Opinion: Bad tobacco settlement means better laws are urgently needed

Summary In response to an antisemitic attack in Boulder, Colorado, where eight people were injured by Mohamed Sabry Soliman, Canadian Jewish organizations have urged governments to take action against rising antisemitism. Soliman, who used Molotov cocktails and claimed to shout “Free Palestine,” has been charged with a federal hate crime, with the FBI treating it as terrorism. Following this incident, incidents of antisemitism have surged in Canada, with a reported 71% increase in hate crimes...

Marlene Barzeele, a resident of Smeaton, Saskatchewan, is actively helping her community amidst the devastating SHOE wildfire, which has forced evacuations and left many scrambling to protect their homes. After fleeing her own property at Little Bear Lake, she organized donations for those remaining, with the assistance of her daughter and friend, leading to a significant response from the community. Despite the fire's destruction, including the loss of cabins and campgrounds, there have been some...

Prime Minister Mark Carney's upcoming legislation aimed at fast-tracking national interest projects faces opposition from the Assembly of First Nations (AFN), led by National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak, who warns it threatens First Nations' treaty rights and jurisdiction. She insists that "free, prior and informed consent" from First Nations is essential before proceeding with major projects, highlighting concerns about insufficient time for review and the need for collaboration on Indigenous issues, such as infrastructure and...

A man discovered in a parking lot with drugs, a dangerous prohibited handgun, and an over-capacity magazine has been released due to violations of his Charter rights by two Ottawa police officers, who also lied in court regarding the situation. His defense lawyer has suggested that a system be established to inform officers when such breaches occur. This case highlights significant concerns about police conduct and the integrity of the legal process in relation to...

Summary Prime Minister Mark Carney is meeting with provincial and territorial premiers in Saskatoon to discuss fast-tracking major infrastructure and energy projects, aiming to reduce approval times from five to two years. The proposed legislation would allow certain projects deemed nationally significant to bypass some existing approvals, with Alberta's pipeline proposal highlighted as crucial by Premier Danielle Smith. The meeting will also address interprovincial trade barriers and the impact of potential U.S. tariffs on Canadian...

On May 22, 2025, divers John Ryan and his team confirmed the long-rumored presence of a 1920s Essex sedan at the bottom of Lake Minnewanka in Banff National Park, located nearly 60 meters deep. Using sonar technology, they located the vehicle, which was reported to have fallen through the ice in the late 1920s, and found it in just seven minutes despite poor visibility. The discovery has sparked interest in possibly uncovering more submerged artifacts...