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Expert flags potential for dental-care clawbacks as result of federal program

Expert flags potential for dental-care clawbacks as result of federal program

OTTAWA — A University of Calgary economist warns a new federal dental benefit for children could open families up to the potential for "clawbacks" if they don't spend all the money on their kids' teeth.
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Queen honoured in procession, commemorative service in Victoria, B.C.

Queen honoured in procession, commemorative service in Victoria, B.C.

VICTORIA — Dignitaries including British Columbia's premier and lieutenant-governor joined a commemorative service Monday in honour of Queen Elizabeth in the capital city named after her great-great-grandmother.
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Tunnel vision: duelling transport plans as CAQ, Tories fight for votes in Quebec City

Tunnel vision: duelling transport plans as CAQ, Tories fight for votes in Quebec City

MONTREAL — Coalition Avenir Québec Leader François Legault may have been campaigning in a Montreal suburb on Monday, but he couldn't escape a barrage of questions from reporters on a proposed tunnel for Quebec City.
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Complainant tells trial for Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin she was 'horrified'

Complainant tells trial for Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin she was 'horrified'

GATINEAU, Que. — The complainant in the sexual assault trial against Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin testified on Monday that she woke up to the alleged assault one night in early 1988. The trial is taking place in a Gatineau, Que.
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World says final goodbyes as Queen Elizabeth laid to rest after state funeral

World says final goodbyes as Queen Elizabeth laid to rest after state funeral

LONDON — The queen who ruled the United Kingdom and served as Canada's head of state for seven decades was carried to her final resting place on Monday after a grand state funeral attended by world leaders and watched by everyday people across the gl
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Russia claims Ottawa embassy was attacked, summons Canada's ambassador in Moscow

Russia claims Ottawa embassy was attacked, summons Canada's ambassador in Moscow

OTTAWA — Russia’s foreign ministry summoned Canada’s ambassador on Monday, as the RCMP investigate an alleged attack on its embassy.
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Canadians pay homage to Queen Elizabeth with ceremonies across the country

Canadians pay homage to Queen Elizabeth with ceremonies across the country

OTTAWA — Canadians gathered in multiple cities to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II Monday, in local services and events following her state funeral in London earlier in the day.
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Video shows Trudeau singing Queen anthem 'Bohemian Rhapsody' ahead of queen's funeral

Video shows Trudeau singing Queen anthem 'Bohemian Rhapsody' ahead of queen's funeral

OTTAWA — A video circulating on social media appears to show Prime Minister Justin Trudeau singing "Bohemian Rhapsody" in London, where he was to attend the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth.
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The latest updates on the queen's London funeral and related events in Canada

The latest updates on the queen's London funeral and related events in Canada

OTTAWA — Here are the latest developments on the state funeral for Queen Elizabeth II in London, as well as related events and developments across Canada. All times eastern unless specified otherwise: 4:30 p.m.
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Trudeau faces mounting pressure to meet UN Global Fund request

Trudeau faces mounting pressure to meet UN Global Fund request

OTTAWA — AIDS activists are pressuring the Trudeau government to renew its support for fighting infectious diseases abroad after an embarrassing Montreal conference that left the sector worried Canada will fall short.
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