Six out of 10 Canadian girls between the ages of 14 and 17 feel they have the same opportunity as men to lead, according to a recent survey. But by the time they are 18 to 24 years old, only… »
Highlights / Year: 2019
International, Society, Sports
Remembering Ted Lindsay, hockey hero and early union advocate
I didn’t grow up in Canada, but even I knew of Ted Lindsay, star hockey player, cantankerous personality, hard-nosed union leader, even when I was a kid. Lindsay died Monday at the age of 93. Little guy, tough as nails,… »
Economy, International, Society
Report confirms women wielding more and more financial power
A new report documents the growing force women have become–and are becoming–in the Canadian economy.- The Changing Landscape of Women’s Wealth predicts that by 2028 women will directly control about a third of total financial assets in the Canadian economy, $3.8… »
Another cabinet minister resigns deepening controversy
One of Canada’s most highly-regarded cabinet ministers resigned yesterday saying she has lost confidence in the government’s handling of the SNC-Lavalin controversy. Jane Philpott was president of the Treasury Board and in her letter of resignation she cited “serious concerns”… »
Last survivor of Humboldt bus accident is safely home
When the bus carrying members of the Humboldt Broncos hockey team collided with a semi-trailer at a crossroads on the Saskatchewan prairies almost a year ago, it was every Canadian parent’s nightmare. Sixteen people on the bus died and 13… »
Economy, Health, Indigenous, International, Politics, Society
Critics say new pot legislation should go farther
The Liberal government has introduced its long-awaited legislation that it says will grant fast, free pardons to Canadians carrying a criminal record for possession of cannabis before Canada legalized the drug last October. Bill C-93 aims to break down barriers… »
International, Internet, Science & Technology
Canada joins in new NASA space project
Canada is joining the Lunar Gateway project which will create an outpost orbiting the moon to provide short term living space for astronauts, a docking station and laboratories. The outpost will be used to explore the moon and to provide… »
Economy, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Politics
Used Aussie jets to cost millions more than earlier estimate
Canada had been contemplating the replacement of its ageing CF-18 fighter jets, when it became embroiled in a trade tiff between Boeing and Bombardier. The federal government in support of Bombardier then backed out of a plan to replace its… »
Environment & Animal Life, Immigration & Refugees, Indigenous
Newcomers to see Indigenous film, meet actress
New Canadians will have an opportunity to screen an Indigenous film and meet its star as part of a Welcome to Canada Program, now in its 9th year. The program has presented dozens of film screenings for over 15,000 people… »
Political scandal Canada: dual office of Justice Minister and Attorney-General, a concern?
Alleged interference in a criminal case by the highest level of the Liberal government has been Canada. The scandal centres on Jody Wilson-Raybould who holds the partisan position of Justice Minister in the Liberal cabinet, and the non-partisan position of… »
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