Quebec declines talks with feds, provinces, territories on coerced sterilization
Quebec won't be part of a working group the federal government wants to examine claims that Indigenous women have been sterilized against their will.
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Indigenous women coerced into sterilizations across Canada: senator
When she was 17 years old, Liz was coerced by a Children's Aid worker into having an abortion and being sterilized at a northwestern Ontario hospital, she says — an experience she's carried for 40 years.
Hard-campaigning Jean-Francois Lisee hoping for late surge as election looms
It was 7 a.m. on a Sunday, but Jean-Francois Lisee was full of energy as he met with Parti Quebecois members who'd roused themselves for an early breakfast with their leader.
Health care emerges as prominent issue in Quebec election campaign
The hot-button issue of health care burst into the spotlight in Quebec's election campaign on Thursday, August 30, 2018, in the form of promises for more family doctors as well as subsidized eyewear for youngsters.
Canada violated rights of irregular migrant: UN Human Rights committee
The federal government is reviewing a decision of the UN Human Rights Committee that concluded Canada violated the rights of an undocumented irregular migrant by denying her essential health care.
Three Canadian cities among top 10 most liveable globally in EIU ranking
Calgary, Vancouver, and Toronto have ranked among the top ten most liveable cities in the world in the latest ranking by the Economist Intelligence Unit.
Physicians urge Ottawa to pay another $21B over decade for seniors health care
Physicians are calling on the federal government to shell out another $21 billion over the next decade to help provinces and territories pay for soaring health care costs that will be propelled by the unavoidable growth of Canada's seniors population.
Premier Brian Gallant spells out his priorities as 2018 election looms
The premier of New Brunswick says his government will spend more on child care, education and health care in 2018 in the lead-up to a provincial election next fall.
Canadian Parliament makes plans for end-of-life care
A new framework for palliative care in Canada is expected to be developed following the Senate's passage of a private member's bill this week.
Couillard's Liberals prepare voter pitches as 2018 election nears
More paid time off for workers, better services for English-speakers and a rapid transit line between Montreal and Quebec City were all part of Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard's pitch to voters as his party met in Quebec City this weekend.
Services provided, but outcomes not tracked for Syrians: auditor general
The Liberal government is struggling to track the impact of its historic effort to resettle upwards of 40,000 Syrian refugees, the federal auditor general concluded on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017, in his fall report.
Feds spending $36.4M over five years on campaign about perils of legalized pot
The federal Liberal government on Tuesday, October 31, 2017, rolled out the latest phase of its legalized-pot plans: a five-year, $36.4-million campaign to help teach Canadians — especially the younger ones — about the health and safety risks associated with using marijuana.
N.B. premier says mandate 'accomplished,' will meet with lieutenant-governor
The premier of New Brunswick says he's going to meet with the province's lieutenant-governor on Monday, Oct. 23, 2017, at a time when his party has "accomplished" its current mandate.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau leads the way as Canada courts Amazon
As Canadian cities compete with each other — and dozens of jurisdictions south of the border — for Amazon's new $5-billion headquarters, Justin Trudeau has pitched Canada to the company's founder.
Canadian Chamber of Commerce critical of proposed tax reforms by Ottawa
Members of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce say proposed tax changes for businesses by the federal government are casting business people in a negative light, and the finance minister should apologize