Bill 56 gives greater rights to Quebec common law couples who have children after June 2025. But experts say the new law has many limits
Category: Politics & Policy
Posted inCommentary
Editorial: Will the budget’s benefits reach those in need?
Benefits aimed to support low-income Canadians ignore the reality that many low-income Canadians do not file their taxes
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Arrests made in major gold heist in Canada
Accused include two Air Canada employees, a jewelry store owner and the getaway driver previously arrested in the US
Posted inCommentary
The psychological truth about political extremes
The shift in our politics and discourse to political extremes has left many of us feeling left out and disenfranchised. This has to stop
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Ottawa promises social safety net for all generations in 2024 budget
The 2024 budget promises ‘transformative investments [that] will continue levelling the playing field and lifting up every generation’
Posted inAFP
Canada budget forecasts ‘soft landing’ in 2024, avoiding recession
Most of the new spending was directed to shore up the support of younger voters ahead of an election expected in 2025
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Joly sending deputy to China to work on tense ties
Ties have been tense over allegations of China’s interference in Canadian elections and after a Chinese diplomat was expelled from Canada
Posted inProfessional
‘Recipe for bankruptcy’: Alberta child-care centres criticize $10-a-day program
Alberta child-care centres under the $10-a-day program say they’ve had to cut food, educators and more. And some are still facing bankruptcy
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Unpopular UK PM in ‘doom loop’ as Sunak stares at election defeat
With low opinion poll numbers and critics from other Tory leaders, Sunak appears destined to lose another general election, say some experts
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Climate adaptation remains ‘poor cousin’ of climate policy, despite effectiveness
‘Uncounted’ emissions from wildfires vastly exceed industry emissions. Yet policy climate unduly emphasizes mitigation over climate adaptation