PM Trudeau has accused a Conservative MP of fanning anti-Asian racism in response to questions about a Canadian collaboration with Chinese military researchers. But "expressing dissent is not hatred" said MP Kenny Chiu, who was born in Hong Kong.
Lucki rejects idea of special prosecutor to look into assaults against RCMP members
RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki is rejected a call for a special prosecutor to probe the many complaints of assault on women officers. Lucki says each assaulted woman must come forward on her own and have her claim investigated individually.
Kenney criticized for cancel culture remarks amid renewed residential school debate
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is being criticized for his vigorous defence of John A. Macdonald, the Canadian prime minister who established the residential school system, accusing his detractors of "cancel culture."
Indigenous faculty call for Ryerson U name change and removal of statue
In the wake of the discovery of the remains of 215 Indigenous children at a BC residential school, Ryerson University's Indigenous professors say their school should be renamed. Egerton Ryerson played a key role in creating the residential school system.
Two years after MMIWG report, Ottawa releases preliminary national plan
The federal government will today release a framework for addressing the 231 calls to action from the inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. The Native Women's Association of Canada has walked away from the process calling it "dysfunctional."
Critics say Premier Jason Kenney dining with others flouts COVID-19 rules
Alberta Premier Kenney and friends caught on film having an apparently boozy lunch with more people than allowed by health laws atop of Calgary's Sky Palace.
Conservative MP Sponsored Petition From Anti-LGBTQ Pastor Who is Calling For Civil Disobedience to Oppose Conversion Therapy Bill
Several Conservative MPs have tabled similar petitions in recent weeks
Feds keep missing opportunities to address racialized poverty
From basic income to local hiring laws, government has the tools to achieve economic justice
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau promises cities help to lower high cost of housing
As housing costs continue to climb in many parts of Canada, Prime Minister Trudeau has told the Canadian Federation of Municipalities the federal government will take action, but wants provinces to help identify solutions.
Canadian military-goods exports dropped last year as sales to Saudi Arabia fell
Canadian arms exports to Saudi Arabia, which is at war in Yemen, fell to $1.3 billion in 2020. Canada's total arms exports for 2020 was $2.0 billion.
Canadians can expect more remains to be found at residential school sites: Sinclair
Senator Murray Sinclair, former chairman of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, says more mass graves of Indigenous children will be found at residential school sites. When he requested the authority to investigate, it was denied.
Business lobby group wants more pandemic money
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business, usually a strident advocate of budget cuts and free markets, says its member companies need more public subsidies.