Canada Could Be in Store for COVID-19 Wave This Spring
On Thursday, Ontario reported that 661 people were in hospital with COVID-19, including 165 in intensive care. There were also 10 deaths from COVID.
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NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh Will Back Higher Military Spending
The Liberal-NDP agreement is silent on military spending and arms exports.
Liberal-NDP Agreement Promises Dental Care, But Overwhelmingly Reaffirms Existing Commitments
All but one of the objectives in the agreement either reaffirm promises in the Liberals’ 2021 election platform or boost existing commitments.
Canadian Jewish Group Launches Campaign Against Israeli Apartheid
“It's an opportune moment to engage in more high-level conversations about Israeli apartheid and to make moves to finally end it."
How Canada Helped Fuel Geopolitical Tensions in the Ukraine Conflict
“All of this means more death and destruction, and more profits for war profiteers. It is not serving the cause of international peace."
Minimum Wages Fall Short Amid Rising Costs of Living
British Columbia announced it is introducing “minimum wage increases tied to inflation," but observers say this hike isn’t enough to meet the province’s high costs of living.
Experts Warn No-Fly Zone Over Ukraine Would Risk Nuclear Conflict
“One of the risks is that if NATO and or the United States and Russia get into a shooting war ... it could escalate up to a general war in Europe, and possibly a nuclear war.”
Calgary Police Blame 'Both Sides' after Attacking Counter Protesters
Calgary police used bicycles to attack community members who were counter-protesting an anti-vaccine march last weekend.
Provinces in Good Position to Boost Services Amid Falling Deficits: Report
A report published by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives finds provincial finances are expected to recover more quickly than predicted.