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The Canadian Civil Liberties Association says a proposed tax on the unvaccinated is troubling, internationally trained nurses are eager to help, and Britain's prime minister faces criticism for hosting a party. Here's what you need to know to start your day.

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FIVE THINGS TO KNOW
1
Civil liberties

With COVID-19 cases putting Canada's hospitals at or near capacity, Quebec's unprecedented plan to tax adult residents who refuse to be vaccinated is coming under fire.

2
International nurses

The Omicron-driven surge in COVID-19 infections is worsening the shortage of nurses at Canadian hospitals, but thousands of internationally trained nurses say they can ease the strain on the health-care system if they are given the chance to work.

3
Party's over
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will have to fight on Wednesday to defend his premiership after it was revealed a "bring your own booze" gathering was held at his official residence during the first coronavirus lockdown.
4
Settled case
The federal prison service says it is making several changes to help prisoners addicted to opioids, including getting them faster access to treatment by eliminating a waiting list that is hundreds of people long.
5
'Not a bad cold'
With some talking about catching Omicron to "get it over with," one doctor calls the idea "playing with dynamite."
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