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Advocates create Canada-wide support list for racialized sexual assault survivors
Two Somali-Canadian advocates have created an online resource specifically for racialized survivors of sexual assault, saying a centralized guide is necessary to fill gaps in both the health-care and justice systems that leave marginalized women behind.
Canadians reluctantly wearing masks despite rising fears of COVID-19 threat
As fears of a resurgence in COVID-19 cases increase, many Canadians are reluctantly donning masks to stop the spread of the virus.
Feds, provinces reach deal on funding for reopening
The federal, provincial and territorial governments have reached a deal on billions of dollars in transfers to continue reopening economies amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Thursday, July 16, 2020.
Canada, U.S. confirm extension of border closures into late August
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security says Canada and the United States have agreed to extend their mutual ban on non-essential travel between the two countries until Aug. 20.
MPs to begin probing WE Charity's volunteering contract
The first of multiple parliamentary investigations of the federal government's aborted deal with WE Charity to run a volunteering program begins this, July 16, 2020, afternoon.
WE Charity restructuring operations to aid transparency
WE Charity is restructuring its operations weeks after its sole-sourced contract with the government shone a spotlight on the organization at the centre of an ethics investigation of the prime minister.
Bank of Canada set to release economic outlook today
The Bank of Canada will make its latest interest rate announcement today and update its outlook for the economy.
Quebec man charged with advocating genocide
A Quebec man charged last December in connection with alleged online threats against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Muslims is facing two new charges.
Lafarge fires employee after alleged 'discriminatory and hateful act'
Construction materials giant Lafarge Canada says it has fired an employee after a discriminatory and hateful act took place at a Montreal work site.
Chiefs call for racism inquiry during meeting today with N.B. premier
Indigenous leaders in New Brunswick are renewing a call for an independent, Indigenous-led public inquiry to investigate systemic racism and two recent police shootings in the province.