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… »
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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… »
Environment & Animal Life, Health, International, Politics, Society
Doctors call for tougher health and climate commitment
A group of physicians and concerned citizens is calling on Canada to “make life-saving commitments” at the Leaders’ Summit on Climate to be hosted by the U.S. on Earth Day 2021, April 22, 2021. Last year, this Canadian Association of… »
Liberals unveil $101.4B in new spending, project massive deficit in new budget
Canada’s minority Liberal government unveiled on Monday its first budget in two years, promising to invest federal funds in a national childcare program, establish a federal minimum wage of $15 per hour, support people and businesses through the pandemic and… »
Environment & Animal Life, Indigenous, Society
Federal grants to boost Indigenous clean energy projects
The Canadian government will provide almost $8.4 million for nine clean energy projects for Indigenous communities in the western province of British Columbia. The goal is to help them build capacity and to reduce reliance on fossil fuel for heat… »
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