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New poll on Canadian concerns and Via strike averted: In The News for July 12, 2022

New poll on Canadian concerns and Via strike averted: In The News for July 12, 2022

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Tuesday, July 12, 2022 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
Leadership committee chair scrutinized Patrick Brown's past during vetting: source

Leadership committee chair scrutinized Patrick Brown's past during vetting: source

OTTAWA — The chair of the federal Conservative party's leadership election organizing committee privately expressed concerns around Patrick Brown's history while vetting him as a potential candidate, according to documentation obtained by The Canadia
Via Rail strike averted with last-minute deal with Unifor

Via Rail strike averted with last-minute deal with Unifor

Officials with Via Rail and Unifor Council 4000 and Local 100 have announced a tentative deal has been struck just ahead of a deadline that would have seen some 2,400 workers walk off the job.
Horgan urges federal government to carry half the health-care load as premiers meet

Horgan urges federal government to carry half the health-care load as premiers meet

VICTORIA — Canada's provinces and territories need a partner that will share half the financial load on the health-care system, which is buckling without stable, predictable and long-term funding, British Columbia Premier John Horgan said Monday.
Strike deadline for Via Rail workers extended again as Unifor continues negotiations

Strike deadline for Via Rail workers extended again as Unifor continues negotiations

Unifor says it has yet again pushed back the deadline for a strike by Via Rail workers that could lead to the immediate suspension of passenger rail services across Canada.
State Dept. backs up Canada's decision to return Nord Stream 1 turbines to Germany

State Dept. backs up Canada's decision to return Nord Stream 1 turbines to Germany

WASHINGTON — The federal government has found a powerful supporter for its decision to allow a natural gas pipeline between Russia and Europe to resume operations. The U.S.
Survey suggests Canadians stance on free speech is swayed by their political views

Survey suggests Canadians stance on free speech is swayed by their political views

A new survey suggests there is a strong relationship between a person's political perspective and their views on free speech in Canada
More than 100 health-care professionals challenge rejection of psilocybin access

More than 100 health-care professionals challenge rejection of psilocybin access

Shannon McKenney has had a severe migraine for about 1,500 days in a row. "I have trouble sleeping and I have trouble staying asleep," the musician from Burnaby, B.C.
Minister directs telecoms to reach agreement on assisting each other during outages

Minister directs telecoms to reach agreement on assisting each other during outages

OTTAWA — Canada’s industry minister has directed the country’s major telecom companies to reach agreements on emergency roaming, assisting each other during outages and a communication protocol to better inform Canadians during emergencies.
'Really hard to get services': Victims of crime tell Trudeau they need more help

'Really hard to get services': Victims of crime tell Trudeau they need more help

Victims of violent crime told Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Montreal on Monday that they need more support from the federal government