Category Archives: National
Internal data shows surge in harassment complaints at Canada Revenue Agency, RCMP
OTTAWA — Complaints of workplace harassment and violence have risen sharply at several federal departments and agencies in recent years, according to internal data. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) saw harassment complaints jump 82 per cent to 166 betwe...
Green Leader Annamie Paul to run in Toronto Centre, setting stage for rematch
OTTAWA — Annamie Paul is doubling down on Toronto Centre. The Green party leader announced her candidacy for the nomination there Thursday ahead of a possible federal election, setting her up for a rematch in the riding she failed to win
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 29,760 new vaccinations administered for a total of 1,153,323 doses given. The provinces have administered doses at...
New survey on trust suggests most Canadians believe COVID-19 vaccines safe, effective
OTTAWA — Almost two in three Canadians surveyed recently said they trust COVID-19 vaccines to be both safe and effective.Proof Strategies conducts a survey every year to assess how much faith Canadians have in major institutions and authorities.Bruce M...
N.L. elections officer delays voting in areas hit by COVID-19 outbreak
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Amid climbing COVID-19 case numbers, Newfoundland and Labrador election officials have postponed voting in Saturday’s provincial election for nearly half the province's ridings. Elections NL said in a news release Thursday that with ...
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 29,760 new vaccinations administered for a total of 1,153,323 doses given. The provinces have administered dos...
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 29,760 new vaccinations administered for a total of 1,153,323 doses given. The provinces have administered dos...
Senators approve amendment allowing advance requests for medical assistance in dying
OTTAWA — Senators voted Wednesday to expand Canada's assisted dying regime to allow individuals who fear losing mental capacity to make advance requests for medical help to end their lives. The amendment to Bill C-7 was approved by a vote of
UN declaration to help First Nations achieve self-determination: Bellegarde
OTTAWA — Passing a new law to implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples will get First Nations closer to self-determination, National Chief Perry Bellegarde of the Assembly of First Nations said Wednesday. "The declar...
Miner ponders impact of restoration of coal protection policy in Alberta
An Alberta coal miner with exploration leases in the province's Rocky Mountains says he's trying to figure out how the government's decision to restore protections to those lands will affect his company. Brad Johnston of Cabin Ridge says he doesn't kno...
