The judge struck down the tuition increases and French requirements that affected out-of-province Canadian students, saying that the Higher Education Ministry lacked data to support its claims that out-of-province students weren’t integrating into Quebec society. Decision gives Higher Education Ministry 9 months to change the budgetary rules A Quebec Superior …
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How do the major political parties plan to support migrant workers who bring the harvest to Canadian tables?
At a time when buying "Canada first," is among the priority for many, what are the parties' plans to support migrant workers who harvest Canadian produce? Many workers from Mexico and the Caribbean spend 20 to 30 years working in Canada As many Canadians are looking for more locally made …
Read More »Quebec passes law requiring doctors to work in the public system for 5 years after med school
Quebec has officially passed a law requiring doctors to work in the public health-care system for five years after obtaining a medical degree in the province. Doctors will also need to obtain special authorization to work in the private system Quebec has officially passed a law requiring doctors to work …
Read More »Calgary company at centre of daycare E. coli outbreak pleads guilty to bylaw offences
The Calgary company at the centre of an E. coli outbreak at several daycares across the city in 2023 has pleaded guilty to bylaw offences while charges against its directors were dropped Thursday. Charges dropped against Fueling Minds Inc. directors Faisal Alimohd and Anil Karim The Calgary company at the …
Read More »How can we rebuild the Canadian economy? Business leaders say there are 4 priorities
Once the election is over, Canada's new prime minister will have to move fast and pick priorities to strengthen the economy. The good news is both the Conservative and Liberal leaders agree on (most of) what needs to be done. A generational opportunity to strengthen Canada's economy, industry says Whoever …
Read More »I don’t like the candidates — can I cast a protest vote? Answering your voting questions
Thinking of a protest vote? Federal elections don’t work the same as some provincial ones. Also: Why can’t I just vote online? This story came from audience members, like you, who got in touch with us. Send your election questions to ask@cbc.ca. A record-breaking 7.3 million Canadians cast their ballots …
Read More »Here are some of Hot Docs best offerings — whether you’re in Toronto or not
To help you navigate the 113 titles at Hot Docs this year, we’ve put together a list of some of the best documentaries the festival has to offer — as well as when and how you can watch them if you can't make it to the festival itself. Hot Docs …
Read More »Family of man who died after Montreal police intervention calls for public coroner’s inquiry
The family of Abisay Cruz, a 29-year-old Montreal man who died after a police intervention turned violent, is speaking out and demanding a public coroner's inquiry. Abisay Cruz, 29, was in a state of mental crisis when he died, family says WARNING: This story contains video and audio captured during …
Read More »What is and isn’t consent key in trial for 5 ex-world junior hockey players, Crown tells Ontario jury
The main issue in the trial for five former junior hockey players charged with sexually assaulting a woman in a London, Ont., hotel room in 2018 is whether or not she consented, a Crown prosecutor said during opening statements Wednesday. Dillon Dubé, Cal Foote, Alex Formenton, Carter Hart, Michael McLeod …
Read More »International student ‘had no time at all to react’ to stray bullet that killed her, police say
Hamilton police say they have recovered the two vehicles involved in the April 17 shooting death of 21-year-old international student Harsimrat Randhawa. White Hyundai Elantra found in Toronto, black Mercedes SUV recovered in Hamilton: police Hamilton police say they have recovered the two vehicles involved in the April 17 shooting …
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