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Politics The Liberals and the New Democrats pledged to stop the Conservatives from blocking their pharmacare legislation in the House of Commons on Monday — even though the two parties have more than enough votes to bypass the Opposition. Conservatives argue that most Canadians have some form of drug coverageLauraContinue Reading

Politics The Canadian military could have modern satellite coverage in the Arctic a decade earlier than envisioned if the federal government is willing to follow the example of other countries and embrace commercial opportunities in space, a House of Commons committee heard Monday. Planned replacement for Constellation satellites not coming untilContinue Reading

Politics The federal government has tabled legislation that would shake up how Canada’s spy agency collects and shares intelligence, introduce new foreign interference offences and launch a long-anticipated foreign influence transparency registry. Bill lands just days after inquiry warned foreign interference was undermining public trust in elections Catharine Tunney · CBC NewsContinue Reading

Politics New $20 bills featuring the face of King Charles won’t be in circulation for another few years, the Bank of Canada said Monday. First coins featuring King Charles began circulating in DecemberCBC News · Posted: May 06, 2024 3:15 PM EDT | Last Updated: 3 hours ago Britain’s King CharlesContinue Reading

In its latest annual audit, B’nai Brith Canada reports the number of antisemitic incidents in the country more than doubled from 2022 to 2023 and has now reached a record high. “If a physical barometer did in fact exist, the reading for 2023 would be off the chart,” Richard Robertson, the group’sContinue Reading

Politics The Israel-Hamas war has led to a spike in ‘violent rhetoric’ from ‘extremist actors’ that could prompt some in Canada to turn to violence, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) warns. Domestic intelligence agency warns of ‘certain individuals’ intent to mobilize to violence’ Stephanie Taylor · The Canadian PressContinue Reading

Politics The government has had to cancel at least $246 million in debts for thousands of Canadians it initially claimed had received pandemic benefits for which they weren’t eligible. Tax agency says roughly 27,000 Canadians have had their eligibility reinstated Darren Major · CBC News · Posted: May 06, 2024Continue Reading

Politics Members of the Sikh community have expressed concern that the government of India is not being held responsible for its alleged role in seeking to suppress pro-Khalistan voices in Canada and in interfering in the Canadian democratic process. Report says India interfered in both 2019 and 2021 federal electionsContinue Reading

Politics Prime Minister Justin Trudeau suggested Friday that approval of Toronto’s request for drug decriminalization would be contingent on provincial support — something unlikely to be provided by the Doug Ford government. B.C. partially rolled back its decriminalization effort, reigniting debate across Canada Toronto’s medical officer of health Dr. EileenContinue Reading