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Ontario government missing during ‘Freedom Convoy’ in Ottawa, inquiry hears
By Laura Osman, The Canadian Press on November 14th, 2022
OTTAWA – A senior federal public servant says it was never clear whether the Ontario government was willing to come to Ottawa’s aid during the protests that blockaded the capital last winter. Rob Stewart, who was deputy minister of public safety at the time, is the first federal representative to testify at the inquiry investigating ... Read More »
2 responsesFederal witnesses begin testimony at Emergencies Act inquiry for the first time
By Laura Osman, The Canadian Press on November 14th, 2022
OTTAWA – Senior federal civil servants are testifying for the first time at the commission investigating the Liberal government’s history-making decision to invoke the Emergencies Act last winter. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invoked the Emergencies Act, which replaced the War Measures Act in 1988, on Feb. 14, arguing its temporary and extraordinary powers were needed ... Read More »
2 responsesNew Democrats call for independent review of government’s COVID-19 response
By Laura Osman and Nojoud Al Mallees, The Canadian Press on November 14th, 2022
OTTAWA – It’s time for Canadians to find out how well the federal government handled COVID-19 with a public inquiry into Canada’s pandemic response, says the NDP. With the final federal public-health restrictions having been lifted in September, NDP health critic Don Davies said it’s about time for the government to look back at whether ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mélanie Joly unveils sanctions, half-billion dollars for Ukraine military at G20
By Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press on November 14th, 2022
BALI, INDONESIA – Canada is pledging $500 million for Ukraine’s military as part of efforts to isolate Russia on the world stage. Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly announced the funding today at the G20 leaders’ summit in Indonesia, where some countries say they want to preserve good relations with Russia. The commitment means Ukraine’s armed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trudeau arrives at G20 after pledging support at ASEAN : In The News for Nov. 14
By The Canadian Press on November 14th, 2022
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what’s on the radar of our editors for the morning of Nov. 14 … What we are watching in Canada … Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrived in Bali, Indonesia on Monday for a gathering of leaders ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. flood recovery tempered by fears of new climate disasters looming on horizon
By Dirk Meissner, The Canadian Press on November 14th, 2022
VICTORIA – When a dike was breached and floodwaters started to flow across British Columbia’s Sumas Prairie a year ago, poultry farmer Corry Spitters said all he could do was let nature take its course. A feeling of helplessness gripped him as the encroaching water methodically engulfed his farm’s 21 barns, and 200,000 of his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Methane emissions underestimated, a growing number of reports suggest
By Bob Weber, The Canadian Press on November 14th, 2022
As the federal government moves to tighten regulations on methane emissions, new assessments suggest the amount of the potent greenhouse gas escaping into the atmosphere has been significantly underestimated. A recent survey of oil and gas facilities in Canada found widespread methane releases. Satellite imagery saw giant plumes of the gas escaping landfills. And published ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MPs to review Canada’s extradition system in coming justice committee hearings
By Jim Bronskill, The Canadian Press on November 14th, 2022
OTTAWA – The House of Commons justice committee is getting set to review Canada’s extradition system – a move welcomed by critics who have long called for reforms to the process for sending people to face incarceration and prosecution abroad. Although hearing dates have yet to be set, the committee plans to hear from witnesses ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trudeau arrives in Indonesia for G20 summit with aim of further isolating Russia
By The Canadian Press on November 14th, 2022
DENPASAR, Indonesia – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has arrived in Bali, Indonesia today for the G20 leaders’ summit. His plane left Cambodia an hour and a half late, which his office says is due to issues clarifying the flight path. Trudeau says his top goal is to pressure Russia to end its war in Ukraine. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec announces $46 million in funding for citizen-led climate initiatives
By The Canadian Press on November 13th, 2022
MONTREAL – The Quebec government is announcing more than $46 million in funding for citizen-led initiatives to fight climate change. Environment Minister Benoit Charette made the announcement today after meeting with the Quebec delegation at the COP27 climate conference in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. He said the $46.4 million in funding is part of a five-year ... Read More »
6 responses‘Big message’: Northern delegates bring Indigenous, youth perspective to COP27
By Emily Blake, The Canadian Press on November 13th, 2022
YELLOWKNIFE – Carissa Waugh says her family hasn’t been able to set up their fish nets like they used to due to declining salmon numbers in Yukon. “With that we are losing our connection to our culture,” said the 29-year-old, who also goes by the Northern Tutchone name Eke Ewe. “We aren’t able to set ... Read More »
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