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‘One-off funding announcements’ not the way to fix homelessness and substance use, says Burlington mayor

A group representing Ontario’s big cities is calling on the province to appoint a minister to lead a plan to tackle homelessness, mental health, and substance use, noting the federal government ‘has not stepped up as promised.’

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Liberal to independent: Jane Cordy looks back on 24 years in the Senate

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As Trump threatens 25 per cent tariffs, revived Canada-U.S. Cabinet Committee meets weekly

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Some Liberal MPs upset with Trudeau for not consulting caucus or cabinet before announcing two-month GST holiday and $250 cheques

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House Finance Committee receives more than 800 briefs ahead of 2025 budget

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Climate change, housing needs of Northern Canada require tailored funding model based on more than population, say Idlout and Simpson

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Canadians see improvements to Indigenous, gender rights over time, but cool on welcoming immigrants, asylum seekers: survey

NewsBY STEPHEN JEFFERY

Approximately two-thirds of respondents were hopeful about the future of human rights within Canada in 2024, but only 37 per cent shared that sentiment about the global situation.

Canadians see improvements to Indigenous, gender rights over time, but cool on welcoming immigrants, asylum seekers: survey

NewsBY STEPHEN JEFFERY

Approximately two-thirds of respondents were hopeful about the future of human rights within Canada in 2024, but only 37 per cent shared that sentiment about the global situation.

Most-lobbied Grit MPs hear push for health accountability measures, most-lobbied Tory MPs hear push for environment, trade issues

House gridlock remains as Canada seeks to quickly respond to Trump tariff threats

As Trump’s tariff threats fly at the ‘whim of a tweet,’ Canada needs united front, says federalism expert

A social innovation approach is needed to tackle homelessness

OpinionBY TED HEWITT

‘Enormously complex’ file in store for new minister Saks, say addictions specialists, as calls grow for more funding to address ‘overdose crisis’

NewsBY MIKE LAPOINTE

NDP, Liberal MPs say Canada can learn lessons from Portugal’s ‘integrated, multifaceted, and patient-centred’ drug model

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Trudeau can’t afford more unaffordable housing

OpinionBY SUSAN RILEY

Record Alberta opioid deaths in April a ‘blow’ to Conservative focus on recovery, but don’t bet on softened stance: Tory pundit

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A social innovation approach is needed to tackle homelessness

OpinionBY TED HEWITT

Crisis is often a powerful spur for social innovation. We must leverage our research strengths in taking a systems-level approach to address the homelessness crisis.

A social innovation approach is needed to tackle homelessness

OpinionBY TED HEWITT

Crisis is often a powerful spur for social innovation. We must leverage our research strengths in taking a systems-level approach to address the homelessness crisis.

‘Enormously complex’ file in store for new minister Saks, say addictions specialists, as calls grow for more funding to address ‘overdose crisis’

NewsBY MIKE LAPOINTE

'Until we start taking this seriously and we actually see some political will to do something about this, we’re going to continue to see it getting worse,' says University of Calgary clinical assistant professor Robert Tanguay.

‘Enormously complex’ file in store for new minister Saks, say addictions specialists, as calls grow for more funding to address ‘overdose crisis’

NewsBY MIKE LAPOINTE

'Until we start taking this seriously and we actually see some political will to do something about this, we’re going to continue to see it getting worse,' says University of Calgary clinical assistant professor Robert Tanguay.

NDP, Liberal MPs say Canada can learn lessons from Portugal’s ‘integrated, multifaceted, and patient-centred’ drug model

NewsBY STUART BENSON

NDP MP Gord Johns says in his meetings with experts and stakeholders in Portugal he heard ‘no appetite’ for mandating treatment or for a return to criminalizing drug use.

NDP, Liberal MPs say Canada can learn lessons from Portugal’s ‘integrated, multifaceted, and patient-centred’ drug model

NewsBY STUART BENSON

NDP MP Gord Johns says in his meetings with experts and stakeholders in Portugal he heard ‘no appetite’ for mandating treatment or for a return to criminalizing drug use.

Trudeau can’t afford more unaffordable housing

OpinionBY SUSAN RILEY

Pierre Poilievre is offering quick fixes on housing. Sean Fraser has to show tangible, multiple and highly visible fixes before the next election. The future of this government could depend on it.

Trudeau can’t afford more unaffordable housing

OpinionBY SUSAN RILEY

Pierre Poilievre is offering quick fixes on housing. Sean Fraser has to show tangible, multiple and highly visible fixes before the next election. The future of this government could depend on it.

Record Alberta opioid deaths in April a ‘blow’ to Conservative focus on recovery, but don’t bet on softened stance: Tory pundit

NewsBY STUART BENSON

The Conservative solution to the opioid crisis is not just about reducing deaths, but also keeping streets safe, says Anthony Koch.

Record Alberta opioid deaths in April a ‘blow’ to Conservative focus on recovery, but don’t bet on softened stance: Tory pundit

NewsBY STUART BENSON

The Conservative solution to the opioid crisis is not just about reducing deaths, but also keeping streets safe, says Anthony Koch.

‘One-off funding announcements’ not the way to fix homelessness and substance use, says Burlington mayor

A group representing Ontario’s big cities is calling on the province to appoint a minister to lead a plan to tackle homelessness, mental health, and substance use, noting the federal government ‘has not stepped up as promised.’

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