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Morning Update: A pipeline in the national interest

Good morning. The federal government officially identified the proposed Alberta-B.C. pipeline as a project of national interest, spurring acclaim and discontent. More on that below, along with the latest price tag for a high-speed rail line between Toronto and Quebec City and another Canadian in space.

© Greg Halinda

Accompanied by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, Prime Minister Mark Carney declares the Pacific Link pipeline to be in the national interest in Fort McMurray, Alta., on Thursday.
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Foundation proposes national policy agenda on menopause

A new national campaign is calling on governments to boost support for Canadian women experiencing menopause, laying out what it says is a blueprint to help Canada become a world leader for care.

© Jeff McIntosh

The foundation’s surveys have found that one in two women feel unprepared for menopause and perimenopause, while two in five feel their symptoms were undertreated by their health care provider.
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Minimum wage hike is now in effect across five provinces

The minimum wage is going up in five provinces.

© Mark Blinch

FILE PHOTO: File Photo: A Canadian dollar coin, commonly known as the "Loonie", is pictured in this illustration picture taken in Toronto, January 23, 2015. REUTERS/Mark Blinch/File Photo/File Photo
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Minimum wage hike is now in effect across five provinces

The minimum wage is going up in five provinces.

© Mark Blinch

FILE PHOTO: File Photo: A Canadian dollar coin, commonly known as the "Loonie", is pictured in this illustration picture taken in Toronto, January 23, 2015. REUTERS/Mark Blinch/File Photo/File Photo
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