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Edmonton chief concerned about defunding police service to deal with racism
EDMONTON — The police chief in Alberta's capital says there's racism in Canadian policing, but he worries that any reduction in budgets could lead to a loss of officers and programs brought in to address diversity.
Jun 11, 2020 3:55 PM
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'Is that the best?' Marc Miller asks of RCMP efforts to combat system racism
OTTAWA — Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller delivered a scathing rebuke of Canada's national police force Thursday, saying the Mounties are not immune to systemic racism and that they can and should do better.
Jun 11, 2020 3:29 PM
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Statistics Canada asks parents to share their COVID-19 experiences
OTTAWA — If you are a parent whose friends and family are tired of hearing you vent about the challenges of juggling work and child-rearing during COVID-19, the federal statistics agency wants to be your new sounding board.
Jun 11, 2020 3:10 PM
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Feds ask court for second extension on changes to assisted-dying law
OTTAWA — The federal government is asking a judge for the second time to extend the deadline for revising Canada's law on medical assistance in dying.
Jun 11, 2020 3:01 PM
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Family says goodbye to Regis Korchinski-Paquet at small funeral in Toronto
TORONTO — One by one, a procession of Regis Korchinski-Paquet's family members leaned in to a white casket and kissed her goodbye.
Jun 11, 2020 2:38 PM
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Human rights museum criticized, employees say work environment racist
WINNIPEG — The Canadian Museum for Human Rights will conduct an external review following social media posts alleging a racist and discriminatory work environment.
Jun 11, 2020 2:37 PM
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Defaced, toppled statues rekindle debate over controversial symbols
WASHINGTON — Public anger over the police killing of George Floyd is unearthing difficult questions in the United States, Canada and around the world about statues, monuments and other permanent tributes to historical figures whose legacies include o
Jun 11, 2020 2:28 PM
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Funeral held for young Indigenous woman shot by police in northern N.B.
EDMUNDSTON, N.B. — The young Indigenous woman who was shot and killed by police in Edmundston, N.B., last week was remembered Thursday as a kind soul who united family from both sides of the country.
Jun 11, 2020 1:45 PM
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Study shows vessels not complying with right whale protections in Cabot Strait
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Early analysis of vessel speeds in the Cabot Strait shows that more than two-thirds are not complying with a voluntary speed restriction meant to protect endangered right whales that migrate through the area.
Jun 11, 2020 1:43 PM
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Federal prison chaplains escalate fight for collective agreement
OTTAWA — Federal prison chaplains are stepping up a bid to negotiate their first collective agreement to secure better wages and working conditions.
Jun 11, 2020 12:55 PM
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