Feds outline challenges of fire codes on First Nations
The federal government does not have a willing partner to find a way to introduce fire codes on First Nation reserves, a newly released document shows.
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Housing and recession to be discussed by federal cabinet this week
The ongoing affordability crunch and the threat of a looming recession will be front and centre as the federal Liberal cabinet holds a post-holiday cabinet retreat this week.
3 issues that got the federal NDP revved up at caucus retreat
The NDP wants to see increased funding for housing for Indigenous Peoples on and off reserve, greater accountability for MMIWG2S+, and more funding for climate resiliency.
B.C. islanders bid adieu to their Queen who reigned for nearly 60 years
Quadra Islanders braved lashing wind and rain this past week to bid farewell to the queen that dictated many aspects of their lives and reigned over their B.C. coastal community for decades.
Bruised but not broken, Green Party heads east to regroup its grassroots
The federal Greens are kicking off 2023 with a visit to Atlantic Canada as the party tries to rebuild support across the country.
‘Holy grail’ wheat gene find could feed our overheated world
Harvests that form a vital element of the diets of 4.5 billion people are being devastated by global heating. Now research has found a key to create a heat-resistant variety.
Health Canada downplayed scientific concerns about risks of toxic pesticide that causes birth defects
Canada's pesticide regulator repeatedly ignored red flags raised by its own scientists about the health risks posed by the pesticide chlorpyrifos, stalling a review of the pesticide for close to 20 years, documents obtained by the environmental group Ecojustice reveal.
Ontario community in shock after 'plausible burials' uncovered
The discovery of 171 "plausible burials" at a former residential school in northern Ontario has retraumatized the First Nation that announced the finding, its chief said, with efforts underway to ensure residents have the mental health support they need.
Mourning begins after victims of Quebec propane blast identified
The mayor of a Quebec town where a propane explosion left three people dead last week says the identification of the victims on Thursday, January 19, 2023, will allow people to begin mourning.
Federal government must order RCMP to end use controversial neck hold: NDP leader
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino should push back against the RCMP continuing to use a controversial neck hold.
Retired Cree senator lashes out against Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond's heritage claims
Retired senator Lillian Dyck said she was "stunned" to see reports last fall questioning the Indigenous heritage of former judge Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, whose story she had related to, and whose career she had celebrated.
No pharmacare bill this year, no more cooperation with Liberals: Jagmeet Singh
New Democrat Leader Jagmeet Singh says if the Liberal government does not introduce and pass a pharmacare bill in the House of Commons this year, he will consider it a deal-breaker.
Nunavut energy corporation hit by cybersecurity attack
Nunavut's energy corporation says cybersecurity experts are investigating after it was targeted in a cyberattack over the weekend.
Eby promises $50M to help get fire-damaged wood to B.C. mills
British Columbia Premier David Eby is promising $50 million from the upcoming budget to help transfer fire-damaged wood from remote areas to pulp mills.