13 h. ago B.C. government introduces new rules regarding child care hours

Starting April 1, child care providers will be required to provide at least 9.5 hours of care before charging for extending hours.

Politics

7 d. ago Liberals adding femicide, pornographic deepfakes to Criminal Code

The bill introduced by the Liberal government would also outlaw engaging in a pattern of coercive or controlling conduct against an intimate partner.

Events

8 d. ago Canada will make immigration much easier for critical profession

Eligible people will soon be able to apply for a new Express Entry immigration category introduced by the Canadian government.On Monday, Ottawa announced new measures to fill "critical labour gaps" in Canada's healthcare system by making the path to permanent residence simpler for international doctors.Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is creating a new Express Entry category for international doctors with at least one year of Canadian work experience in an eligible occupation, gained within the last three years.The government explained that these doctors are already working in Canada and contributing to the country's healthcare system on a temporary basis. The new Express Entry category will provide international doctors with a clear pathway to permanent residence and fill gaps in the health-care workforce."This dedicated Express Entry category, along with the reserved federal admission spaces for provinces and territories, will he...

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1 week ago HUNTER: Feds, province signal last call for bail at the Crime Cafe

The Ontario government will introduce legislation that will put the squeeze on sureties who pledge bail money. Too often, when the bail goes sideways, they aren't held accountable – financially or otherwise.

Events

1 week ago Unpaid labour by immigrants propping up key area in Ontario industry

If our healthcare system was showing cracks before, they're full-on fractures now.A harrowing new report shows that unpaid work by immigrant personal support workers is subsidizing Ontario's home care system.Social Planning Toronto and TMU's Dr. Naomi Lightman released an in-depth report examining the working conditions of 25 immigrant women employed as personal support workers (PSWs). Inadequate compensation and unmanageable workloads were just two of the biggest challenges.While sometimes confused for a caregiver, PSWs have the formal medical training that the former does not, and often work in hospitals, long-term care homes, retirement homes, and group homes. Tasks include but are not limited to health monitoring, personal care, medication reminders and mobility assistance.One could even argue that PSWs are the backbone of home care. It's noted that PSWs put in roughly 36.7 million hours of care to Ontario residents from 2023-2024, but, as rep...

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1 week ago Saskatchewan tables involuntary drug treatment bill as fall session ends

Saskatchewan's government introduced its involuntary treatment bill Friday on the final day of its fall sitting with critics wondering how it will all play out.

Economics

1 week ago Union says UCP government ignoring judge's safety recommendations after care worker killing

Alberta government was urged to introduce new laws to prevent similar workplace tragedies in the future

Politics

1 week ago Lorne Gunter: Alberta's refusal to enforce federal gun buyback program logical, sensible

It’s not just Alberta that is refusing to aid the federal government in its useless gun buyback program. After the UCP government introduced a motion Tuesday that would advise all police forces in the province (including the RCMP) not to make arrests under the federal act and direct Crown prosecutors not to bring charges, there […]

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2 w. ago Modi Seeks Parliament Nod for Sweeping Reforms to Spur Growth

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government is set to introduce sweeping economic reforms in the upcoming parliament session as part of a plan to attract foreign investment and boost growth.

Society

2 w. ago Ontario unveils legislation to restrict invasive medical research on dogs and cats

The Ontario government has introduced draft legislation that aims to restrict invasive medical research on dogs and cats.

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2 w. ago Manitoba government says reviews will examine death of woman who waited for care

The Manitoba government says there will be two reviews into the death of a woman who waited for care for hours in a Winnipeg hospital.

Politics

3 w. ago Minimum sentences for child porn often ignored by courts in Canada

Government aims to reinstate mandatory minimums for possessing child sexual abuse material, but previous rules weren't always followed, data shows

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3 w. ago Data shows minimum sentences for child porn ignored by courts

Government aims to reinstate mandatory minimums for possessing child sexual abuse material, but previous rules weren't always followed

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4 w. ago Federal budget introduces measures affecting training, investment and farm programs relevant to landscape horticulture

Landscape horticulture leaders assess how new federal investments and program adjustments will impact the sector in the years ahead. Milton, Ontario, Nov. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA) and some of its member associations are highlighting measures announced in the federal government’s Budget 2025, which introduce a combination of new […]

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