Cyberbullying more common for adults than children during pandemic, say experts
Cyberbullying among children may have decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic, but adults in the workplace may be at greater risk, according to experts. “I suspect the vitriol is greater than it’s ever been, because collectively, the world is engaged in a pandemic that has led to polarized viewpoints,” said Tracy Vaillancourt, a counselling psychology professor […]
New border control bill doesn’t strike a balance between security and civil liberties, says Sen. Simons
A government bill aiming to set a new threshold for allowing border guards to search a traveller’s personal devices is going in the wrong direction and needs more scrutiny, according to a Senator. “The language of Bill S-7—let me stress this—actually lowers the bar for a search. Far from enhancing our privacy rights, as the court […]
‘A first step’: $2B health-care top up welcomed, but better collaboration needed to tackle challenges, say experts
Health industry experts are largely welcoming Bill C-17, which would see a $2-billion infusion of federal cash shared between every province and territory meant to address troubling backlogs in health-care systems created throughout COVID-19. But they also say the money is not nearly enough after so many months of a system stretched to the limit, […]
Playoff season: hockey on the Hill
New report on RCMP’s ‘shocking’ systemic violence against women calls out Ministers Mendicino, Ien
Canada has a “national public safety crisis on its hands” that must be addressed by establishing an external review of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police’s “toxic culture” and the violence perpetrated against women within the force and the broader population, according to a new report by a Canadian coalition of women’s organizations. The Canadian Feminist […]
With late-night sittings on the horizon, the House heats up
Things are heating up in the House faster than the temperature is rising in Ottawa. It’s still early May, but June’s summer sillies seem to be infiltrating the House, as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) was accused by Conservative House Leader John Brassard (Barrie-Innisfil, Ont.) last week of dropping an F-bomb during a hectic […]
Feds must do more to support Ukraine, say experts, Ukrainians, opposition MPs
To date, Canada has committed $2.9-billion in combined loans and direct funding to support Ukraine’s defence against Russia and in support of Ukrainian citizens, but opposition MPs and Ukrainian political figures say Canada needs to provide more military supplies, and immigration experts say its immigration program for Ukrainians is “lacking.” This figure includes $1.3-billion in […]
Media experts split on merits, drawbacks of Online News Act designed to address ‘market imbalance’
Although some media experts say they welcome the Online News Act as a short-term solution in an increasingly urgent situation facing Canada’s news media industry, others are wary of legislative overreach, and concerned the proposed legislation will do little to address the larger crisis facing journalism in Canada today. Digital giants Facebook and Google have […]
How to prosecute Putin for war crimes and genocide of Ukrainians
When the House unanimously passed NDP MP Heather McPherson’s motion on April 27 recognizing Russian actions in Ukraine as genocide, it was the third country to do so after Lithuania and Estonia. “In a Parliament [where it is] often very difficult to get all members on the same page, every party declared unanimous support for […]
Abortion debate will ‘quite likely’ define Conservative leadership election, say Conservatives
With Roe vs. Wade making international headlines, the divisive issue of abortion access will have a significant impact on the down ballot support and fundraising for candidates on both sides of the divide in the ongoing Conservative leadership election, say Conservatives. In interviews with The Hill Times, political insiders supporting different candidates and one leading […]
