The Green Party of Canada’s three member caucus, including former leader Elizabeth May, defended the party’s former executive director following revelations that he helped cover-up allegations of sexual abuse at a previous job.
The federal government has reintroduced its proposed changes to the medical assistance in dying legislation to address a Quebec ruling against the original bill first introduced in 2016.
The bill, numbered as Bill C-7, matches that which was introduced in February, long before Parliament was prorogued, clearing progress of all legislation before the House.
U.S. President Donald Trump spent the spring promoting one baseless COVID-19 theory after another, from highlighting unproven anti-malarial drugs to suggesting unsafe behaviour like injecting disinfectant or irradiating bodies with ultraviolet light.
Despite federal, provincial, and territorial governments devoting a lot of effort on plans to reduce poverty in recent years, too many Canadians continue to struggle to meet their basic daily needs on incomes that fall far below the poverty line. And, among all household groups, single persons without dependants are most likely to find themselves in these dire circumstances. Working-age singles constitute the largest proportion of beneficiaries on social assistance, and they are three times as likely to live in poverty as the average Canadian. The average income of singles living in deep poverty is less than $10,000 a year, which includes social assistance benefits. Yet, they have been overlooked in social policy reforms for several decades and in many ways remain the “forgotten poor.”
Andrew Wilkinson’s BC Liberals used a digitally-altered image of The Province newspaper’s front page for a recent series of partisan ads on Facebook.
Postmedia confirmed to PressProgress they were aware of the BC Liberal ads and said the media conglomerate’s legal department is currently looking into them.
As we move forward, let’s be optimistic about the opportunities that lie ahead. Let’s build a better world that promotes a responsible growth that balances people, our planet, and prosperity.
Should we be getting ready for "Alberta Day," my fellow Albertians?
Does Jason Kenney have a plan to erase Labour Day and replace it with something called Alberta Day on or about September 1?
Throughout the pandemic we have consistently heard stories about brave front-line heroes. Those who have kept the essential sectors of our economy and society operational in these most uncertain of times. Whether it is health care, construction, public transportation or grocery stores -- we rightfully see these workers represented, acknowledged and thanked in public service announcements and advertisements.
A tax plan that includes progressive taxation and the creation of a sovereign wealth fund have the potential to improve lives post-pandemic.