Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says that Canada has hit a “milestone moment” as the nation’s inflation rate dropped below 3 percent in June, according to a recent Statistics Canada report, which is its lowest point in about two years. “That is a significant moment. It should provide a lot of relief to Canadians,” Ms. Freeland…
Canada Hits ‘Milestone Moment’ as Inflation Rate Drops Below 3%, Says Freeland
‘It’s Going to Transform the Legal System’: Lawyer Discusses ‘Wokeness’ in Canadian Law Societies
The Law Society of Alberta (LSA) has developed new measures of “competency” for lawyers that some, including Calgary-based lawyer Glenn Blackett, say could undermine the Canadian legal system. Of particular concern, he says, are the “cultural competency” standards presented by the LSA. Included are statements to the effect that Canada’s legal system is racist and…
Metro Workers at 27 Stores Across GTA Reach Tentative Agreement, Avoid a Strike
Metro workers at 27 grocery stores across the Greater Toronto Area reached a tentative agreement with the grocery giant just after midnight, narrowly avoiding a strike. “This is a milestone agreement that underscores Unifor’s deep commitment to grocery workers in the retail sector and our important work to advance their workplace rights,” said Unifor’s national…
What Can BC Learn From Other Jurisdictions’ Experience With Drought
As British Columbia struggles with droughts across much of its territory, water conservation experts say the province could learn many lessons from the drought-prone U.S. state of California. “We really kind of focus on a community effort and community outreach. We keep our customers up to date on where we are in our water supply…
Competition Commissioner Sticks With Claims That Cineplex Uses ‘Deceptive’ Marketing
Canada’s competition commissioner is doubling down on his claims that the country’s largest cinema chain is using “deceptive marketing practices” to sell movie tickets. In a new filing with the Competition Tribunal, Matthew Boswell accused Cineplex Inc. of “mischaracterizing” the ticket purchase process again. Boswell has been alleging since May that fees applied to some…
Human Rights Lawyer Highlights What Makes CCP’s Persecution of Falun Gong Particularly Heinous
July 19, 2023
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There are several elements that should be kept in mind about the atrocious nature of the persecution of Falun Gong in China by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), says human rights lawyer David Matas. “First we should remember that the repression was based on the popularity of Falun Gong,” Mr. Matas said at an event…
‘Still Struggling’: Victims of Calgary House Explosion Face Challenges After Hospital
Nearly four months after a house explosion sent 10 members of Calgary’s South Sudanese community to hospital, many of the victims are still struggling. But they’re preparing to participate in a prayer of thanks for their survival on Aug. 6, said community advocate Gar Gar. “They were hoping to invite most people that have contributed…
Nuclear Threat From Ukraine War Prompts Ottawa to Update Plans for Catastrophe
Canada is dusting off and updating emergency protocols to deal with fallout from a possible tactical nuclear exchange in Europe or the spread of radiation across the ocean from a Ukrainian power plant explosion. Internal Public Safety Canada notes show the measures include updating a highly secret plan to ensure the federal government can continue…
More Military Expected to Deploy to Help BC Wildfire Fight, Minister Says
More soldiers are expected to be deployed today to help firefighters battle the nearly 400 active wildfires in British Columbia. Emergency Management Minister Bowinn Ma says 75 military members are heading to Burns Lake, in central B.C., to join 75 others who were sent to nearby Vanderhoof yesterday as part of federal assistance in the…
‘No Limit’ on Number of Ukrainian Refugees to Be Allowed Into Canada: Federal Memo
With 230,000 Ukrainians having already emigrated to Canada to flee the war, a recently disclosed internal memo from the Immigration Department says there is “no limit” on the number of Ukrainian war refugees that can be allowed into Canada. The government closed applications on July 15 for Ukrainian refugees looking to obtain temporary emergency visas and…
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