Cormac Mac Sweeney
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'Toxic' online posts having negative impact on federal election voters
One group says nasty posts about parties and politicians surrounding the federal election is having a negative impact on voter engagement. → Read More
Protesters target Liberal Justin Trudeau's weekend campaign stops
The security of federal election campaign events is at the top of the agenda after Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau was hounded by angry protesters over the weekend. → Read More
Concerns about youth voter turnout in election due to pandemic challenges
There are concerns that young people may face more barriers and deterrents in casting their ballots during this pandemic federal election. → Read More
Federal Election 2021: Leaders make big promises on Day 3 of the campaign
On Day 3 of the federal election campaign trail most party leaders have their eyes on Toronto as they make big promises regarding childcare and jobs. → Read More
Report: Trudeau government to call snap election Sept. 20
Justin Trudeau's government is expected to formally announce a snap election on Sunday, sources tell Reuters. The Liberals have not confirmed. → Read More
Canada to fight for release of Michael Spavor after Chinese conviction
Foreign Affairs Minister Marc Garneau says Canada is fighting for the release of Michael Spavor after a Chinese court sentenced him to 11 years in prison. → Read More
Canada election can be held safely despite COVID concerns: Hajdu
A federal election call could be around the corner during a potential fourth wave of COVID-19, with speculation about a fall vote mounting in recent months. → Read More
4th wave of COVID-19 in Canada inevitable, but severity tied to vaccinations: expert
One of the country's leading infectious disease experts says how small or large a fourth wave of COVID-19 will be in Canada is tied to vaccination rates. → Read More
Toronto Blue Jays return to Canada approved for July 30
The Toronto Blue Jays are getting a National Interest Exemption from the federal government and should be able to return to Toronto in time for a homestand beginning July 30, the team announced Friday. “So grateful for the support and hospitality in Dunedin, and Buffalo but after over 650 days, we will finally be coming … → Read More
Feds confident airports will be ready when border restrictions ease
Omar Alghabra says government has been in contact with airlines and airports but says reopening may not happen as soon as the restrictions expire. → Read More
Details of Canada-U.S. border reopening expected soon
Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc is hinting more details about a gradual re-opening of the Canada-U.S. border is on its way. → Read More
Indigenous people can now reclaim traditional names on passports, other ID
Indigenous people can now apply to change their names on documents like passports, status cards, permanent residency documents, and social insurance cards. → Read More
Canada Public Health Agency doesn't rule out two-dose summer
The head of logistics for Canada's vaccine rollout is urging people to do their part to lead the country out of the COVID-19 pandemic. → Read More
Muslim council pushes Canada to strengthen hate laws in wake of London attack
The National Council for Canadian Muslims is calling on all levels of government to review and strengthen laws around hate crimes and terrorism. → Read More
Trudeau says government looking at plan for return of international tourists
The prime minister says the federal government plans to take a phased approach to welcoming back international visitors as pandemic restrictions loosen. → Read More
Trudeau government says Pope's statement on residential schools not good enough
"Residential school survivors ... need to hear the Pope apologize, explicitly for the Catholic Church's role," said Crown Indigenous Relations Minister. → Read More
Former Prime Minister John Turner honoured with Canada Post stamp
Former Prime Minister John Turner has been honoured with a stamp that features a photo of him smiling as he sails a boat in the Haida Gwaii in B.C. in 1985. → Read More
Indigenous communities to get access to funding for residential school site searches
The government says Indigenous communities will get details on Wednesday telling them how they can access funding to help in searches of former residential school sites. → Read More
Feds launching home retrofit program in effort to reach net-zero emissions
A new federal program will see people get up to $5,000 for projects on their homes that will help make them more energy efficient. → Read More
COVID-19 vaccine incentives could be required in Canada at some point: expert
One expert believes Canada may eventually have to follow the lead of many U.S. states and offer incentives to get enough people vaccinated against COVID-19. → Read More