Justin Trudeau will be in New York City today.
The prime minister has a series of meetings and events, during which he is expected to promote Canada as a trade and investment partner for American businesses.
One topic that has been garnering a lot of attention, is what Ottawa is planning for its critical minerals sector.
Business Council of Canada senior adviser Louise Blais says there is no time like the present for spelling out how Canada expects to tap into such rich resources.
Malcolmson says the money will be spread across regional health authorities to provide training and resources for health workers caring for people experiencing a mental health crisis, with the aim of reducing suicide deaths. Malcolmson's ministry says the provincial coroners service investigated 582 suicide deaths last year, down from 597 in 2020 and 634 in 2019.
Mackenzie says a report released by her office finds the province provides the lowest support for seniors in nine areas, including home support, eye exams, hearing aids and monthly supplements.
A Canada-wide warrant was issued for Purewal late last month after he removed the ankle monitor he was wearing while on bail. He was awaiting sentencing for his part in a 2021 kidnapping in Richmond when he was last seen in Coquitlam on Aug. 26.
Some long COVID patients suffering symptoms including fatigue and shortness of breath are showing signs of autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, suggests a Canadian study that builds on similar findings elsewhere.
The documents calculated the expected revenues from the Canada Recovery Dividend and a proposed permanent increase to corporate taxes on banks and life insurance groups. The PBO said the dividend — a one-time 15 per cent windfall tax on banks and life insurers profits made during the pandemic — will generate $3 billion.
There are more than two dozen recommendations in their report aimed at the provincial prosecution service and the courts, saying it isn’t sustainable for police to continue to bear the main responsibility to manage prolific offenders. Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth says the government will start with the return of a prolific offenders management program.