Category Archives: National
Extended relief for jobless Canadians to cost Ottawa an extra $5 billion: PBO report
Ottawa's extension of income support for unemployed workers during the COVID-19 pandemic will tack on more than $5 billion in government spending costs, Parliament's budget watchdog says in a new report. The government announced last month it would add...
What’s at stake for the Conservatives this convention? The grassroots.
OTTAWA — If there's been one constant at Conservative conventions since the party's first in Montreal in 2005, it's been a fellow known as "Gord, from Red Deer." That's how Gord Tulk, 58, is introduced every time — and at some
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Mar. 18, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, March 18, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 138,091 new vaccinations administered for a total of 3,409,400 doses given. Nationwide, 610,071 people or 1.6 p...
Vaccines bring hope to Quebec care homes, but life slow to return to normal
LAVAL, Que. — Denise Laurin smiles and rocks her arms in a cradling motion as she describes becoming a great-grandmother for the first time in February. "I’d love to take the little one in my arms," she says from her wheelchair
Daycare fees are rising, but report says many centres may close due to pandemic
OTTAWA — Daycare providers across the country are finding themselves in dire financial straits, as the pandemic exposed how overly reliant the system is on soaring parental fees, says a report on the cost of child care in Canada. The annual
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Wednesday, March 17, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 138,091 new vaccinations administered for a total of 3,409,400 doses given. Nationwide, 610,071 people or 1.6...
Quarantined B.C. farms where over 1,000 mink died resume breeding stock
VICTORIA — Two mink farms that are still quarantined after COVID-19 outbreaks have begun annual breeding programs along with seven other farms in British Columbia. The Agriculture Ministry said the province's chief veterinarian Dr. Rayna Gunvaldsen has...
Lametti warns Senate that more amendments to judicial training bill could doom it
OTTAWA — Justice Minister David Lametti is warning the Senate that making further amendments to legislation requiring new judges to take training on sexual assault law could doom the bill to failing for a third time. Bill C-3 is before the
B.C. premier expects those who are vaccinated will get flexibility to do more
VICTORIA — The lifting of more British Columbia health restrictions is likely as the COVID-19 vaccination plan rolls out across the province, Premier John Horgan said Wednesday. However, Horgan says he's not prepared to speculate on what limits could ...
Canadians not near death gain access to assisted dying as Senate passes Bill C-7
OTTAWA — Intolerably suffering Canadians who are not near the natural end of their lives now have the right to seek medical assistance in dying. And that will eventually include people suffering solely from grievous and irremediable mental illnesses. T...
