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Ex-adviser to PM says government’s approach to classified intel ‘particularly weak’
By David Fraser, The Canadian Press on June 8th, 2023
OTTAWA – A former top adviser to the prime minister said Thursday that a memo warning about Beijing’s alleged targeting of Conservative MP Michael Chong was produced after he retired – but he was aware of issues in the way intelligence is handled. Vincent Rigby continues to call for a full review of Canada’s national-security ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wildfire battles continue as heat, air quality alerts affect most of Canada
By Mia Rabson, The Canadian Press on June 8th, 2023
OTTAWA – Air pollution from wildfires remained well above healthy levels across much of southern and northern Ontario and several communities in British Columbia and Alberta on Thursday. But there may be some hope on the horizon, after the number of fires burning across the country fell overnight. The fires and the blankets of smoke ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Federal Liberals want to make hybrid work permanent for members of Parliament
By The Canadian Press on June 8th, 2023
OTTAWA – The federal Liberals want to make virtual participation in the House of Commons a permanent option for members of Parliament. All parties agreed to create a hybrid workplace amid lockdowns at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, and the system has been used ever since. Government House leader Mark Holland says ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senate report recommends Canada develop targeted suicide prevention strategies
By The Canadian Press on June 8th, 2023
A Senate report released today says Canada can make major strides in addressing suicide prevention if all levels of government develop strategies tailored towards men and Indigenous people, the groups facing the highest suicide rates. The Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology also says the Federal Framework for Suicide Prevention Act has done ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ex-national security adviser to PM unsurprised Chong memo didn’t reach politicians
By David Fraser, The Canadian Press on June 8th, 2023
OTTAWA – A former top adviser to the prime minister says a memo warning about Beijing’s alleged targeting of Conservative MP Michael Chong was produced after he retired, but he was aware of issues in the way intelligence is handled. Vincent Rigby appeared this morning at a parliamentary committee that is investigating allegations that MPs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Liberals face growing calls to create LGBTQ envoy, modelled on Biden appointment
By The Canadian Press on June 8th, 2023
OTTAWA – The Liberals are facing mounting calls to appoint a senior diplomat to advocate for LGBTQ people abroad, including within their caucus. The Dignity Network, a coalition of Canadian groups that advocate for gender and sexual minorities abroad, says Ottawa should follow the Biden administration in creating a special envoy who can push for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Amended bill that would extend citizenship rights to some born abroad heads to House
By The Canadian Press on June 8th, 2023
OTTAWA – A committee of MPs has approved Citizenship Act changes that allow some born abroad to adopt their Canadian parent’s citizenship, despite objections from Conservatives about a lack of due process. Canadian parents who were born abroad cannot currently pass down their citizenship unless their child is born in Canada. The NDP proposed a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trudeau says kids denied a Pride flag at their schools have one on Parliament Hill
By The Canadian Press on June 8th, 2023
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says children who do not see a Pride flag at their schools should know one is flying for them on Parliament Hill. Trudeau hoisted the flag that celebrates the LGBTQ community today at an event where he was joined by MPs from all political parties, marking the eighth time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec fires: fierce fight in Normétal as flames within 500 metres of municipality
By The Canadian Press on June 8th, 2023
MONTREAL – Quebec’s wildfire fight is focused today in the province’s northern region where flames have reached the doorstep of a municipality of roughly 800 people. Authorities say a wildfire is within 500 metres of Normétal, Que., located 720 kilometres northwest of Montreal. Quebec’s forest fire prevention agency says it is confident the small community ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Government policy tells CRTC to exclude social media users from online streaming bill
By The Canadian Press on June 8th, 2023
OTTAWA – The federal government is telling Canada’s broadcasting regulator to exclude individual social media creators in the regulations to implement the government’s new online streaming law. The bill is meant to force platforms such as Netflix, YouTube and TikTok to contribute and promote Canadian content. It passed in April but the Canadian Radio-television and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Supreme Court of Canada won’t hear unvaccinated woman’s case for organ donation
By The Canadian Press on June 8th, 2023
OTTAWA – The Supreme Court of Canada will not hearthe appeal of an Alberta woman who was unwilling to be vaccinated in order to get a life-saving organ transplant. Annette Lewis was diagnosed with a terminal disease in 2018 and was told she would not survive unless she received an organ transplant. She was placed ... Read More »
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