The federal government is giving provinces and territories an additional $5.4 billion over two years for the national $10-a-day child-care program, money the minister is framing as stabilizing the program. The program that started rolling out across the country in 2021 set ambitious targets for reducing the fees parents pay and creating hundreds of thousands…
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The bill tabled on Tuesday, which was presented after months of calls from First Nations leaders to do so, now reads: “It is declared to be the policy of the Government of Canada to further the progressive realization, for individuals on First Nation lands, of the human right to safe drinking water, as protected by…
By Jim Bronskill and Sarah Ritchie The Canadian Press Posted June 15, 2026 11:39 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The federal government says the toxic drug crisis continues to have devastating effects despite a decrease in opioid-related deaths last year. Federal health officials say the national rate of…
OTTAWA — The Liberal government is moving ahead with a plan to require social media companies to restrict access to their sites for those under 16, saying companies will be able to seek exemptions. Read More
Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. The Liberal government is extending the amnesty period for gun owners to comply with its “assault-style” firearm ban pending a Supreme…
Saskatchewan’s premier says a large majority of residents appear in favour of a youth social media ban in the province as the federal government is set to announce its own. Premier Scott Moe said in an interview with Global News Tuesday that most who have returned their survey so far support a ban. Last month…