Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigns from Trudeau’s cabinet

As Canada approaches its federal election, with U.S. relations, economic concerns, and affordability taking center stage, Indian residential school survivors and their advocates are calling on all political parties to commit to supporting investigations into unmarked burials and missing children. This plea comes in light of the discovery of over a hundred "unmarked burial features" at the former McIntosh Indian Residential School, and researchers indicate there may be additional potential burial sites on the property....

A large-scale study published in JAMA Internal Medicine by Dr. Rebecca Smith-Bindman estimated that CT scans performed in the U.S. could lead to over 100,000 cancer cases, primarily lung, colon, leukemia, and bladder cancers. In 2023, 61.5 million Americans underwent 93 million CT exams, exposing patients to higher doses of ionizing radiation compared to standard X-rays. The findings suggest that if current practices continue, CT-related cancers could account for 5% of annual cancer diagnoses, with...

Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet's performance in upcoming debates is seen as crucial for the party's campaign, particularly as they aim to sway undecided voters amidst a current 15-point deficit against the Liberals in Quebec. Supporters anticipate a positive shift in polling following Blanchet's debates, although experts advise managing expectations, cautioning against overconfidence. While recent polls show Blanchet trailing behind competitors like Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre, the debates' timing close to advance polls raises...

SummaryMike de Jong, a former British Columbia cabinet minister, is running as an Independent in the federal election for Abbotsford—South Langley after being rejected as a Conservative candidate, a decision he attributes to dissatisfaction with the party's nomination process. His candidacy has raised concerns about the Conservatives' internal decisions, which are believed to contribute to their declining public support against the Liberals. De Jong, who previously supported Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, campaigned for a year...

The chief of Neskantaga First Nation is urging the federal government to provide immediate assistance in establishing a mobile health centre for the community following the closure of their nursing station due to flooding. This facility, the only health-care centre in the remote northwestern Ontario area, has been out of operation since Sunday when the First Nation declared a state of emergency. The nursing station, named Rachel Bessie Sakanee Memorial Nursing Station, has been serving...

Canadians have significantly reduced their vacation plans to the U.S. recently due to several factors, including an ongoing tariff conflict, a weaker Canadian dollar, and reports of travelers being detained by U.S. officials. These developments come alongside former President Trump’s comments about the possibility of annexing Canada, which have added to the unease. As a result, many Canadians are reconsidering or avoiding trips south of the border altogether. Full Article