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Ontario Moves to Increase Surgeries at Private Clinics to Reduce Waitlist
Premier Doug Ford and Health Minister Sylvia Jones announced a plan on Jan. 16 to address Ontario’s backlog of routine surgeries—such as cataract surgery, knee and hip replacement, and foot surgery—as well as medical scans....
Leaders, Groups Call for Bail Reform After Murder of Ontario Police Officer
Following the shooting death of Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer Grzegorz Pierzchala, law enforcement organizations as well as Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre and Ontario Premier Doug Ford have called for reform to Canada’s bail...
Canada to Require COVID-19 Testing for Travellers From China
As of Jan. 5, the Government of Canada will require air travellers from China, Hong Kong, and Macao to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test before departure. “In response to the surge of COVID-19...
Nearly Half of Canadians Want a 2023 Federal Election: Poll
Nearly half of Canadians say they desire a federal election next year, according to a new poll, and a slim majority indicate that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau should step down as Liberal leader in the...
Nearly 90% of Canadians Want Ottawa to Set Up a Foreign-Influence Registry
Amid increased foreign influence and interference, a vast majority of Canadians support the government to create a registry of foreign agents, similar to ones in Australia and the United States, to shed light on Canadian...
Canadian ‘Freedom Convoy’ Protesters Chosen as 2022 Newsmaker of the Year
“Freedom Convoy” — the group of protesters that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau described as a "fringe minority"— has been voted “2022 Newsmaker of the Year” by The Canadian Press editors in newsrooms all over Canada....
Most Canadians Prefer ‘Merry Christmas’ to ‘Happy Holidays’: Poll
Christmas is just around the corner and “Merry Christmas” is the most natural or hearty greeting in Canada. However, in Canada's multicultural communities, you may wonder if “Merry Christmas” is a safe way to greet...
Canadians Wait Longer Than Ever for Health Specialists, Surgery: Report
The wait times for patients to see a specialist, obtain diagnostic procedures, or undergo surgery in Canada now reach the highest in nearly three decades, according to a new report by the Fraser Institute. “Waiting...
Canadian Lawmakers Unanimously Pass Bill to Combat Forced Organ Harvesting
OTTAWA, Ontario — After nearly 15 years of legislative efforts, Canadian lawmakers have unanimously passed a bill aimed at combating forced organ harvesting and trafficking abroad. In the House of Commons on Dec. 14, MPs...
Canada Issues Fertilizer Emission Restrictions
A three-day meeting of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Agriculture concluded in Saskatoon on July 22 with several provinces’ disappointment over the Liberals’ intent to impose fertilizer emissions reductions. Conservatives are calling on Canadians...
Liberal Party’s Online Streaming Act Pushed Through House After Controversial Committee Process
The Liberal government’s online streaming bill—which some fear will serve as a handle for censorship—was pushed through the House of Commons by the Liberal-NDP alliance and is heading to the Senate. At least one Conservative...
Canada to Invest Billions in Military Spending to Counter Russia, China Threat in Arctic
Canadian Defense Minister Anita Anand has said the federal government will invest $4.9 billion over the next six years — as part of a plan to spend over $40 billion in the next two decades...