Category Archives: National
Unlike U.S. neighbours, most Canadians content with state of their democracy: survey
WASHINGTON — A majority of Canadians are content with the state of their country's democracy, a new survey suggests — a far cry from the situation in the United States, where Americans appear to be clamouring for reform. Two-thirds or
More than 880,000 Canadian jobs vulnerable in global clean energy transition
OTTAWA — More than 880,000 Canadians work in industries at risk of decline or closure in the global transition to clean energy, a new analysis says. The Canadian Institute for Climate Choices is warning in its publication Sink or Swim, that
Saskatchewan’s chief medical health officer cries as he presents COVID-19 modelling
REGINA — Saskatchewan's chief medical health officer cried Wednesday during a teleconference on COVID-19 modelling in the province. Dr. Saqib Shahab said it's upsetting to see what is happening in Saskatchewan's hospitals and intensive care units. "All...
Trudeau urged to make decriminalization of illicit drugs a priority
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is being urged to decriminalize the possession and use of illicit drugs as a way to combat the opioid crisis that has resulted in thousands of deaths in Canada. Almost 70 organizations from across the
More needed to prevent deaths from climate-change driven heat waves, fires: report
OTTAWA — A new report examining the health impacts of climate change says more Canadians than ever are facing serious health risks from heat waves and wildfires, prompting warnings from doctors that we need to do more to adapt to
Closed six weeks: Yellowknife schools to reopen Monday as COVID-19 cases decline
YELLOWKNIFE — Schools in Yellowknife and surrounding areas are to reopen Monday after a six-week closure during a widespread outbreak of COVID-19 in the Northwest Territories. Cases have declined in the territory after hitting a peak of 460 on Oct. 7,...
B.C. forests minister introduces bill to overhaul forest practices
VICTORIA — British Columbia's forests minister has introduced a bill to amend the Forest and Range Practices Act, saying it would "reshape" forest management in the province. Katrine Conroy told the legislature on Wednesday the proposed changes align f...
Health-care workers demand Trudeau fast track paid sick-leave policy
OTTAWA — A coalition of front-line health-care workers has asked Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to fast-track proposed legislative amendments to grant paid sick leave to federally regulated workers. Trudeau has said an early priority of his newly re-el...
Land acknowledgment by Habs may be a mistake: Quebec Indigenous affairs minister
QUEBEC — A Montreal Canadiens land acknowledgment that refers to unceded territory of the Mohawk Nation may be a mistake, according to Quebec Indigenous Affairs Minister Ian Lafrenière. The statement, which has been read before the NHL team's home gam...
Indigenous advocates question who PM is consulting with on First Nations kids ruling
OTTAWA — Some Indigenous advocates and leaders say they don't know who Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is talking about when he says Ottawa is holding consultations on a ruling that affirms the need to compensate First Nations children. Trudeau made the...
