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Lawyer collapses during Emergencies Act inquiry, delaying proceedings
By Laura Osman and David Fraser, The Canadian Press on November 9th, 2022
OTTAWA – Proceedings were paused at the public inquiry looking into the federal government’s use of the Emergencies Act on Thursday afternoon after a medical incident. A lawyer representing the Public Order Emergency Commission collapsed while he was questioning Ontario’s deputy solicitor general, the second witness of the day. Emergency responders were called to the ... Read More »
1 responseCoutts mayor says RCMP was caught off guard by blockade despite warnings
By The Canadian Press on November 9th, 2022
OTTAWA – The mayor of Coutts, Alta., says RCMP appeared to be caught off-guard by a protest blockade of the U.S – Canada border crossing last winter, even though he warned the provincial government it could happen. Jim Willett is testifying at the public inquiry investigating the federal government’s invocation of the Emergencies Act in ... Read More »
1 responseQuebec defends decision to cut inflation cheques and ask Ottawa for more health funds
By The Canadian Press on November 9th, 2022
Quebec Finance Minister Eric Girard is defending his government’s decision to transfer one-time cash payments to most Quebecers while it demands more money from Ottawa for health care. Girard told reporters in Quebec City the payments of up to $600 will help Quebecers deal with temporary inflation, adding that health care is a recurring cost ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s looming Indo-Pacific strategy warns of China entanglement, boosts India ties
By The Canadian Press on November 9th, 2022
OTTAWA – Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly will unveil Canada’s strategy for the Indo-Pacific within a month. In a speech this morning, Joly says the strategy will see Canada moving closer to countries such as India, and taking a cautious approach with China. She says China is increasingly diverging from Canadian values, and so businesses ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In The News for Nov. 9: Who’s up next at the Emergencies Act probe?
By The Canadian Press on November 9th, 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. 9 … What we are watching in Canada … The public inquiry into the federal government’s use of the Emergencies Act will continue hearing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Premier Danielle Smith returns to Alberta legislature with byelection win
By The Canadian Press on November 9th, 2022
EDMONTON – Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is heading back to the legislature. Smith defeated four challengers to win a byelection Tuesday night in the constituency of Brooks-Medicine Hat. She has been absent from the legislature for seven years. She won a seat in 2012 as leader of the former Wildrose Party, but failed to even ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Frustration, anxiety persist as Liberals claim success on wait times for veterans
By Lee Berthiaume, The Canadian Press on November 9th, 2022
OTTAWA – When Stephen LaSalle first injured his foot in a military training exercise, he had only heard the stories about what it was like to deal with Veterans Affairs Canada. Five years later, the reservist naval lieutenant can talk about the experience firsthand. LaSalle is one of more than 23,000 veterans whose disability claims ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta Premier Danielle Smith back in the legislature with byelection win
By The Canadian Press on November 8th, 2022
MEDICINE HAT, Alta. – Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is back in the legislature after winning a seat more than seven years after she left. Smith has defeated four opponents to win the byelection in the constituency of Brooks-Medicine Hat in the southeastern corner of the province. With almost all polls reporting NDP candidate Gwendoline Dirk ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Family says Saskatchewan farmer killed fighting in Ukraine
By The Canadian Press on November 8th, 2022
HERBERT, Sask. – The family of a Saskatchewan farmer who served with the Canadian military in Afghanistan says he has been killed fighting in Ukraine. Joseph Hildebrand, 33, died recently in Ukraine, said his brother Jake. The family was notified by some other people in his unit. “He was a good man with strong values ... Read More »
1 responseHealth funding talks end with no agreement as feds walk away, blaming premiers
By The Canadian Press on November 8th, 2022
VANCOUVER – The federal government has withdrawn from a joint communique on health funding with provincial and territorial ministers, ending two days of widely anticipated meetings in Vancouver without any agreement. Federal Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos says he went to the meetings “in good faith” but blamed premiers for giving their ministers “marching orders” to ... Read More »
1 responseB.C. agriculture minister says sector is recovering well on flooding anniversary
By The Canadian Press on November 8th, 2022
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – British Columbia’s agriculture minister says farmers had “an emotional year” as they worked to recover from catastrophic flooding last November. Lana Popham says the province will continue to communicate with farmers to find solutions to reduce flood risks for the hard-hit Sumas Prairie and Fraser Valley areas, and to ensure a quicker ... Read More »
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