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Mother of First Nations man shot by police confronts Campbell River RCMP
The family of the slain Wet’suwet’en man, Jared Lowndes, says RCMP remains a colonial tool to control and kill Indigenous people.
Liberals boost climate change mitigation fund by $1.4 billion
Infrastructure Minister Catherine McKenna says the federal government is adding almost $1.4 billion to the disaster mitigation and adaptation fund this year to help communities across Canada facing climate change and environmental disasters.
Canada's emission plans mean 70% of vehicle sales must be ZEVs
The C.D. Howe Institute says 70 to 75 per cent of Canadian passenger auto sales will have to be zero-emission vehicles by 2030 in order to achieve the federal government's emissions targets.
Federal summit will hear concerns about rise in antisemitism and rising hate
Diversity Minister Bardish Chagger says a national summit on antisemitism the federal government is hosting today, July 21, 2021, will allow community members to speak directly with politicians in an environment that ensures their safety.
Extreme weather a wake-up call, federal environment minister warns
Canada's environment minister says extreme weather conditions across the country should be a wake-up call for people resisting taking action against climate change.
U.S. not rushing to ease travel restrictions at Canadian border
America's trouble with their shared border with Mexico could be the reason.
Now’s your chance to weigh in on Canada’s just transition
The federal government is asking Canadians to provide feedback on potential elements of its proposed just transition legislation.
Scarborough teen takes on Islamophobia, among other things
In the wake of the latest violent attack against Muslims in Canada, high school student Alisha Aslam created a resource to help the Toronto District School Board address hate and empower other youth to speak out.
First Nation’s court victory sets precedent for equitable compensation
More than 90 years after the Lac Seul First Nation’s reserve land was flooded to build a hydroelectric dam, Chief Clifford Bull says his people may finally receive just compensation.
B.C. declares state of emergency over growing wildfires
British Columbia's public safety minister has declared a provincial state of emergency over the growing wildfire threat to prepare for potential mass evacuations and help secure accommodation that might be needed by evacuees.
Judge rules in favour of media in Fairy Creek court fight with RCMP
After a two-day hearing outlining the ways RCMP have restricted media access at Vancouver Island’s Fairy Creek blockades, a B.C. Supreme Court judge has ruled in favour of journalists.
Mark Carney says climate commitments mean he wouldn't run in fall election
Mark Carney says he's made commitments to help in the global fight against climate change and he can't walk away from them just a few months before a crucial United Nations conference.