Category Archives: Social
Governor General centres ‘lifelong journey’ of reconciliation in throne speech
OTTAWA — Gov. Gen. Mary Simon, the first Inuk person to serve in the role, centred the theme of reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples in Tuesday's speech from the throne with an introduction — delivered in English, French and Inuktitut —
Five things to know about the COVID-19 vaccine for kids aged five to 11
OTTAWA — With the approval of Canada's first COVID-19 vaccine for kids, parents' minds are no doubt flooded with questions about the best choice for their little ones. Health Canada found the vaccine is safe for kids, and more than 90
Supreme Court affirms escort service convictions in case that hinged on timing
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has upheld the convictions of two men arising from their operation of an escort service, settling a dispute over validity of the law when the offences took place. In its 7-2 decision Friday, the
Health Canada approves first COVID-19 vaccine for kids aged five to 11
OTTAWA — Indoor birthday parties and maskless classrooms could be nearly within reach for kids now that Health Canada has approved the first COVID-19 vaccine for children aged five to 11. Provinces could begin offering doses as early as next week. Pfiz...
Online response rate to census questionnaire hits new high, Statistics Canada says
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says about 84 per cent of completed census questionnaires were filled out online. The agency beat its goal to of having 80 per cent of census questionnaires completed online — an option made available for the first
López Obrador keen to engage Trudeau on Indigenous reconciliation challenges
OTTAWA — President Andrés Manuel López Obrador is keen to engage Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on finding ways to heal relations with Indigenous Peoples in his country, says the Mexican ambassador to Canada. López Obrador says Canada and Mexico can sha...
Liberals set to bring in tougher version of bill to ban conversion therapy
OTTAWA — The Liberal government is set to introduce a tougher version of its earlier bill to ban conversion therapy, which failed to pass before Parliament was dissolved for the election. Nicholas Schiavo of the advocacy group No Conversion Canada says...
Coastal GasLink, elected Wet’suwet’en council call for resolution to conflict
BURNS LAKE, B.C. — Coastal GasLink says supplies like water are at risk of running out for more than 500 workers who have been stuck for three days behind blockades near a pipeline work site in northern B.C. The natural gas
Survivor group urges patience as feds face calls for military sex misconduct apology
OTTAWA — A survivors’ group is urging patience as the federal government faces calls to deliver a long-promised apology to military personnel affected by sexual misconduct while in uniform. The apology was first promised in 2019 as part of a settlement...
Alberta announces $21.5 million to aid homeless, other vulnerable residents
EDMONTON — The Alberta government says it will boost spending to help those experiencing homelessness, a population that has surged during the COVID-19 pandemic. Premier Jason Kenney announced $21.5 million Wednesday to address homelessness and domesti...