Federal health panel delays final report on care innovation
The Advisory Panel on Health Care Innovation drafted its recommendations on reducing spending and boosting care quality and access. A spokeswoman said the final report will be released in coming weeks, with critics urging prompt public release before the Oct. 19 federal election.
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Harper to Kick Off Europe Trip With Ukraine Visit
Prime Minister Stephen Harper will visit Ukraine, Poland, Italy, and the G7 summit in Germany this week as part of a Europe tour ahead of Canada's federal election. He plans to press for progress on the EU Canada trade pact and will meet Pope Francis while reaffirming support for Ukraine amid ongoing unrest and casualties.
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Trial shifts push Mike Duffy case toward August
The Duffy trial faces added dates in August as top aides and Tory senators may testify before Parliament’s campaign period begins. Harb’s fraud and breach case is likely to run spring 2016, with witnesses from Duffy’s case in late August. Duffy pleads not guilty to 31 charges amid debates over Senate expense rule clarity.
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Truth and reconciliation push after residential school report
Justice Murray Sinclair urged action beyond words as Canada prepares a six volume Truth and Reconciliation Commission report. The study covers 150000 First Nations Inuit and Metis children affected by schools from the 1840s to 1990s with 7000 survivors testifying and 60 million spent. Education ministers vow national curriculum sharing to aid understanding and healing.
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Lawyer argues RCMP toxic to women in class-action bid
Vancouver. A lawyer for hundreds of RCMP women alleges systemic sexism and harassment as a five day hearing begins to determine if 362 complaints can proceed collectively. Janet Merlo’s prior claims underpin the bid, with expert testimony planned on gender harassment in Canada.
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Pakistan man to be deported over ties to terrorist group
Muhammad Aqeeq Ansari, a 30 year old permanent resident and software designer who worked with Bank of Montreal, faces removal after waiving a pre removal risk assessment. He is held in custody awaiting deportation authorities say aim to remove him as a national security risk linked to Sipah e Sahaba Pakistan.
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