The government of Canada has joined international efforts to end the marriage of children under the age of 18, but researchers say the practice goes on in Canada itself. Using data from statistics agencies and censuses, researchers at McGill University… »
Highlights
Government cracks down on travellers claiming sick benefits
The Canadian government offers money to people who need to stay home from work because of COVID-19. But some people have claimed the benefits for the time they are obliged to quarantine after returning from travel abroad. The government says… »
Economy, International, Politics
Ottawa launches public consultations on free trade deal with Indonesia
The federal government is launching public consultations on the merits of a possible free trade deal with Indonesia, International Trade Minister Mary Ng announced Monday. The proposed trade deal, dubbed a comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA), is expected to boost… »
Indigenous, International, Politics, Society
Canada investigates listing ‘Proud Boys’ as a terrorist group
Following the mobbing of the U.S Capitol building by supporters of outgoing U.S. President Trump, the office of Canada’s Minister of Public Safety has announced it will be looking into the activities of the Proud Boys as a potential terrorist… »
Immigration & Refugees, Politics
Ottawa makes it easier for international students to stay in Canada
The federal government is relaxing work permits rules for tens of thousands of international students whose studies have been interrupted by the pandemic to allow them to obtain Canadian work experience and make it easier to apply for permanent residency… »
More Canadians ready and willing to get COVID-19 vaccines: survey
The rush to get vaccines to combat COVID-19 has left many wondering about the safety of the medicine and possible side effects. In past surveys of Canadians there had been a substantial percentage of resistance with some saying they will… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology
Could antidepressant slow the progression of COVID-19, ask researchers
Researchers in Montreal are studying whether the antidepressant fluvoxamine can reduce the severity of lung problems suffered by people COVID-19 infection. The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre in Montreal has been testing different drugs already approved for… »
Environment & Animal Life, International
Canada funds retrieval of tonnes of lost fishing gear
In January 2020, the Government of Canada launched a so-called Ghost Gear Fund to support projects to retrieve lost fishing gear in the ocean. In the space of a year, it’s estimated that over 20 funded projects removed 63 tonnes… »
Nova Scotia is banning so-called ‘dry cells’ in its provincial prisons
Nova Scotia is eliminating so-called “dry cells” from its provincial prisons–a move prisoners’ rights activists have long advocated. Provincial Justice Minister Mark Furey made the announcement on Thursday following a review of the practice launched in November. “As a result… »
Arts & Entertainment, Economy, International
The “Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth” plans for 2021
While such major international summer events such as the Tokyo Olympics are in danger of being postponed again this year due to COVID-19, in Canada the event that bills itself as the ‘greatest outdoor show on Earth’ is looking into… »
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