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COVID-19: Respect for personal information must underpin vaccine passports, privacy watchdogs say

COVID-19: Respect for personal information must underpin vaccine passports, privacy watchdogs say

A joint statement today by federal, provincial and territorial privacy commissioners says "vaccine passports" must comply with applicable privacy laws and incorporate best practices
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COVID-19: Canada's largest airlines push Ottawa for clear plan for vaccinated travellers

COVID-19: Canada's largest airlines push Ottawa for clear plan for vaccinated travellers

Transport Minister Omar Alghabra said earlier this month that G7 countries have agreed that resuming international travel after the pandemic will require a co-ordinated approach to COVID-19 testing and recognizing whether passengers have been vaccinated
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CANADA: Cineplex urges provincial 'consistency,' fed support as most theatres remain closed

CANADA: Cineplex urges provincial 'consistency,' fed support as most theatres remain closed

Cineplex CEO Ellis Jacob says it’s time health officials across the provinces agree to “be consistent and move forward” with cinema reopenings in the coming weeks
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BEYOND LOCAL: Boys born prematurely and very small age faster as men, study suggests

BEYOND LOCAL: Boys born prematurely and very small age faster as men, study suggests

Researchers followed a group of what they refer to as "extremely low birth weight" babies as well as their normal-weight counterparts
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WORLD: Ceasefire needed in Israeli-Palestinian conflict to avoid loss of more civilians, Trudeau says

WORLD: Ceasefire needed in Israeli-Palestinian conflict to avoid loss of more civilians, Trudeau says

At a news conference in Ottawa, Trudeau said Canada will work with the international community to de-escalate the situation to avoid more loss of civilian life
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ONTARIO: Provincial Liberals unveil $10 a day childcare plan

ONTARIO: Provincial Liberals unveil $10 a day childcare plan

If elected, Grits promise the Care for Every Child will make the cost of daycare affordable for everyone in the province
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COVID-19: Canada will need 75 per cent vaccination before U.S. border reopens, Trudeau suggests

COVID-19: Canada will need 75 per cent vaccination before U.S. border reopens, Trudeau suggests

Trudeau acknowledges that discussions about the border are ongoing, but he's tamping down any expectations that travel restrictions could be lifted soon
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COVID-19: Ottawa confirms you can drive across the river for vaccination and avoid quarantine (updated: U.S. says no)

COVID-19: Ottawa confirms you can drive across the river for vaccination and avoid quarantine (updated: U.S. says no)

U.S. says travel for the sole purpose of getting vaxxed won't be permitted
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CANADA: Summer camps hope to reopen as provinces plan to lift restrictions

CANADA: Summer camps hope to reopen as provinces plan to lift restrictions

The Canadian Camping Association says it expects day camps will be allowed to operate across the country in some capacity
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CANADA: Liberals tap another military officer to replace Fortin on vaccine campaign

CANADA: Liberals tap another military officer to replace Fortin on vaccine campaign

The Public Health Agency announced Brodie's appointment on Monday as the Liberal government was scrambling to reassure Canadians that the vaccination campaign would not be hurt by Fortin's sudden departure
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