Category Archives: Politics
Italian leader, coalition partner clash on military spending
MILAN (AP) — Italian Premier Mario Draghi has met with Italy’s president after a key party in Italy's governing coalition has put in question its support for Italy’s commitment to raise its military spending in response to Russia's invasion of
Biden signs bill making lynching a federal hate crime
WASHINGTON (AP) — Presidents typically say a few words before they turn legislation into law. But Joe Biden flipped the script Tuesday when it came time to put his signature on the Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Act.
Make three-digit suicide prevention hotline accessible, CRTC told in consultations
OTTAWA — A consultation by the telecommunications regulator has been told that a three-digit suicide prevention hotline should be accessible to people who are deaf or living with other disabilities. Responses to a consultation by the Canadian Radio-tel...
Greek independent authority rejects migrant pushback claims
Greece's independent authority for transparency said Tuesday that after an in-depth investigation it has found no basis for reports that Greek authorities have illegally turned back asylum-seekers entering the country from Turkey.
Ontario needs over 86,000 child-care spaces to meet demand with lower fees: advocates
TORONTO — Ontario's deal with the federal government to introduce $10-a-day child care includes a promise to create 86,000 licensed spaces, but advocates say that may not be enough to meet demand. Gordon Cleveland, a child-care policy expert and associ...
Univ of SC trustees blistered for secret trip, coach buyouts
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A small group of powerful lawmakers is refusing to approve reelection bids for five University of South Carolina trustees. The lawmakers are upset
Children’s rep tells B.C. to fix ‘fiscal discrimination’ against Indigenous kids
VICTORIA — British Columbia's representative for children and youth says the system of funding child welfare services for Indigenous kids is "deeply flawed" and there's an urgent need to overhaul practices to make data accessible and transparent. Jenni...
Federal Liberals set to deliver budget on April 7, Freeland tells House of Commons
OTTAWA — The federal government will unveil its 2022 budget next week under the weight of expectations to deliver unfulfilled election promises, a slew of new social programs as part of a political pact and an international commitment to boost
Justices cast doubt on Texas immunity claim in vet’s lawsuit
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday cast doubt on Texas' claim that it can't be sued by a former state trooper who says he was forced out of his job when he returned from Army service in Iraq.
Florida, other states challenge CDC transit mask rule
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Twenty-one states with Republican attorneys general sued Tuesday to halt the federal government’s requirement that people wear masks on planes, trains, ferries and other public transportation amid the coronavirus pandemic. ...
