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OTTAWA 鈥?Canada parliamentary budget officer says Ottawa will have to pay up to $2.9 billion in compensation to First Nations children and families torn apart by an underfunded child-welfare system 鈥?half the amount estimated by the federal govern
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MISSISSAUGA, Ont. 鈥?Ontario wants to permanently give private cannabis retailers the option of offering delivery and curbside pickup.The pro
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stanley flask lers to keep supporting physical distancing and other public-health measures. Other temporary pandemic measures the government is looking to extend in its proposed legislation include fast-tracking of applications for licensed patio spaces and improving access to virtual government and other services. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Raj Grover, CEO of cannabis retailer High Tide Inc., welcomed the news and says cannabis retailers have proven home delivery can be done safely and securely.This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 7, 2021. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW By The Canadian Press
