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Most provinces and territories are asking the federal government to “indefinitely” hold off on a controversial plan to expand eligibility for assisted dying. The Liberal government is facing pressure to explain what such a delay could look like. Eligibility for assisted death was due to be expanded to those whoContinue Reading

Politics Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s trip to Jamaica didn’t break the rules that govern gifts and travel for elected officials because the stay was a gift from a longtime family friend, Interim Ethics Commissioner Konrad Von Finckenstein told MPs Tuesday. Konrad Von Finckenstein said Trudeau’s Jamaica trip was a giftContinue Reading

Politics Canada is sending another $40 million in aid to organizations that are helping Palestinians in Gaza after pausing funding to the UN’s relief agency in the region. Funding going to World Food Program, UNICEF and the World Health Organization, among othersThe Canadian Press · Posted: Jan 30, 2024 10:35Continue Reading

Politics·Analysis Across Europe, military leaders are warning that the security climate on the continent has changed radically — and a wider land war is now a possibility. Are European leaders listening? What about Canada? Russia’s rearmament plans have rattled European capitals — is Canada paying attention? Murray Brewster · CBCContinue Reading

The federal government announced last week it was suspending “additional funding” for a UN agency that supports Palestinians in Gaza and employs about 13,000 people there, as well as another 17,000 in Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon, the West Bank and elsewhere. Ottawa took the step after Israel claimed staff members at theContinue Reading

Politics The National Council of Canadian Muslims abruptly cancelled a meeting Monday with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and accused his government of failing to protect Palestinians or take “tangible action” against hate crimes. ‘We no longer think it’s productive to speak with this prime minister,’ CEO says Dylan Robertson ·Continue Reading

Politics The federal government has announced it is seeking another pause on medical assistance in dying (MAID) provisions that would cover those suffering solely from mental illnesses. MAID won’t be extended to cover cases of mental illness before next election, sources say Darren Major · CBC News · Posted: JanContinue Reading

With polls suggesting the Liberal Party’s support is still in freefall, some of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s top ministers were asked Monday whether they’re angling to replace him as Liberal leader. Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, Treasury Board President Anita Anand, Housing Minister Sean Fraser and Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne were allContinue Reading

Politics Innovation, Science and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne is calling on the Competition Bureau to use its new powers to take another look at the cost of groceries in Canada. Competition Bureau report released last June says Canada’s grocery sector suffers from lack of competition Darren Major · CBC News ·Continue Reading