The BC Civil Liberties Association is pushing for a review of MAID legislation to ensure proper safeguards are in place for vulnerable individuals BC Civil Liberties Association Urges Review of MAID Laws Vancouver: The British Columbia Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) is calling for a closer look at the laws surrounding medically-assisted dying, or MAID. They…
The recent fall session in the House of Commons was marked by conflict and few laws passed, highlighting a challenging political landscape. Fall Sitting of House of Commons: A Numbers Game OTTAWA: The fall sitting of the House of Commons was quite a spectacle. It was filled with non-confidence votes and a lot of back-and-forth…
Jagmeet Singh’s announcement raises eyebrows as Canadians question his commitment to a non-confidence vote against Trudeau’s government Will Believe It When I See It: Singh’s Bold Move Against Trudeau Canada: Recently, Jagmeet Singh, the NDP leader, stirred up quite a buzz. He said his party would push for a non-confidence vote against Justin Trudeau’s government…
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has named Wendy Lisogar-Cocchia as the new lieutenant-governor of British Columbia, succeeding Janet Austin. Trudeau Appoints Wendy Lisogar-Cocchia as B.C.’s New Lieutenant-Governor VICTORIA: So, guess what? Prime Minister Justin Trudeau just announced that Wendy Lisogar-Cocchia is the new lieutenant-governor of British Columbia. She’s the 31st person to take on this role,…
Trudeau’s leadership faces intense scrutiny after Freeland’s resignation After a Tumultuous Week, Should PM Justin Trudeau Resign Now Ottawa: This week has been a wild ride in Canadian politics. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government took a hit when Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announced her resignation. She shared her decision in a letter to Trudeau, which…
Justin Trudeau is set to shuffle his cabinet, responding to recent losses and gearing up for the upcoming election year Trudeau Prepares Cabinet Shuffle Ahead of Trump Presidency and Election OTTAWA: So, Trudeau’s making some big moves today. He’s shuffling his cabinet at Rideau Hall, trying to get his government back on track. Things have…
Prime Minister Trudeau is set to shuffle his cabinet today to address recent challenges and fill key positions in his government Justin Trudeau to Shuffle His Cabinet Today Amidst Changes Ottawa: So, Justin Trudeau is shaking things up today with a cabinet shuffle. It’s about time, right? His government has been facing some heat lately,…
Alberta awaits a clear estimate from the chief actuary on its pension plan share amid ongoing discussions about leaving the Canada Pension Plan Alberta’s Chief Actuary Report Lacks Pension Plan Estimate EDMONTON: So, the Alberta government just got some feedback from Canada’s chief actuary about their plan to leave the Canada Pension Plan. But here’s…
Canada saw a drop in emissions last year, but it remains far from meeting its Paris Agreement targets for 2030 Canada’s Emissions Decrease Last Year, Still Short of Paris Goals Ottawa: So, guess what? Canada actually managed to cut its greenhouse gas emissions last year for the first time since the pandemic hit. But hold…
A potential government shutdown could hinder vital weather forecasting and data services, impacting disaster preparedness and response efforts. U.S. Government Shutdown May Disrupt Weather Forecasting Services Washington, D.C.: The U.S. government is on the brink of a shutdown if new funding isn’t approved by midnight on December 21. This could mean a halt to many…