Category Archives: Social
With daycare deals done, Liberals look to craft bill to enshrine child-care system
OTTAWA — The federal families minister says coming child-care legislation will enshrine a long-term role for Ottawa in the daycare system — and the new deal with the New Democrats gives them some time to get it right. Karina Gould says
Canada to offer language training, employment assistance to Ukrainians fleeing war
OTTAWA — The government will help Ukrainians arriving in Canada find a job and learn to speak English or French, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser said Monday. Applications opened March 17 for a program to allow an unlimited number of Ukrainians fleeing...
B.C. family court mediation not adequate for domestic violence victims: advocates
VANCOUVER — New provincial family court rules in British Columbia meant to resolve legal matters without going to court have been called "effective" by the province, but some lawyers and advocates say they don't adequately address the needs of victims
Ontario signs $10.2 billion child care deal with federal government
OTTAWA — Ontario signed a $10.2 billion child-care deal with the federal government Sunday that will cut child-care fees in the province in half by the end of the year. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Premier Doug Ford will announce the
New Brunswick rapidly growing as population tops 800,000 for the first time: StatsCan
FREDERICTON — New figures from Statistics Canada show New Brunswick is experiencing a population boom. The federal agency said Friday the province's population recently topped 800,000 for the first time, having gained more than 40,000 people in the pas...
Safe-supply pilot project findings promising, but advocates say more action is needed
OTTAWA — Advocates say while the early findings on safe supply pilot projects are promising, they're still not meeting the needs of a large share of Canadians who are at risk of drug poisoning. The federal government released early findings in
Mi’kmaq chiefs reject Acadian-Métis as distinct group, oppose Vautour N.B. land claim
FREDERICTON — Mi'kmaq chiefs in New Brunswick are speaking out to oppose the land claim by the family of the late Jackie Vautour involving property within Kouchibouguac National Park. For more than 50 years, the Vautours have claimed they are Acadian-...
Chief of B.C. First Nation struck by wildfires, floods says moving may be safest bet
SHACKAN FIRST NATION, B.C. — The chief of a First Nation in British Columbia's Nicola Valley that was evacuated by both wildfires and floods last year says he wants more land for the community in a safer area. Chief Arnie Lampreau
Prince George, B.C., apologizes for taking down part of a homeless camp
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — The City of Prince George, B.C., has apologized for the harm it caused to vulnerable people when it removed their structures from a homeless camp. The city also says in a separate statement issued Thursday that it
Ontario gives $800K to Indigenous health teams to address residential school trauma
TORONTO — Ontario is dedicating $800,000 to Indigenous health-care teams to help people experiencing trauma as a result of the residential school system. The government says the money will go to eight Indigenous Primary Health Care Council member organ...