Some Indigenous leaders are rejecting the prime minister's remark that “housing isn't a primary federal responsibility." Carol McBride, a former chief and now president of the Native Women's Association of Canada, says "I can’t believe he said that." 'I can’t believe he said that,' responds Native Women's Association of Canada …
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RCMP now in charge of potential investigation into Ford government’s Greenbelt land swap
The RCMP said Wednesday it is assessing whether to investigate the Ford government's controversial Greenbelt land swap after a referral from provincial police in Ontario. Provincial police say move is to 'avoid any potential perceived conflict of interest' The RCMP said Wednesday it is assessing whether or not to investigate …
Read More »Patients, doctor raise alarm over anesthesiologist shortage in Sask. hospital
Pregnant women in southwest Saskatchewan say they aren't sure where to deliver their babies. That's because the hospital in Swift Current is down to just one anesthesiologist who may not be working when they go into labour. 1 anesthesiologist at Swift Current hospital serving region spanning hundreds of square kilometres …
Read More »Decision coming in Jordan Peterson’s court battle with Ontario college of psychologists
Jordan Peterson will find out Wednesday whether or not the College of Psychologists of Ontario overstepped in its efforts to sanction him for a series of controversial public comments. Divisional court expected to release its decision online Wednesday Jordan Peterson will find out Wednesday whether or not the College of …
Read More »Ontario court rules against Jordan Peterson, upholds social media training order
Jordan Peterson will find out Wednesday whether or not the College of Psychologists of Ontario overstepped in its efforts to sanction him for a series of controversial public comments. Divisional court expected to release its decision online Wednesday Jordan Peterson will find out Wednesday whether or not the College of …
Read More »Canada’s emergency alert system has been busy with wildfires and extreme weather. Here’s how it works
With the increase in wildfires and other extreme weather events this year, more Canadians have been receiving emergency alerts on their phones, or through other media, directing them to take precautions or even evacuate their homes. Some experts say system works well for weather, but could be better With the …
Read More »His brother died in an Ontario jail. Advocates say calls for reform to prevent such deaths are being ignored
Deaths in custody in Ontario have been increasing over the last decade, according to data published by the province and advocacy organizations. The suicide of Ashton Gray, who died in custody this May, has raised further questions about conditions in provincial jails and the human rights of inmates. Ashton Gray, …
Read More »B.C. to lift most wildfire-related travel restrictions in southern Interior
British Columbia's minister of emergency management says a wildfire-related travel ban restricting travel to hotels or campgrounds in many communities in the southern Interior will be lifted at midnight. Order to remain in West Kelowna, however; people urged to avoid travel to Lake Country, Shuswap areas If the power or …
Read More »Ontario housing minister’s chief of staff resigns amid Greenbelt controversy
Housing Minister Steve Clark's chief of staff has resigned after he was singled out by the Ontario auditor general for playing a key role in the province's controversial Greenbelt land swap. Premier Doug Ford has accepted Ryan Amato's resignation effective immediately, spokesperson says The political staffer who played a key …
Read More »Temporary foreign workers losing wages, leaving early due to slow lobster season in N.B.
Temporary foreign workers who lost weeks of work during a slow lobster season are speaking out against a Canadian system that bars them from finding other jobs when the employer who hired them has nothing for them to do. Closed work permits tie workers to one employer, leaving them unable …
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