Category Archives: Social
Supreme Court asked to rule on protracted battle over military judges’ independence
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court is being asked to determine whether Canada’s military judges are truly independent. The request filed on behalf of several service members whose criminal cases are on hold represents the latest — and possibly last — twist
N.L. ground search and rescue loses good people to fundraising burnout, says director
ST JOHN'S, Antigua And Barbuda — Newfoundland and Labrador's volunteer-run ground search and rescue services need an infusion of cash and a few paid positions, according to testimony Monday from the man who oversees much of the system. Harry Blackmore ...
Trudeau apologizes to chief of Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc after Tofino trip: PMO
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has offered a private apology to the chief of a British Columbia First Nation after passing up opportunities to honour Canada's first official Truth and Reconciliation day in the community, prompting one major Ind...
Senator accused of being China’s ‘mouthpiece’ worries about rise of anti-Asian racism
OTTAWA — Last June, 33 Canadian senators voted to defeat a motion decrying China's treatment of Uyghur Muslims as a genocide. While they all faced criticism from some quarters, only one — Sen. Yuen Pau Woo, leader of the Independent Senators
B.C. says progress being made following court ruling on First Nation’s treaty rights
BUICK, B.C. — The British Columbia government says it's making progress as it responds to a B.C. Supreme Court ruling that found it breached a First Nation's treaty rights by approving industrial development without the nation's approval over many year...
PM accused of ‘callousness’ for heading to Tofino instead of reconciliation events
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faced backlash Friday over his decision to fly to British Columbia to spend time with his family on the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) said it
Residential school survivor proposes Indigenous museum as part of reconciliation
OTTAWA — Residential school survivor Doug George-Kanentiio appealed to the federal government Thursday to help create a permanent museum in Canada to preserve the collective memories of Indigenous Peoples. "We the survivors will be there to guide peopl...
Reconciliation Day not holiday because Quebec needs more productivity: Legault
Quebec Premier François Legault says the province cannot afford to make the national day honouring victims and survivors of residential schools a statutory holiday. Legault told reporters today the province needs more "productivity," in response to que...
Cowessess First Nation in Saskatchewan puts names to 300 of 751 unmarked graves
COWESSESS FIRST NATION — Carol Lavallee spent Thursday afternoon at the site of the former Marieval Indian Residential School in Saskatchewan listening to members of Cowessess First Nation sing, dance and pray. More than 60 years ago, she would have
Planned recruiting ads aimed at women as military struggles with sexual misconduct
OTTAWA — An expert on sexual misconduct says it would be dishonest for the Department of National Defence to promote the military as a positive place for women to work in a coming campaign after widespread reports to the contrary. The