Canada’s population is about to hit a major milestone of 40 million people on June 16, according to Statistics Canada’s Population Clock. “This is an exciting milestone for Canada. It is a strong signal that Canada remains a dynamic and welcoming country, full of potential. As we head into Canada Day, this is certainly cause…
Gender Dysphoria Growing Because It’s Become ‘Popular and Trendy,’ NB Premier Says
During debate on New Brunswick’s revised education gender policy on June 15, Premier Blaine Higgs said there has been a “rapid onset of gender dysphoria” in recent years to the point it has become “popular and trendy.” “We have a situation that’s growing because there’s such acceptance that OK, this is fine,” he said. Higgs…
House Committee Approves Bill Requiring Federally Registered Companies Disclose Ultimate Beneficial Owners
The Commons industry committee (INDU) has approved a cabinet bill that will mandate federally registered corporations to disclose their ownership structure in an effort to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. Bill C-42, an Act to Amend the Canada Business Corporations Act, would require federally registered companies to make available the names and addresses of…
Bill Requiring Federally Registered Companies to Disclose Ownership Structure Approved by Committee
The Commons industry committee has approved a cabinet bill that will mandate federally registered corporations to disclose their ownership structure in an effort to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. Bill C-42, an Act to Amend the Canada Business Corporations Act, would require federally registered companies to make available the names and addresses of individuals…
House of Commons Passes Motion to Permanently Allow Virtual Attendance, Voting
The House of Commons passed a motion Thursday evening to keep hybrid workplace rules adopted during the COVID-19 pandemic. This means members of Parliament can attend sittings and committee meetings virtually, and keep voting through an app. The final vote on government House leader Mark Holland’s motion passed 171 to 137, with support from most…
Six Seniors Injured in Manitoba Bus Crash That Killed 15 in Critical Condition
Six of 10 seniors who survived a bus crash in southern Manitoba that killed 15 others were listed in critical condition in hospital, health officials said Friday. The remaining four were also in hospital, where most of the injured were dealing with head injuries and broken bones. They were among a group of seniors from…
More Than 17 Million COVID Vaccine Doses Expired, Public Health Agency Reports
Over 17,300,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses procured by the federal government have expired, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC). The figure was revealed in response to an Inquiry of Ministry by Conservative MP Kelly Block on April 25, in which she asked how many COVID-19 vaccine doses procured by the federal government had been…
Canada Deploying 15 Tanks and 130 Army Personnel to Latvia: Defence Minister
Canada will be deploying 15 Leopard 2 tanks along with support personnel and equipment to Latvia, joining a NATO-enhanced battle group meant to respond to any potential security threats in the Baltic Sea region, says National Defence Minister Anita Anand. On June 16, Anand told reporters during an online news conference she held from Brussels, Belgium, that Canada’s…
Tory MP Introduces Bill to Enhance Canada-Taiwan Ties
A private member’s bill aimed at bolstering Canada’s ties with Taiwan was introduced in the House of Commons on June 15. Bill C-343 was introduced by Conservative MP Michael Cooper, who said that strengthening ties with Taiwan is in the national interest considering it is Canada’s 11th largest trading partner and manufactures critical high-tech products such as…
Conservative MP Introduces Bill to Enhance Canada-Taiwan Ties
Conservative MP Michael Cooper has introduced a private member’s bill in the House of Commons aimed at bolstering Canada’s ties with Taiwan. Upon introducing Bill C-343 on June 15, Cooper said strengthening ties with Taiwan is in the national interest considering it is Canada’s 11th largest trading partner and manufactures critical high-tech products such as semiconductors….
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