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Provincial governments not jumping to act on tighter alcohol warning guidelines
By Michael Tutton, The Canadian Press on January 27th, 2023
HALIFAX – Politicians in charge of provincial and territorial liquor laws aren’t hurrying to adopt or promote newly updated guidelines that advise a steep drop in Canadian drinking habits. Across Canada, the responsible ministers declined interview requests from The Canadian Press. In written responses, they didn’t commit to changing marketing methods for alcohol and noted ... Read More »
1 responseSupreme Court of Canada to rule on constitutionality of mandatory firearm sentences
By The Canadian Press on January 27th, 2023
OTTAWA – The Supreme Court of Canada plans to rule today on the constitutionality of mandatory minimum sentences in cases involving armed robbery and recklessly firing a gun. In one case, Jesse Dallas Hills pleaded guilty to four charges stemming from a May 2014 incident in Lethbridge, Alta., in which he swung a baseball bat ... Read More »
1 responseCanadians worried about the state of provincial health systems: poll
By Laura Osman, The Canadian Press on January 27th, 2023
OTTAWA – A new survey suggests the vast majority of Canadians have concerns about the state of the health-care system, particularly in Atlantic provinces where hospitals have struggled to maintain emergency services for months. Leger and The Association for Canadian Studies surveyed 1,554 Canadian adults over a two-day period in January. Doctors, nurses and patient ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa preparing to announce revival of federal body offering cabinet legal advice
By David Fraser, The Canadian Press on January 27th, 2023
OTTAWA – The federal government is preparing to revive an independent commission that would offer advice to cabinet on reforming Canadian laws. Justice Minister David Lametti’s office says it is hoping to make an announcement about the commission “soon,” but has offered little detail – other than saying the minister is “eager to get it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. to install earthquake warning sensors to give life-saving notice
By The Canadian Press on January 26th, 2023
VICTORIA – Up to 50 earthquake early warning sensors are being installed around British Columbia as part of a larger plan to protect people and infrastructure in a big quake. The sensors will be connected to the national Earthquake Early Warning system that’s expected to be in operation by 2023. A joint federal and provincial ... Read More »
1 responseNDP says Alberta premier’s prosecutor review flawed, calls for outside investigation
By Dean Bennett, The Canadian Press on January 26th, 2023
EDMONTON – Alberta’s Opposition leader says Premier Danielle Smith’s assurance of a thorough investigation into allegations of interference with Crown prosecutors is “an empty talking point” given new details on the search itself. NDP Leader Rachel Notley said that while the Smith-directed email search covered the four-month period in question, any deleted message was erased ... Read More »
1 responseAffordability top of mind at Liberal retreat, but Indigenous MP has focus elsewhere
By Mickey Djuric, The Canadian Press on January 26th, 2023
OTTAWA – The cost of living will be top of mind for Liberal members of Parliament as they prepare to head back to the House of Commons next week, but for their Indigenous caucus, affordability is a long-standing issue. The Indigenous caucus met on Thursday, kicking off the federal Liberal’s three-day winter retreat during which ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No more expensing home internet bills to taxpayers, Tory and Liberal MPs told
By Stephanie Taylor and Lee Berthiaume, The Canadian Press on January 26th, 2023
OTTAWA – The federal Liberal government is joining the Opposition Conservatives in no longer allowing its members of Parliament to expense taxpayers for home internet services. And Government House Leader Mark Holland’s office said Thursday he will propose that the practice be ended for MPs of all parties, after Conservatives signalled their intention to do ... Read More »
1 responseWhat you need to know about Canada’s tank donation to Ukraine
By The Canadian Press on January 26th, 2023
OTTAWA – Defence Minister Anita Anand says Canada is sending four of its Leopard 2 battle tanks to Ukraine. Here is what you need to know: What are Leopard 2s? The Leopard 2 is a modern battle tank that first entered service in Germany in the late 1970s and is now used by around 20 ... Read More »
1 responseLiberal MPs begin three-day caucus retreat with a focus on affordability
By The Canadian Press on January 26th, 2023
OTTAWA – Liberal members of Parliament began a three-day caucus retreat today, during which they are expected to strategize about their priorities before Parliament returns next week. The federal party’s caucus chair says their first priority is making life more affordable for Canadians, and MPs also want to build a green economy and address climate ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Doctor shortage driving people away from Newfoundland town known for growth
By The Canadian Press on January 26th, 2023
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – The mayor of the Newfoundland town of Bonavista says a doctor shortage is undermining years of his work turning the community into an internationally lauded example of rural growth and development. John Norman says that after years of successfully attracting new residents to the town, people are moving away to be ... Read More »
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