U.S. President Joe Biden says his administration is open to supplying Canada with additional shipments of COVID-19 vaccines from its unused stockpile of shots. The U.S. has a surplus of vaccine doses that it’s not currently using, Biden said —… »
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Turkey claims it no longer needs Canadian military drone tech
Stung by the federal government’s decision to ban the export of state-of-the-art Canadian drone optics and targeting systems to Turkey, the country’s largest drone producer says Turkish arms manufacturers have developed their own technology and no longer need the Canadian… »
Health, International, Society
Most Canadians want fair distribution of vaccines globally: survey
A large majority (85 per cent) of Canadians agree that it is important that vaccines to protect against COVID-19 be distributed fairly to all countries, according to a new survey. UNICEF Canada commissioned the survey and says its results show… »
Health, International, Society
Canadians more afraid of sharks than mosquitoes: malaria campaign
For World Malaria Day on April 25, 2021, a Canadian charity is urging Canadians to help curb the deaths caused by mosquitoes around the world. Plan International Canada says seven out of 10 Canadians underestimate the number of deaths caused… »
Immigration & Refugees, International, Society
Reuniting children with a parent in Canada may take years
Children who have been separated from one or both parents now in Canada often wait years to be allowed to come join them. The Canadian Council for Refugees (CCR) is calling on the Canadian government to limit the waiting time… »
Trudeau says he’ll take AstraZeneca shot, ready to travel to G7 in person
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he plans to get a shot of the AstraZeneca vaccine as soon as his office manages to book an appointment for him at a vaccination clinic or a pharmacy now that age restrictions for… »
Humanitarian NGOs disappointed with ‘missed opportunity’ in Liberal budget
Humanitarian groups in Canada are expressing their disappointment with the federal budget presented by the minority Liberal government, saying it is “a missed opportunity for Canada’s global engagement” and limits Ottawa’s ability to play a “meaningful long-term role” in a post-pandemic… »
Online tool help parents teach their teens to drive
A recent survey suggests most Canadians parents will participate in teaching their teenager how to drive and over half intend to do so two or three times a week. But many parents say they are not sure they know enough… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Most young women changing their looks for social media: survey
A new survey suggests that 80 per of young Canadian women use editing apps from the age of 13 to change their appearance before posting selfies online. The survey was commissioned by the personal care brand Dove as part of… »
International, Politics, Society
Canada-U.S. border restrictions extended until May 21
With the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic walloping Canada, the federal government has extended non-essential travel restrictions with the United States until May 21, Public Safety Minister Bill Blair announced Tuesday. “We will continue to base our decisions on… »
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