Tag: Canada

BC to Require Licence for Asbestos Abatement Contractors by 2024

British Columbia will soon be the first jurisdiction in Canada to implement a licensing requirement for asbestos abatement contractors. The Labour Ministry says workers must be licensed by Jan. 1. This comes following changes to the Workers Compensation Act last year, requiring that contractors who remove the cancer-causing material use only trained and certified workers….


Toronto Holocaust Museum Opens, Shares Stories of Dozens of Survivors

A new museum that features stories from more than 70 Holocaust survivors has opened in Toronto, with the aim of sharing their experiences and combating antisemitism. The Toronto Holocaust Museum, which received funding from the federal and provincial governments as well as donors, features themed galleries, a theatre and educational programming. Ontario Premier Doug Ford encouraged…


David Johnston Resigns as Special Rapporteur Into Foreign Interference

Former governor general David Johnston says he will resign from his role as special rapporteur into foreign interference. In a resignation letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on June 9, Johnston said that his appointment to the role of probing Beijing’s interference in Canada hasn’t helped to build trust in democratic institutions because of partisanship. Johnston’s…


David Johnston Resigns as Special Rapporteur on Foreign Interference

Former governor general David Johnston says he will resign from his role as special rapporteur on foreign interference because of the “highly partisan atmosphere” around his appointment. “I am therefore tendering my resignation, effective no later than the end of June 2023, or as soon as I deliver a brief final report, which I hope…


‘Leave Our Kids Alone’: Hundreds Gather in Ottawa to Protest Against Gender Ideology

Hundreds of protestors rallied near schools in Ottawa’s west end on Friday to protest against gender ideology being taught to children, while hundreds of LGBT supporters gathered to counter-protest the group. The Ottawa Police Service shut down Broadview Avenue for the “Education over Indoctrination” rally, which was organized in part by B.C. resident Chris Elston, who…


Nova Scotia Identifies Thousands of Stolen Records in Global Security Breach

Officials in Nova Scotia have identified thousands of files stolen in a global data breach affecting the personal information of at least 100,000 people in the province. Cybersecurity and Digital Solutions Minister Colton LeBlanc said Friday that a number of current and former teachers were victims of the hack, as were students, inmates and even…


Eyes on the Weather as Residents Pack and Flee From Fierce Wildfire in Northeast B.C.

Tumbler Ridge resident Michelle Chisholm and her family had their bags packed with all the essentials, including camping gear, when an order to evacuate the town forced them to leave. Chisholm, who has lived in Tumbler Ridge in northeastern British Columbia for 10 years, said her dilemma was dealing with her horse since she doesn’t…


Eyes on the Weather as Residents Pack and Flee From Fierce Wildfire in Northeast BC

Tumbler Ridge resident Michelle Chisholm and her family had their bags packed with all the essentials, including camping gear, when an order to evacuate the town forced them to leave. Chisholm, who has lived in Tumbler Ridge in northeastern British Columbia for 10 years, said her dilemma was dealing with her horse since she doesn’t…


Lawyer for Bernardo Victims Says Families Told of Transfer the Day It Happened

The lawyer for the families of two of Paul Bernardo’s victims says the Correctional Service of Canada only told one of them that he was being transferred from maximum-security prison on the day it happened. Tim Danson says the family of Kristen French was notified of the convicted killer’s transfer in the morning of May…


Rights Body Criticizes Quebec for Booting Religious Group From Convention Centre

Quebec’s human rights commission has criticized the provincial government for blocking a religious gathering at a publicly owned convention centre after a cabinet minister said the event would have promoted anti-abortion views. The commission issued a statement saying it was concerned about the government’s decision and reminding the province about the importance of freedom of…