The Canadian government is urging all governments at different levels to take action against any therapy that seeks to repair or convert a person’s sexual orientation. Several municipal and provincial governments have already acted to end conversion therapy and the…»
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Economy, International, Politics
China suspends all meat imports from Canada
China has asked Canada to suspend all pork and beef exports due to a falsified export certificate, the association representing Canadian meat producers confirmed Tuesday. The Canadian Meat Council said the ban, which came into effect Tuesday evening, was prompted…»
Liberals will not ban guns until the coming elections but have new measures in mind, says federal minister
The Canadian Minister of Organized Crime Reduction and Border Security, Bill Blair says that measures must be taken to address gun violence in Canada but that no ban or other regulation will be voted before the coming federal elections. Entering…»
Economy, Environment, International, Internet, Science and Technology, Politics, Society
Reaction to Canada’s plan to ban single-use plastics (interview)
The Prime Minister announced yesterday that Canada will ban certain types of plastics starting in 2021. This is to cut down on plastic pollution in the environment which has been seen to harm birds and marine life, and the massive…»
Economy, Environment, International, Politics, Society
Canada announces plans to ban single-use plastics
Details and products targetted still to come People around the world are becoming aware of the massive problem caused by plastic products, especially single-use plastics. Today Canada’s Prime Minister announced that Canada will ban single use plastic products as of…»
Economy, Environment, Health, Politics, Society
One of Canada’s major cities will ban heating oil
Montreal is Canada’s second largest city with a population of over 3.5 million residents. The mayor, Valerie Plante announced this week that heating oil would no longer be permitted anywhere by 2030. The ban is part of the plan to…»
Doctors and guns: a different view (interview)
Recently a group of Canadian physicians began a campaign to ban handguns and certain rifles. The group called Canadian Doctors for Protection from Guns (CDPG) received a great deal of media attention. Now, it seems not all medical professionals agree…»
Canada bans all industrial activity in marine protected areas
The federal government is adopting a total ban on oil and gas activities, mining as well as waste dumping and bottom trawling in all of Canada’s marine protected areas, Fisheries Minister Jonathan Wilkinson announced Thursday. Wilkinson announced the new standards…»
Handgun ban study: Canadians strongly divided
After months of consultation, federal Minister of Border Security and Organised Crime, Bill Blair, has released his report on a possible ban on handguns and so-called assault-style rifles. The 31-page report says Canadians are very polarized on the issue of…»
Second province will ban plastic bags
The eastern province of Newfoundland and Labrador is the second province that will ban the retail use of plastic bags. Public consultations in the province suggest 87 per cent of the population is in favour of the ban. However, the…»
Economy, International, Society
York police seize millions in assets of alleged crime syndicate. many arrests
Arts and Entertainment, International, Society
New festival set to celebrate Halifax's vibrant black culture
Arts and Entertainment, Economy, International, Politics, Society
Ooops, fierce reaction to Parks Canada fence.
Economy, Health, Internet, Science and Technology, Politics, Society
Tory leader attacks Canada's new Food Guide
