Category Archives: Social
It’s time for a First Nations person to be governor general: Bellegarde
OTTAWA — With a growing sentiment that Julie Payette's abrupt departure from Rideau Hall provides an opportunity for Canada to have its first Indigenous governor general, Perry Bellegarde laughs when asked if he's been taking French lessons."Maybe," Be...
Liberal government to voice support for Joe Biden cancelling U.S. ‘global gag rule’
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA — The federal government will voice its support later today when President Joe Biden rescinds the United States' so-called global gag rule. The policy prohibits international non-profit groups from receiving U.S. funding if they p...
After Sloan’s ouster, other conservative factions wonder what’s next for them
OTTAWA — A decision by Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole to boot an MP from his caucus has factions of the conservative movement in Canada wondering about their own futures in the party. Among them: some firearms advocates, who say they're concerned
For immigrants in N.L., ‘friendly’ doesn’t always mean ‘welcoming:’ economist
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador prides itself on being a friendly place to visit, but a St. John's economist says that doesn't mean it's a welcoming place to live — especially for immigrants. Tony Fang, a professor at Memorial
Former youth in care to lose benefits after top Alberta court sides with province
EDMONTON — Alberta's top court has lifted the suspension of a law that lowers the age at which young adults can receive financial and other benefits once they've transitioned out of government care. The United Conservative government announced in late...
Saskatchewan to build monument for residential school survivors at Government House
REGINA — Saskatchewan plans to build a monument to honour survivors of Canada's residential schools. Premier Scott Moe says in a statement the monument is to be located at Government House and will serve to heal and educate. Lt.-Gov. Russell Mirasty, t...
Easing rules for parental benefits created inequities among parents, documents say
OTTAWA — Newly released documents show federal officials have been aware since the fall that some new parents might be receiving a smaller amount of money than they would have if not for a change in the way COVID-19 pandemic
Trudeau government considers legislative changes to make public service more diverse
OTTAWA — The Trudeau Liberals are eyeing changes to the law governing public service hiring to help make federal departments and agencies more diverse. They also plan to do further research on the makeup of the federal public service and will
First Nation calls for release of Site C report in open letter to premier
MOBERLY LAKE, B.C. — A First Nations leader is calling on the British Columbia government to release several reports on the Site C dam, claiming details of escalating costs and safety concerns have been "shrouded in secrecy." In an open letter
Halifax volunteers latest group to erect tiny shelters for homeless living in tents
HALIFAX — A group of Halifax volunteers have become the latest Canadians to begin erecting tiny shelters for the homeless, with two wooden structures going up recently in a gentrifying section of the city's waterfront. Halifax Mutual Aid built the pair...
