Category Archives: National
Conservatives to debate ethics, foreign affairs, environment on Day 2 of convention
OTTAWA — Card-carrying federal Conservatives are heading into Day 2 of a virtual convention aimed at getting the party ready for the next election. But while they heard from officials on Thursday that the party's bank account is more than ready,
No link between colonialism and vaccine hesitancy among Indigenous people: expert
OTTAWA — There is no evidence that Canada's history of colonialism has made Indigenous people any more hesitant to get vaccinated against COVID-19 than the general population, says an Indigenous studies professor casting a critical eye on the oft-repea...
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Friday, March 19, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on Friday, March 19, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 155,623 new vaccinations administered for a total of 3,565,023 doses given. Nationwide, 615,679 people or 1.6 per
Advocates call on Canadians to examine treatment of Asian Canadians
Amy Go says she was saddened by the shootings in Atlanta that left six Asian American women dead, but as an Asian Canadian woman, she wasn't surprised.Go, the president of the Chinese Canadian National Council for Social Justice, said many
O’Toole pledges Conservatives would restore one million jobs within a year if elected
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole unveiled elements of his election pitch to Canadians Friday, seeking to ease his party's jitters that they're without an offering solid enough to woo voters away from the Trudeau Liberals. His marquee speech t...
No link between colonialism and vaccine hesitancy among Indigenous people: expert
OTTAWA — There is no evidence that Canada's history of colonialism has made Indigenous people any more hesitant to get vaccinated against COVID-19 than the general population, says an Indigenous studies professor casting a critical eye on the oft-repea...
Trudeau denounces ‘lack of transparency’ as Spavor tried in China on spy charges
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau denounced China's "lack of transparency" Friday following the brief trial of Michael Spavor, one of two Canadians detained by Beijing for more than two years. Analysts keeping a close eye on the events also sharpl...
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Thursday, March 18, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 18, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 155,623 new vaccinations administered for a total of 3,565,023 doses given. Nationwide, 615,679 people or 1.6 ...
Tsilhqot’in call on B.C., Canada to recognize Indigenous jurisdiction amid COVID-19
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. — A British Columbia First Nation that won a landmark case establishing rights and title to its territory is calling on the provincial and federal governments to recognize its inherent jurisdiction during the COVID-19 pandemic. The ...
Tsilhqot’in call on B.C., Canada to recognize Indigenous jurisdiction amid COVID-19
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. — A British Columbia First Nation that won a landmark case establishing rights and title to its territory says ongoing colonialism and systemic racism have hindered its COVID-19 response. The Tsilhqot'in Nation, which won the Suprem...
