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Bill on mandatory minimum penalties, sunset clause for drug convictions becomes law
By The Canadian Press on November 18th, 2022
OTTAWA – A Liberal bill that removes a significant number of mandatory minimum sentences for certain drug and firearms offences has become law. Minimum penalties have been repealed for all convictions under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and 14 firearms- and tobacco-related offences in the Criminal Code. Thanks to an NDP amendment, the bill ... Read More »
1 response‘Bleakest of role models for women’: Fired health leader calls out Alberta premier
By The Canadian Press on November 18th, 2022
EDMONTON – A leader in Alberta’s health system who was fired by Premier Danielle Smith is firing back. Tony Dagnone, in an open letter, says Smith’s abusive, divisive rhetoric blended with her “warped” anti-science beliefs make her a poor excuse for a leader and one who is putting Albertans in harm’s way. Dagnone, an Order ... Read More »
1 responseAlberta treaty chiefs unite against United Conservatives’ proposed sovereignty act
By The Canadian Press on November 18th, 2022
EDMONTON – All of Alberta’s treaty chiefs have come together to oppose Premier Danielle Smith’s proposed sovereignty act. The chiefs of Treaties 6, 7, and 8 – all the province’s treaties – say in a statement that it’s offensive and they reject it outright. Few details of the legislation’s substance have been released, but Smith ... Read More »
1 responseNew B.C. Premier David Eby sworn in, announces $100 electricity credit
By The Canadian Press on November 18th, 2022
VANCOUVER – New British Columbia Premier David Eby has been sworn in and immediately announced a $100 cost-of-living credit for residents on their electricity bills. Eby has also established a BC Affordability Credit for low- and middle-income people starting in January that will provide up to $164 for adults and $41 for children. He says ... Read More »
1 responseCanadians show support for Latvian allies on tense Independence Day in Baltic country
By Patrice Bergeron, The Canadian Press on November 18th, 2022
RIGA, Latvia – A parade through the streets of Riga Friday in which Canadian soldiers helped mark Latvian independence took on added significance as neighbouring Russia continues its war on Ukraine. Latvia, a small Baltic nation sharing a long border with Russia, has frequently lived under occupation throughout its history and fears an invasion from ... Read More »
1 responseChina, Saudi Arabia must be part of new fund for climate loss and damage: Guilbeault
By The Canadian Press on November 18th, 2022
OTTAWA – Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says all big emitters, including China, must contribute to a new global climate loss and damage fund for developing countries. This year’s climate talks in Egypt were the first where the final pact was to include movement on a fund built by the richest countries that are most responsible ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Foreign supply of children’s pain meds set to hit Canadian shelves next week
By Jordan Omstead, The Canadian Press on November 18th, 2022
A large foreign supply of children’s fever and pain medication is expected to start showing up on pharmacy and retail shelves next week, Health Canada said Friday. One million bottles of children’s medication will have been distributed to hospitals, pharmacies and retailers after next week, health officials said during a media briefing. “The initial supplies, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada invites G7 ministers to meeting on tackling disinformation
By Jim Bronskill, The Canadian Press on November 18th, 2022
OTTAWA – Canada plans to host a gathering of representatives from the G7 next year to develop new programs and tools to stem the spread of disinformation. Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino extended the invitation to his counterparts this week at a meeting in Germany of interior ministers from G7 countries. Mendicino said participants began ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bail hearing next week for ex-Hydro-Québec employee charged with spying for China
By The Canadian Press on November 18th, 2022
LONGUEUIL, Que. – A former Hydro-Québec employee charged with economic espionage for the benefit of China will have a bail hearing next week. Yuesheng Wang, 35, was arrested Monday by the RCMP and made a first appearance in court on Tuesday, where the Crown opposed his release. The resident of Candiac, Que., is the first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Health Canada says foreign supply of children’s pain medication is on the way
By The Canadian Press on November 18th, 2022
OTTAWA – Health Canada officials say a large foreign supply of children’s ibuprofen and acetaminophen is expected to start showing up on pharmacy and retail shelves next week. They say one million bottles of children’s medication will have been distributed to hospitals, pharmacies and retailers after next week. Hospital, pharmacies and parents with sick kids ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cabinet ministers given suite of options in first week of ‘Freedom Convoy’ protest
By The Canadian Press on November 18th, 2022
OTTAWA – The federal government’s deputy secretary on emergency preparedness says cabinet was presented with an ever-expanding menu of options to help resolve the growing protests blockading Ottawa streets and border crossings across the country last winter. Jacqueline Bogden is testifying at the Public Order Emergency Commission, which is scrutinizing the events and advice that ... Read More »
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