risk of hospitalization and death

A tight race between COVID-19 vaccinations and variants is underway in Canada, with new federal modelling painting a worrisome picture.

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Canada now recommends Oxford-AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine for people over 65

The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) now says Oxford-AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective for people aged 65 and over in Canada, reversing its initial advice on the shot.

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Defence committee expands military misconduct investigation

The House of Commons defence committee is expanding its investigation into former chief of the defence staff Gen. Jonathan Vance to include his successor, Adm.

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Harry and Meghan break silence on royal life in Oprah interview

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle, are breaking their silence on why they left the Royal Family, in a tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey airing on Global TV.

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Health Canada approves Johnson & Johnson jab

Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 shot has been approved for use in Canada, the fourth shot in the country’s vaccine arsenal.

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Optimism grows on Canada’s vaccine timeline speeding up

As vaccine shipments grow and intervals stretch between doses, there is growing optimism more Canadians could be vaccinated much sooner than Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s initial September target.

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Navigating a tax season complicated by COVID-19

Millions of Canadians have received financial benefits since last year because of the ongoing pandemic. As Mike Le Couteur explains, COVID-19 has made tax season more complicated than ever before.

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Health Canada approves Oxford-AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine

Canada now has given the green light to three COVID-19 vaccines, with Oxford-AstraZeneca’s shot being approved on Friday.

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Reality check on repealing mandatory minimum sentences

A new law proposed by the Liberal government would scrap some mandatory minimum sentences, as incarceration rates among racialized and Indigenous people far exceed the national average. Mike Le Couteur looks at whether the move would tackle systemic racism in the judicial system.

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Trudeau: Canada’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout timeline still on track

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is promising Canada’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout remains on track, as vaccine shipments are expected to speed up soon.

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Ontario to announce loosening of some COVID-19 restrictions

Ontario’s stay-at-home order and state of emergency over COVID-19 are due to expire next week. Plans are underway to gradually reopen parts of the province, but officials fear this weekend’s Super Bowl excitement could kick off a spike in new cases.

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Racism in Canada’s health care system leaves legacy of Indigenous mistrust

Warning: Disturbing content. Confidence in the COVID-19 vaccine is low in many Indigenous communities, which have long faced systemic racism in Canada’s health care system. Mike Le Couteur looks at Ottawa’s plan to regain trust.

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Manitoba to impose 14-day quarantine for anyone entering province

Manitoba is imposing a mandatory 14-day quarantine for anyone who enters the province, as anxiety grows over the more contagious COVID-19 variants.

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Ottawa considers tougher measures to discourage pandemic travel

With the growing threat of more contagious coronavirus variants, the federal government is considering tougher measures to restrict who leaves or enters Canada.

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Some seniors still left waiting to take COVID-19 vaccines

Although seniors in long-term care homes are being prioritized in Canada’s vaccine rollout, those living outside those facilities are still waiting for their turn.

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Canada to receive no Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines next week

Canada will not receive any of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccines next week, as Pfizer scales back production in Europe. Could Canada be doing more to apply pressure on Pfizer? Mike Le Couteur reports.

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Pressure mounts to curb COVID-19 crisis in long-term care homes

Ontario’s long-term care homes are once again at the centre of the province’s COVID-19 crisis. As Mike Le Couteur reports, it appears lessons haven’t been learned from the first wave.

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Canadian politics: Last year’s lessons, next year’s predictions

As Canada leaves behind an unprecedented year of news, what lessons will guide politicians in 2021? Global National’s Mercedes Stephenson, Abigail Bimman, David Akin and Mike Le Couteur break down Canada’s 2020, and their predictions for the future in politics

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Health Canada approves Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine

Health Canada has now given the green light to Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine.

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Calls rise for tougher border restrictions amid new COVID-19 strain

Anxiety is mounting over the possibility the more contagious new strain of COVID-19 could reach Canada soon. Mike Le Couteur reports on the concerns about the ability to track the variant, and the calls to tighten our borders.

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Tam calls on provinces to impose tougher rules now

Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s chief public health officer, is warning that stricter COVID-19 measures are urgently needed across the country.

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Canada to get even more COVID-19 vaccines by Moderna

As the first doses of Pfizer and BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine are rolled out across Canada, the country is now expected to get 168,000 of Moderna’s vaccine, once it’s approved, later this month.

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Shamattawa First Nation pleads for help

The COVID-19 crisis is deepening in the Shamattawa First Nation in Manitoba. Mike Le Couteur reports on the calls for help, and how COVID-19 isn’t the only health crisis this remote community is dealing with.

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Ottawa to deliver long-awaited economic update amid pandemic

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is set to deliver Ottawa’s much-anticipated economic update that focuses on the federal government’s pandemic finances on Monday. Mike Le Couteur looks at what’s expected.

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Poll: Support for mandatory COVID-19 vaccination is falling in Canada

A new Ipsos poll suggests there is a growing number of Canadians who are against forcing people to take a COVID-19 vaccine – if they don’t want to. Mike Le Couteur looks at how support is dropping, as the need for a vaccine becomes more critical.

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Bidens to bring first rescue dog to White House

President Donald Trump is the first U.S. leader to not have a pet during his time in office.

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Feds pledge to fix Neskantaga First Nation’s long-standing water crisis

The Neskantaga First Nation in Ontario has endured dirty water for decades. Now Ottawa is promising things will be cleaned up in December, but as Mike Le Couteur reports, residents are skeptical, and it’s a promise they’ve heard before.

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Ottawa promises to connect most Canadians to high-speed internet by 2026

The federal government is pledging to bring faster and more reliable internet service to rural communities. But as Mike Le Couteur reports, this promise has been made before.

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Suspect in custody after 2 killed, 5 injured in Quebec City stabbing

An investigation is underway after two people were killed and five injured in Quebec City, after a man wearing a medieval outfit fatally attacked them with a sword on Halloween night.

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Tories want Liberals’ pandemic response investigated

One day after the Liberal minority government survived a confidence vote, Opposition Leader Erin O’Toole is pushing to create a committee that would investigate the Liberals’ pandemic response.

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Cases starting to rise in Canada’s Indigenous communities

Concern is growing as COVID-19 cases start climbing in Canada’s Indigenous communities. But as Mike Le Couteur reports, trust in the health care system is low after recent examples of systemic racism.

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Trudeau calls on provinces to take feds’ help on contact tracing

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau claims provinces aren’t taking advantage of federal government aid aimed at bolstering contact tracing efforts. Mike Le Couteur looks at who’s not asking for help, and the barriers facing contact tracers.

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Concerns over rising over hospital capacity during pandemic

As COVID-19 cases resurge in Canada’s biggest provinces, there are growing fears hospitals will be overcrowded. Mike Le Couteur looks at the concerns, and who’s being deployed to long-term care homes fighting outbreaks.

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More restrictions coming to three COVID-19 hot spots

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has imposed tough new restrictions in three COVID-19 hotspots: Toronto, Ottawa and the Peel region. Mike Le Couteur reports on where the coronavirus is spreading, who is contracting it, and the pleas to the public.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0