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All Canadian jurisdictions should routinely collect data on racial and Indigenous identity to help address inequities in health care, and the best way to do that is during the health card application or renewal process, a group of experts says. Dr. Andrew Pinto, the lead author of the commentary published …
Read More »Wagner revolt shows ‘weakness’ of Russian regime, NATO’s Stoltenberg says – National
The brief mutiny over the weekend by Russia’s Wagner mercenary group shows Moscow’s “weakness” under the leadership of Vladimir Putin, NATO’s chief says. Jens Stoltenberg, secretary-general of the western military alliance, told reporters in Lithuania Monday that the rebellion by the powerful mercenary organization is a “demonstration of weakness” in …
Read More »Canada’s housing market has ‘rebounded sharply’. As rates rise, can it last? – National
The Bank of Canada’s return to interest rate hikes will not be enough to fully tamp down an uptick in activity in the housing market, argues a new report from Desjardins. Signals from the Bank of Canada that its interest rate tightening cycle had possibly peaked in January gave way …
Read More »‘Reconnecting with our ceremonies’: National Indigenous Peoples Day and summer solstice
Tasha Jacko was taught to honour Grandfather Sun every summer solstice. “We would start off the day with a pipe ceremony and a sunrise ceremony,” she said. “So you would arrive right before the sun came up and … once you’re in the presence (of a pipe carrier) you’re going …
Read More »Does high government spending fuel inflation? Economists says ‘it’s more complicated’ – National
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s attempt to block the federal government’s budget bill from passing earlier this month is the latest example of government spending coming under scrutiny amid high inflation. And while most fiscal experts agree that government spending can fuel inflation, economic research suggests the link between the two …
Read More »Canada leading most countries in retail sales. Why is spending so high? – National
Retail sales growth in Canada is continuing to outperform much of the world so far this year, a sign of the ongoing resiliency of Canadian shoppers despite higher inflation and recession predictions, a new report has found. The Colliers 2023 Retail Outlook said consumers are still spending, even though retail …
Read More »Canada to add 15 Leopard tanks, 130 troops to NATO battlegroup in Latvia – National
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted June 16, 2023 11:14 am Updated June 16, 2023 11:18 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Canadian Armed Forces will deploy 15 Leopard 2 battle tanks and 130 personnel to a NATO force in Latvia by next year. Defence Minister …
Read More »Pressure continues to mount on Mendicino over Bernardo transfer briefings – National
Pressure continued to mount on Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino Thursday over what he knew about Paul Bernardo’s prison transfer last month. Mendicino faced resignation calls from Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre Wednesday after the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) revealed it alerted the minister’s office months before the notorious rapist …
Read More »Canada opts to boost Haiti police over any military intervention – National
Canada will soon co-ordinate efforts by multiple countries to restore Haiti’s embattled police force, as neighbouring states say they have hope the Caribbean nation can overcome a severe political and humanitarian crisis. “The situation on the ground is extremely fragile and the needs are immense,” Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly …
Read More »Canada battling its ‘worst wildfire season of the 21st century’: minister – National
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted June 13, 2023 6:28 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canada is experiencing its worst wildfire season of the 21st century. Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair announced the grim milestone Monday, saying more than 47,000 square kilometres have burned so far …
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