Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault today released the government’s plan to dramatically curb greenhouse gas emissions over the next eight years to meet ambitious 2030 reduction targets. It’s a plan that leans heavily on deep cuts in the electricity, oil and gas and transportation sectors.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is joined by Minister of Natural Resources Jonathan…
The charges of sexual assault and forcible confinement against the fashion mogul stem from incidents that allegedly took place in the late 90s, Radio-Canada is reporting.Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard is now facing charges of sexual assault and forcible confinement in Montreal, after being charged in similar cases in Toronto and New York. (Annie I. Bang/The Associated…
Ontario on Monday became the last province to sign a child-care agreement with the federal government, with the goal of bringing $10-day-day child care to every province and territory by 2026. Here is a look at the agreements across the country.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced a $13.2-billion child-care deal at…
Ukrainians coming to Canada under a new emergency immigration program may not be eligible for some critical services typically offered to people fleeing conflict.Ukrainian refugees sit on a shuttle bus at the Medyka border crossing in southeastern Poland on March 27, 2022. (Angelos Tzortzinis/AFP/Getty Images)Ukrainians coming to Canada under a new emergency immigration program may…
Conservative leadership candidate Pierre Poilievre said Monday a government led by him would do more to normalize cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and ethereum in Canada to “decentralize” the economy and reduce the influence of central bankers.Pierre Poilievre speaks at a press conference at Brandt Tractor Ltd. in Regina on Friday, March 4, 2022. (Michael Bell/The Canadian…
Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s government has reached a deal with Ottawa for a $10-a-day child-care program, senior officials close to the negotiations tell CBC News.Ontario is the last province to reach an agreement with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government on a program to bring the average cost of child care down to $10 a day…
Public health promised more transparency when it started asking Manitobans to assess their own COVID safety risk. Weeks later, there is less COVID data to assess.On March 2, Manitoba deputy provincial public health officer Dr. Jazz Atwal said ‘information about COVID will continue to be transparent and publicly available.’ Three and a half weeks later,…
Cryptocurrency has been described by some observers as a “Wild West,” so it’s no surprise that of all Canadian provinces, Alberta is the one that has set its sights on becoming a North American hub for the maverick industry.Alberta has set its intentions on becoming a crytocurrency leader in Canada. ( lucadp/Shutterstock)Cryptocurrency has been described…
In less than a week, 8,600 health-care workers have been absent mostly due to COVID-19, says Quebec’s interim public health director Dr. Luc Boileau. Dr. Luc Boileau, Quebec’s public health director , is urging Quebecers to exercise more caution in the face of a potential sixth wave of COVID-19. (Jacques Boissinot/The Canadian Press)Quebec’s interim public health…
Precious Achiuwa spent much of the 70-minute fire delay changing into a fresh jersey, and going through his pre-game stretching routine — again.Raptors forward Pascal Siakam, left, drives around Pacers forward Oshae Brissett, right, during a 131-91 win over Indiana that was interrupted by a 70-minute delay due to a fire in Toronto on Saturday.…