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Dairy cows are seen at a farm in Sainte-Marie-Madelaine, Que. Friday, August 31, 2018. The Canadian government is expanding its surveillance program for a form of avian flu amid a growing outbreak in U.S. dairy cattle. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

Canada expanding surveillance, increasing testing for avian flu

Fragments of highly pathogenic avian flu have been detected in pasteurized milk sold in the U.S.

Dairy cows are seen at a farm in Sainte-Marie-Madelaine, Que. Friday, August 31, 2018. The Canadian government is expanding its surveillance program for a form of avian flu amid a growing outbreak in U.S. dairy cattle. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
A parliamentary committee reviewing Ottawa’s use of the Emergencies Act has set a date to get back to drafting a report that was initially due in December 2022. Police officers keep an eye on protest trucks, in Ottawa, Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Parliamentary report on Emergencies Act decision is 18 months past due

The committee has had more than its share of starts and stops

A parliamentary committee reviewing Ottawa’s use of the Emergencies Act has set a date to get back to drafting a report that was initially due in December 2022. Police officers keep an eye on protest trucks, in Ottawa, Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
A protester rests in their tent in a pro-Palestinian encampment set up on the University of Toronto campus in Toronto on Thursday, May 2, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

Encamped universities have to balance safety, free speech: Trudeau

A number of protest camps have sprung up on Canadian campuses in regards to Gaza conflict

A protester rests in their tent in a pro-Palestinian encampment set up on the University of Toronto campus in Toronto on Thursday, May 2, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
Almost 60 per cent of Canadians feel free speech is under threat, with nearly one in four who considers that threat to be serious, a new poll suggests. The Canada flag catches the morning light on the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

A majority of Canadians feel free speech is under threat: poll

Leger online survey found 57 per cent of respondents concerned about right of expression

Almost 60 per cent of Canadians feel free speech is under threat, with nearly one in four who considers that threat to be serious, a new poll suggests. The Canada flag catches the morning light on the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
A federal commission of inquiry into foreign interference is slated to release a report today on alleged meddling in the last two general elections. Commissioner Justice Marie-Josee Hogue listens as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appears as a witness at the Public Inquiry Into Foreign Interference in Federal Electoral Processes and Democratic Institutions in Ottawa on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Foreign interference, election integrity focus of federal report

Federal commission of inquiry releasing findings today on alleged meddling in past 2 elections

A federal commission of inquiry into foreign interference is slated to release a report today on alleged meddling in the last two general elections. Commissioner Justice Marie-Josee Hogue listens as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appears as a witness at the Public Inquiry Into Foreign Interference in Federal Electoral Processes and Democratic Institutions in Ottawa on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
The weight-loss drug Wegovy is shown in this undated handout photo. The makers of Ozempic say the weight-loss drug Wegovy will be available to patients in Canada starting Monday, May 6. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, Novo Nordisk Canada Inc. *MANDATORY CREDIT*

Weight loss drug Wegovy arriving in Canada next week

Drug to be used to treat obesity and related medical conditions, not intended for ‘cosmetic’ use

The weight-loss drug Wegovy is shown in this undated handout photo. The makers of Ozempic say the weight-loss drug Wegovy will be available to patients in Canada starting Monday, May 6. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, Novo Nordisk Canada Inc. *MANDATORY CREDIT*
Federal public servants will have to work from their offices at least three days a week as of Sept. 9. President of the Treasury Board Anita Anand rises during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill, in Ottawa, Thursday, April 18, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Patrick Doyle

3-days-in-the-office mandate blindsides federal government workers

Public Service Alliance of Canada outraged about new policies regarding work from home

Federal public servants will have to work from their offices at least three days a week as of Sept. 9. President of the Treasury Board Anita Anand rises during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill, in Ottawa, Thursday, April 18, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Patrick Doyle
The future site of Thunderhead: Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ National Monument is marked out in the dirt by a translucent ring behind political leaders and members of the LGBT Purge Fund as they participate in a ground breaking ceremony in Ottawa, on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Clouds part as national LBGTQ monument work begins in Ottawa

Monument inspired by ‘those whose storms renew the land and make things right’

The future site of Thunderhead: Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ National Monument is marked out in the dirt by a translucent ring behind political leaders and members of the LGBT Purge Fund as they participate in a ground breaking ceremony in Ottawa, on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Leader of the Conservative Party Pierre Poilievre rises in response to the Speaker asking him to withdraw language during Question Period, Tuesday, April 30, 2024 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Conservatives say Trudeau stepped over the line, speaker should resign

Opposition wants Greg Fergus to step aside after he allowed comments by PM, booted Poilievre

Leader of the Conservative Party Pierre Poilievre rises in response to the Speaker asking him to withdraw language during Question Period, Tuesday, April 30, 2024 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Kristie Mar, shown in a handout photo, started caring for her ill mother at 16 and is hoping a national caregiver strategy will recognize those who often put their own lives on hold to look after their loved ones. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO

Canada’s caregivers need respite, home support and compensation: report

National strategy must recognize caregivers as ‘backbone’ of society: centre

Kristie Mar, shown in a handout photo, started caring for her ill mother at 16 and is hoping a national caregiver strategy will recognize those who often put their own lives on hold to look after their loved ones. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre rises during Question Period, Wednesday, April 17, 2024 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Poilievre tossed from the house after calling Trudeau a ‘wacko’

Speaker ejected opposition leader after giving him multiple chances to withdraw comment

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre rises during Question Period, Wednesday, April 17, 2024 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland waits for the start of a TV interview after tabling the federal budget on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Freeland tabled a motion to introduce the federal budget in the House of Commons today, but the document does not include the government’s proposed capital gains tax changes. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Capital gains changes not included in Freeland’s proposed budget legislation

Changes expected to come in separate legislation, forcing to opposition to address them directly

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland waits for the start of a TV interview after tabling the federal budget on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Freeland tabled a motion to introduce the federal budget in the House of Commons today, but the document does not include the government’s proposed capital gains tax changes. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Federal Environment Commissioner Jerry V. DeMarco holds a press conference in Ottawa on Thursday, April 20, 2023. DeMarco is giving the federal government a failing grade on reducing their financial liability in remediating contaminated sites in the north — and says they’re leaving some Indigenous Peoples out of the process altogether. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Canada’s failures on contaminated sites putting the North at risk: audit

Indigenous peoples could bear the brunt as financial liabilities continue to grow

Federal Environment Commissioner Jerry V. DeMarco holds a press conference in Ottawa on Thursday, April 20, 2023. DeMarco is giving the federal government a failing grade on reducing their financial liability in remediating contaminated sites in the north — and says they’re leaving some Indigenous Peoples out of the process altogether. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Pro-Palestinian activists are seen in their encampment set up on McGill University’s campus in Montreal, Monday, April 29, 2024. The university says it will make efforts to de-escalate before asking for police help with a camp that’s been set up on campus by pro-Palestinian activists. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi

Police ponder move after McGill asks for help with pro-Palestinian encampment

Activists at Montreal university have said they have no intention of dismantling their tents soon

Pro-Palestinian activists are seen in their encampment set up on McGill University’s campus in Montreal, Monday, April 29, 2024. The university says it will make efforts to de-escalate before asking for police help with a camp that’s been set up on campus by pro-Palestinian activists. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during a press conference in Oakville, Ontario, on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston

Trudeau turns to podcasts in bid to get his message to take hold

PM recently appeared on four podcasts as he travels the country

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during a press conference in Oakville, Ontario, on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston
Pro-Palestinian student activists in Montreal have set up camp on the grounds of McGill University, following a wave of similar protests on campuses across the United States. Pro-Palestinian demonstrators at an encampment at McGill University in Montreal, Saturday, April 27, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Pro-Palestinian encampment grows at Montreal’s McGill university

More than 2 dozen tents were set up as of Sunday afternoon

Pro-Palestinian student activists in Montreal have set up camp on the grounds of McGill University, following a wave of similar protests on campuses across the United States. Pro-Palestinian demonstrators at an encampment at McGill University in Montreal, Saturday, April 27, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
Minister of the French Language Jean-François Roberge holds a press conference concerning the Plan for the French language in Montreal, Sunday, April 28, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Quebec unveils $603-million 5-year plan to protect French language

Strategy includes 21 measures, including increasing the number of immigrants who speak French

Minister of the French Language Jean-François Roberge holds a press conference concerning the Plan for the French language in Montreal, Sunday, April 28, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
Corporate boardrooms. Military barracks. Federal government offices. They’re not locales with a reputation for fostering diversity. Anita Anand has been trying to change that. Anand listens to a speaker during a news conference, in Ottawa, Monday, Oct. 23, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Corporate boardrooms. Military barracks. Federal government offices. They’re not locales with a reputation for fostering diversity. Anita Anand has been trying to change that. Anand listens to a speaker during a news conference, in Ottawa, Monday, Oct. 23, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
As more Canadians find themselves struggling to afford or find housing, the country’s smallest province is the only one that can point to legislation recognizing housing as a human right. An aerial view of houses in Oshawa, Ont., is shown on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Lars Hagberg

Canada recognizes housing as a human right. Few provinces have followed suit

Housing advocate urged every province to adopt legislation recognizing housing as a human right

As more Canadians find themselves struggling to afford or find housing, the country’s smallest province is the only one that can point to legislation recognizing housing as a human right. An aerial view of houses in Oshawa, Ont., is shown on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Lars Hagberg
Mykyta Zakharchenko, 18, poses for a portrait in Ottawa, in a Thursday, April 25, 2024 handout photo. Men eligible for military service in Ukraine will lose access to administrative services abroad, the Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Minister Dmytro Kuleba announced in a social media post Tuesday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Simon Hopkins

Ukrainian man in Canada faces limbo amid consular freeze

Men eligible for military service in Ukraine will lose access to administrative services abroad

Mykyta Zakharchenko, 18, poses for a portrait in Ottawa, in a Thursday, April 25, 2024 handout photo. Men eligible for military service in Ukraine will lose access to administrative services abroad, the Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Minister Dmytro Kuleba announced in a social media post Tuesday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Simon Hopkins