Green Party Leader Elizabeth May was hospitalized for a part of last week due to “sheer overwork, fatigue, and stress” incurred mostly from Parliament’s spring session, according to her husband, who says she had to work overly long hours through May and June. Husband John Kidder said in an online post on July 9 that Ms….
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May Hospitalized Due to ‘Overwork, Fatigue and Stress’
COVID Amplified Societal Issues That Need to Be Addressed, Says Group That Fought Against Restrictions
With COVID-19 now mostly being discussed in historical terms, a Quebec group that was at the forefront of challenging public health restrictions is redesigning itself to tackle broader issues in society. “After COVID, we noticed a number of other problems that COVID amplified,” says André Fortier, an osteopath and co-founder of Réinfo COVID Québec, now…
Canada Weighing ‘Long-Term Security Guarantees’ for Ukraine Beyond War With Russia, Says Minister
Canada is considering some “long-term security guarantees” for Ukraine beyond its support for the country throughout its war with Russia, in order to provide it with security assurances for years to come, says Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly. Ms. Joly spoke to reporters in Vilnius, Lithuania, on July 11 where she is attending the NATO Leaders’ Summit this…
State of Emergency Declared in Quebec Town Due to Flood Risk, More Towns Evacuating
A town near Quebec City has declared a state of local emergency due to rising water levels, as heavy rain over many parts of the province has communities on alert for flooding. The mayor of Ste-Brigitte-de-Laval announced the state of emergency today, after officials in the town ordered the evacuation of more than 200 homes…
Attracting More Indigenous Women to Tech Jobs a Solution to Sector’s Staffing Challenges: Tech Exec
A new study says the world of technology offers opportunities for indigenous women—and for the industry. A recent study done in Saskatchewan found there is considerable room, and interest, in getting more indigenous women involved in tech. “It’s not just being a developer,” Katrina German, CEO of Ethical Digital told The Epoch Times. “There’s a…
Nutrien Curtails Production at Cory Potash Mine Due to Port Workers Strike
Nutrien Ltd. said it has curtailed production at its Cory potash mine due the port workers strike in Vancouver that is also raising concerns from businesses nationwide. The fertilizer producer said Tuesday that the strike has meant the loss of export capacity through Canpotex’s Neptune terminal. It says that if the work stoppage continues it…
Bill C-18: Ottawa Proposes Regulations to Curb Google and Meta’s Concerns Over Legislation
Ottawa has published a set of proposed regulations for its Online News Act, also known as Bill C-18, that address a number of concerns Google and Meta have voiced about the legislation which prompted the tech giants to say they will begin blocking Canadian news later this year. Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez’s department said on July…
Ottawa Proposes Regulations to Ease Google and Meta’s Concerns Over Bill C-18
Ottawa has published a set of proposed regulations for its Online News Act, also known as Bill C-18, that address a number of concerns Google and Meta have voiced about the legislation which prompted the tech giants to say they will begin blocking Canadian news later this year. Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez’s department said on July…
EXPLAINER: What Is Canada’s Involvement in the Beijing-Backed Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank?
Nearly a month after Canada announced it would pause all activity at the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) while launching an investigation, Canada still remains invested in the Beijing-founded institution. On June 14, Ottawa announced it would cease all activity at the AIIB while it investigated allegations made by its former global communications director, Bob…
Vote to Oust RoseAnne Archibald ‘Not Taken Lightly,’ AFN Interim Chief Tells Leader
The interim chief of the largest First Nations advocacy organization says a vote to oust the former national chief “was not taken lightly.” Joanna Bernard, regional chief from New Brunswick serving temporarily in the role, addressed the Assembly of First Nations during its annual gathering in Halifax for the first time since RoseAnne Archibald’s dramatic…
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