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The latest spat between Quebec and Ottawa over immigration is based on politics and not the reality of the labour market, says the head of a major employers group. “In some ways, it’s deplorable,” said Karl Blackburn, president and CEO of the Conseil du patronat du Québec. His comments come …
Read More »Study sparks debate on impact of Toronto safe consumption sites – Toronto
Near the intersection of Boston Ave. and Queen St. E., a security guard in a yellow vest stands outside South Riverdale Community Health Centre, scanning the street. The centre, which has been located on Queen St. E for over 25 years, provides a range of community services like access to …
Read More »Calgary city councillors debate rules around remotely attending meetings – Calgary
New rules aimed at limiting how often elected officials can remotely attend public meetings will now go to Calgary city council for a final decision. Council members on the city’s executive committee debated the proposed rule changes Tuesday and voted 12-1 in favour of endorsing the recommended changes to both …
Read More »Debate on motion to silence Ontario NDP legislator set to resume
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted October 23, 2023 6:08 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO — The debate on a Progressive Conservative motion to effectively silence an Opposition legislator is set to resume in the Ontario legislature today. Premier Doug Ford’s government wants NDP MPP …
Read More »Manitoba doctors group hosts leaders’ debate as campaign enters final stretch – Winnipeg
By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 27, 2023 8:32 am Updated September 27, 2023 8:33 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size Manitoba’s three main party leaders will offer their ideas on health care Wednesday night at a forum hosted by Doctors Manitoba. The group, which …
Read More »Manitoba leaders to square off in televised election debate Thursday – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The leaders of Manitoba’s three largest political parties will meet Thursday night for a televised debate ahead of the Oct. 3 provincial election. Progressive Conservative Leader Heather Stefanson, NDP Leader Wab Kinew, and Liberal Leader Dougald Lamont will debate the issues at …
Read More »Is it sexual assault to secretly record consensual sex? Ottawa case sparks debate
Secretly filming and sharing footage of consensual sex constitutes a sexual assault, according to an Ottawa judge’s recent ruling, sparking a debate over how courts view consent in cases involving technology. Views on the issue have been evolving in recent years, spurred by high-profile cases, particularly involving teenagers, of revenge …
Read More »Top Toronto mayoral candidates set to debate vision for Scarborough – Toronto
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 24, 2023 6:13 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO — The six leading Toronto mayoral candidates are set to square off in a debate today where they’ll get a chance to outline their vision for Scarborough, the east-end region …
Read More »Alberta election fact check: Fact vs fiction at the leaders’ debate
Thursday night’s debate ahead of the provincial election featured a pair of veteran politicians taking verbal jabs at each other. UCP Leader Danielle Smith and Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley addressed issues like affordability, health care, the economy, education and trust in leadership. And while both leaders appeared to land …
Read More »Canada must support Sudan beyond crisis, MPs say in emergency House of Commons debate – National
Canada’s foreign minister says Canada has worked “proactively” to respond to the ongoing crisis in Sudan, including helping Canadians trapped in the country and joining in the direct international calls for a ceasefire. Melanie Joly spoke on the government’s efforts during an emergency House of Commons debate Tuesday night as …
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