Doctors, scientists, and local officials have pleaded with provinces for paid sick days and other supports all along. But politics trumped science, taking lives in the process.
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Anti-hate groups say using hate speech laws to shield police from public criticism would be “extremely inappropriate”
As the number of people infected with COVID-19 hits record highs, hospitals run overcapacity with patients and modeling suggests the worst is yet to come, the Ontario Conservative government for a second day mulls what to do about it.
As opioid deaths in parts of Canada continue to rise, NDP MP Don Davies has tabled a bill to decriminalize drug use and instead approach substance addiction as a health issue.