More COVID Outbreaks Reported In Jails As Advocates Raise Concerns About Prisoner Safety
There are currently 352 active cases among federal inmates at 24 institutions nationwide as of Jan. 17 for a total of 2,246 cases to date.
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B.C. Ambulance Paramedics Strained Amid Record-Breaking Call Volume And Staffing Crisis
“They’re short-staffed in dispatch. That’s putting incredible psychological and occupational injuries on our paramedics.”
B.C. Renters Slam Legislation That Could Leave Them On The Hook For Building Repairs
Landlords in B.C. can hike rents by three per cent to cover repair costs, in addition to a 1.5 per cent annual increase.
Canadian Corporations Have Already Covered Their Taxes For The Year: Report
“This is really a continuation of the outcome of a long-term process of ever-lower corporate tax rates."
People With Disabilities Endangered By Discrimination Amid Omicron Surge, Ontario Advocate Warns
“The healthcare system was already full of way too many disability barriers impeding access to service before COVID started, and the government's response to COVID is making it worse in several ways.”
Quebec’s Tax On The Unvaccinated Risks Undermining Public Health System, Experts Warn
"Where I think it sets a precedent is you're now putting an annual tax or annual levy on people based on their on their health status, or on their risk of developing disease."
Omicron Surge Renews Calls To Strengthen Canada’s Public Health System
"Our public health care system receives a lower proportion of health spending compared to many other high-income nations."
Indigenous Leaders Disgusted That Catholic Bishops Have Not Launched Reconciliation Fundraiser
"For God's sake, look at their history. Why do people expect anything different from them?”
Conservative MP ‘Disappointed’ By His Party’s Support For Fast-Tracking Conversion Therapy Ban
Ted Falk said he is “deeply disappointed” that his party helped fast-track a bill that banned conversion therapy before hearing out “concerns” about the ban.