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Provinces take issue with proposed federal mental health transfer

Provinces take issue with proposed federal mental health transfer

OTTAWA — Though provincial governments are clamouring for more funds to bolster their health systems in the wake of COVID-19, some are pushing back against a Liberal election promise to offer dedicated funding for mental health.
MPs hold emergency debate on B.C. floods, climate change

MPs hold emergency debate on B.C. floods, climate change

OTTAWA — The House of Commons held an emergency debate Wednesday night on the devastating floods in British Columbia amid increased attention to how ill-prepared the country is for the effects of a changing climate.
B.C. human rights commissioner report outlines racial disparities in policing

B.C. human rights commissioner report outlines racial disparities in policing

VICTORIA — The office of British Columbia's human rights commissioner says an analysis of data from five police services across the province shows "profound racial disparities" and it is calling for changes toaddress discrimination in policing.
B.C. braces for storms as it is in 'uncharted territory': public safety minister

B.C. braces for storms as it is in 'uncharted territory': public safety minister

British Columbia remains in "uncharted territory" with a chain of storms set to sweep over areas of the province that are already struggling to recover from devastating flooding, Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth said Wednesday.
Conservatives say virtual Commons proceedings allow government to dodge scrutiny

Conservatives say virtual Commons proceedings allow government to dodge scrutiny

OTTAWA — The Liberal government faced questions on Wednesday about whether ministers would bother to turn up to debates if the House of Commons returns to a hybrid system.
Liberals introduce bill with targeted pandemic aid for businesses, workers

Liberals introduce bill with targeted pandemic aid for businesses, workers

OTTAWA — The Trudeau Liberals have outlined their latest aid package for an economy recovering from COVID-19, proposing targeted support to severely affected businesses, locked-down workers, and extra weeks of benefits that expired just days ago.
Military's water treatment system in Iqaluit stopped after high winds knock down tent

Military's water treatment system in Iqaluit stopped after high winds knock down tent

IQALUIT — The Canadian military says it has temporarily stopped its water treatment operations in Iqaluit after high winds knocked down one of its tents.
Chinese telecom firm seeks stay of federal national security divestment order

Chinese telecom firm seeks stay of federal national security divestment order

OTTAWA — A state-owned Chinese telecommunications firm is asking a judge to pause a federal order to divest its stake in a Canadian subsidiary over national security concerns while broader arguments play out in court.
First postelection question period picks up where campaign partisanship left off

First postelection question period picks up where campaign partisanship left off

OTTAWA — Members of Parliament wasted no time Wednesday plunging back into fractious partisanship. In the first question period since the Sept.
COVID-19 vaccinations for Yukon kids to start in early December: premier

COVID-19 vaccinations for Yukon kids to start in early December: premier

WHITEHORSE — COVID-19 vaccinations for children in Yukon between the ages of five and 11 will start in early December.