Large shipments of Moderna and Pfizer vaccines are expected this week, but still no word on whether "paused" AstraZeneca distribution will restart or if it is safe and effective for those who took it as a first dose to take a different product second.
Emails reveal close communication between government, transport regulator on refunds
Policy communications about air passenger refunds suggest the relationship between the Canadian Transportation Agency and the federal government is more hand-in-glove than arm's length, says passenger advocate.
Quebec premier argues province has power to amend constitution in letter to Trudeau
Premier Legault says Quebec's Bill 96's changes, which states Quebec is a nation within Canada and French is its official language, fit into the part of the Canadian constitution that allow provinces to amend their constitution.
Alberta leadership responsible for protests against public health orders: expert
Alberta government now has a court injunction allowing police to arrest anyone organizing protests against public health rules. It's a long way from when Jason Kenney said COVID-19 was a flu and implied older people's lives weren't worth it.
Feds face growing calls for answers after general overseeing vaccine effort sidelined
Dany Fortin, the major general heading the federal government's vaccine distribution, has suddenly resigned. Neither the Liberals nor the Defence Department has said why or who will be taking over his role.
Doug Ford’s Government Wants TVO to ‘Commercialize’ Online Learning Content Designed for Ontario Schools
Teachers and advocacy groups call the plan a ‘privatization scheme’ that will undermine public education
How to Sell a Carbon Tax. And Not
In Oregon, conservative politicians literally run and hide from carbon pricing. How did BC’s similar party make it law?
Ontario Premier Ford extends restrictions as COVID-19 cases fall slowly
In a rare public appearance, Ontario's unpopular premier extends restrictions. After rejecting the recommendations of his own pandemic advisors, resulting hundreds of deaths and overflowing hospitals, COVID-19 cases are only slowing falling.
Judge expected to rule on challenge to 'anti-Alberta' activities inquiry
A court will today rule on whether Jason Kenney's "Anti-Alberta activities" inquiry can continue. Critics have raised concern the government inquiry is being used to bully and silence Kenney's political critic.
Conservatives OK to have used CBC footage in election attack ads, court rules
A federal court says the CBC was wrong to attempt to block the Conservative Party from using short, CBC-owned video clips of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in their election campaign.
Privacy watchdog closes file on complaint against federal political parties
Federal privacy watchdog Daniel Therrien says he cannot charge political parties subject to a data privacy complaint because political parties are excluded from data privacy requirements. Therrien says the law should change.
Community leaders call for action on anti-Asian hate crimes in Vancouver
Vancouver Police have reported a big increase in hate-motivated crimes since 2019 -- and community leaders are calling for more transparency on how hate crimes are charged and prosecuted, and stronger anti-racism programs.