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24.01.2022 / 05:39

The British government is accusing Russia of plotting to install a pro-Russian government in Ukraine, and say Moscow has already chosen a candidate. Mike Le Couteur follows the developments in the story.

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Canada considering sending military equipment to Ukraine amid Russia concerns

As concerns linger Russia could invade at any moment, Ukraine is asking Canada for help in the form of military equipment. Mike Le Couteur explains how Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly is responding, and what defence analysts say Ukraine needs.

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Exclusive: Canada deploying special forces to Ukraine as tensions with Russia escalate

As tension rises over Russian troops amassing near Ukraine’s border, Global News has learned Canada is now sending a small group of special forces to Ukraine. Mike Le Couteur explains what’s behind the deployment.

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Quebec’s tax for the unvaccinated sparks mixed reactions

Quebec Premier François Legault’s proposed tax for unvaccinated people is generating reaction right across Canada. While other premiers aren’t on board, Mike Le Couteur explains how Trudeau isn’t denouncing the idea.

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Global National: Dec. 22

In tonight’s top story: The government is expanding eligibility for its Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit amid new Omicron-related COVID-19 restrictions, allowing any worker to apply for the support if their workplace has been slapped with capacity-limiting restrictions of 50 per cent or more. Anne Gaviola has the details of the latest government pandemic support.

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COVID-19: Provinces respond differently to Omicron as Trudeau tells Canadians to hunker down

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told Canadians on Wednesday to “hunker down” to slow the spread of Omicron as he was self-isolating after staff members tested positive for COVID-19. Different provinces are responding in various ways to the rise in cases, Mike Le Couteur has the details.

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Confusion, frustration as rapid antigen tests demand soars across Canada

As Omicron tightens its grip on Canada, more people are trying to get their hands on rapid antigen COVID-19 tests. As Mike Le Couteur explains, uneven distribution and confusing guidelines are hampering the hunt for the season’s must-have item.

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Pressure mounts to make COVID-19 rapid testing more accessible amid Omicron

As calls grow to make COVID-19 rapid tests more accessible to Canadians, the federal government has set aside money for 180 million tests to be given to provincial governments.

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‘This virus keeps dealing us the next card’: Canadian COVID-19 resurgence predicted as Omicron threat grows

Canadian health officials warn COVID-19 infections could explode next year, as the threat of the more contagious Omicron variant looms.

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Doctors push for easier access to rapid COVID-19 testing

Despite millions of COVID-19 rapid test kits given to provinces across Canada, very few have been used so far due to low distribution. Mike Le Couteur reports on how doctors are trying to make the tests more accessible.

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WHO asks for more doses to be sent to poorer nations amid global vaccine inequities

The World Health Organization is pleading with wealthier nations to postpone booster shots, and instead help vaccinate people in poorer countries first, as the Omicron variant spreads.

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COVID-19: South Africa calls for calm over international response to Omicron variant

The South African government is calling for calm as more countries impose travel limits on foreign nationals from parts of Africa due to the Omicron COVID-19 variant.

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Canada-U.S. land border reopens to non-essential travel

The United States finally reopens its land border to non-essential travel for the first time in nearly two years.

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Canada donated over 4M Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to COVAX. Today, 784K landed in Egypt

Moderna’s COVID-19 doses donated by Canada to a global vaccine-sharing program have landed in Egypt, government sources say.Government sources with knowledge of the vaccine schedule say shipments containing millions more COVID-19 vaccines are expected to land in the coming days.The 784,280 doses, donated through the COVAX Facility, brings Canada’s total contributions to 4,225,760.More to come. — With files from Global News’ Mike Le Couteur

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Calls to address global COVID-19 vaccine disparities at G20 summit

As the G20 summit kicks off in Rome, leaders of the world’s richest nations are facing calls to spread the wealth when it comes to COVID-19 vaccines. Canada has announced plans to donate $15 million to help South Africa make vaccines domestically.

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Trudeau: Unity needed to fight extremism, climate change

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada and the Netherlands must unite in the fight against extremists, as well as climate change.

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Disobeying clear vaccine policies seen as noncompliance in EI claims: Qualtrough

Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusive minister Carla Qualtrough, discussing workplace COVID benefits and vaccine mandates, joins ‘The West Block’ guest host Mike Le Couteur.

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Travel kinks still need working out for Canadians with mixed vaccine doses

There’s still no answers for Canadians, who received mixed COVID-19 vaccine doses, on when they’ll be able to resume international travel without facing restrictions in some countries. Mike Le Couteur reports on the latest guidance from health officials and the growing frustrations.

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Small businesses fear looming end of wage & rent subsidy programs

Canada’s small and medium-sized businesses are waiting for the federal government to announce an extension to pandemic benefits, set to expire in three weeks. The wage and rent subsidy programs can be extended until mid-November, but anything beyond that will require parliamentary approval.

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Canadian military police under investigation for alleged cover-up

The Canadian military watchdog is investigating whether there was a deliberate attempt by military police to cover up one officer’s alleged misconduct. Mike Le Couteur explains the incident, what it says about the military justice system, and the calls to disband the police force.

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O’Toole avoids talk of Kenney on campaign trail

As Alberta Premier Jason Kenney faces growing calls to resign over his pandemic response, Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole is avoiding any mention of him. Mike Le Couteur explains how Kenney was once seen as an asset to the federal Conservatives, and how the People’s Party of Canada also poses a threat to the Tories’ success.

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O’Toole refuses to comment on Kenney’s handling of Alberta’s COVID-19 crisis

As Alberta Premier Jason Kenney reverses his province’s restrictions and faces an onslaught over criticism over how he handled the pandemic, Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole is now staying silent.

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The controversial Quebec question at the federal leaders’ English debate

Quebec Premier Francois Legault is demanding an apology from the moderator of Thursday’s English-language federal leaders’ debate, over a question about the province’s anti-secularism law, known as Bill 21. Mike Le Couteur explains.

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Key takeaways from the final leaders’ debate

Global’s Mike Le Couteur breaks down the key takeaways from the final leaders’ debate, including criticisms of the format and how the leaders’ performances could shape the outcome of the election.

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Major highlights from the second French-language debate

Global National Ottawa correspondent, Mike Le Couteur, breaks down highlights from the second French-language debate and what to expect in the English debate on Sept. 9.

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Canada election: Liberals, Conservatives and NDP make campaign promises as race tightens

On the federal election campaign trails: the Liberals are making climate change promises, David Akin follows Justin Trudeau’s $1 billion funding announcement for freshwater research in Quebec. Mike Le Couteur reports on the Conservatives promises on animal welfare and policy towards the oil and gas industry.

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Protests disrupting Trudeau campaign prompt security concerns

Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau was forced to cancel his campaign event in Bolton, Ontario on Friday, after a large group of unruly anti-vaccine protesters showed up triggering security concerns. As Mike Le Couteur reports, party leaders are condemning the profanity-laced demonstration.

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Afghanistan crisis: O’Toole lays out Tory plan for crisis in Afghanistan

Canada’s Official Opposition has also been highly critical of the federal government’s response in Afghanistan and on Friday, Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole finally laid out his party’s plan for dealing with the crisis. But experts warn, there are no easy answers.

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Canada election: Conservatives call out Liberals over Twitter video

The Liberals are facing heat from the Conservatives after a campaign video, released by the party on Twitter, appeared to show Erin O’Toole expressing support for a private “for profit” health-care system and was flagged as “manipulated media.” The Conservative leader slammed the video as inaccurate, saying Trudeau and the Liberals were bringing in “American-style media manipulation.” Trudeau’s defence was to point people to the unedited version which was also posted.

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Notes from the NDP campaign trail: Jagmeet Singh shifts style to stump for votes in pandemic

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is making the most out of his election campaign, despite the obstacles of stumping for votes during a pandemic.

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Are Canadians ready for a looming federal election?

Canada’s political parties are preparing for a federal election to be called any day now, but how do voters feel about heading to the polls during a pandemic? Mike Le Couteur checks the temperature.

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Expiring COVID-19 vaccine doses can’t be sent to countries in need

Despite Canada’s plateauing COVID-19 vaccination rates, millions of doses are still being shipped in. The push is on to donate them to developing countries before the doses expire, but it’s not as easy as it sounds. Mike Le Couteur explains.

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Will Canadians need third COVID-19 vaccine dose?

Questions are growing in Canada over the need for a third dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, as Israel begins offering booster shots to its population. Mike Le Couteur explains how Canadian health officials are responding.

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Vaccination persuasion: Officials prod unvaccinated Canadians to get jabbed

Doctors and politicians are try to persuade more Canadians to get immunized against COVID-19, as the more contagious Delta variant spreads further among the unvaccinated.

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RoseAnne Archibald elected first female national chief of Assembly of First Nations

RoseAnne Archibald, Ontario’s former regional chief, is making history as she’s been elected the first woman national chief of the Assembly of First Nations, succeeding Perry Bellegarde.

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Go Habs go: Montreal Canadiens get set for Stanley Cup finals against Tampa Bay Lightning

The Montreal Canadiens are gearing up to face off against the Tampa Bay Lightning. It’s the Habs’ first Stanley Cup final since 1993. Mike Le Couteur explains why fans and the team are confident, and which player will be missing in action.

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Ottawa re-releases COVID-19 risk assessment tool

With COVID-19 vaccinations rising and restrictions easing across Canada, the federal government is re-releasing an online tool to help assess the risk of a potential gathering.

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Crown-Indigenous Minister Bennett apologizes for ‘racist’ text to Wilson-Raybould

Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett is apologizing for a text she sent to Vancouver Granville MP Jody Wilson-Raybould, who calls the message “racist” and “misogynist.” Mike Le Couteur explains what was in the one-word message and why it was so loaded.

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Double-dosed and confused: Fully vaccinated Canadians seek COVID-19 guidelines

Calls are growing for the federal government to release guidelines on what fully vaccinated Canadians are and are not allowed to do. Mike Le Couteur looks at how the country’s top doctors are responding, and the complications the Delta variant is causing.

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NACI’s latest AstraZeneca vaccine advice leaves Canadians confused

The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) recommends Canadians get an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine (from Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna) for their second COVID-19 vaccine dose, even if their first shot was the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine.

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COVID-19 outbreak hits Ontario’s Kashechewan First Nation

A COVID-19 outbreak in the Kashechewan First Nation is devastating the Ontario community of roughly 1,800 people. Mike Le Couteur explains how a chronic housing shortage is worsening the health crisis.

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MP Jenica Atwin joins Liberals, leaving two Greens in HoC

And then there were two. Fredericton MP Jenica Atwin has crossed the floor to join the Liberals, leaving just two Green Party MPs in the House of Commons. Mike Le Couteur explains why Atwin defected.

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Canada’s duty-free shops seeking pandemic help from Ottawa

Duty-free shops are calling on the Canadian government for support, as ongoing pandemic travel restrictions continue to impact their sales and the quality of supplies. Mike Le Couteur explains why resuming travel is essential for their survival.

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Expiry date for thousands of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine doses extended

Health Canada has extended the expiry date of nearly 45,000 doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, which were set to expire on May 31. Mike Le Couteur explains why that date has been pushed to July 1, and the reaction from hard hit provinces as restrictions gradually ease.

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Video shows NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh breaking COVID-19 rules

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is apologizing for breaking COVID-19 restrictions, after a video surfaced of him breaking pandemic protocols.

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Ontario greenlights AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine for second doses

Ontario is resuming the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine for people who got it as their first shot. Mike Le Couteur explains why.

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What could happen to unused Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine doses?

Provinces are struggling to decide what to do with unused doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, after injections were halted over safety and supply concerns. Mike Le Couteur reports on what could happen to all these doses.

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Push grows to get vulnerable Canadians their second COVID-19 vaccine dose

Urgency is growing to get the most vulnerable Canadians fully vaccinated against COVID-19. As Mike Le Couteur reports, less than 10 per cent of seniors have received both vaccine doses.

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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