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Canadian PM Justin Trudeau: “What we learned from this COVID crisis, we will be applying to the climate crisis, to the housing crisis, to reconciliation, to making sure everyone has good jobs… ” pic.twitter.com/diFGG7NkWE
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) August 30, 2021
Canada Federal Election Polls and News: Prediction – Liberals 136, Conservatives 142, NDP 31 seats
Canada is headed for a federal election on September 20th, 2021. On 15th August, 2021 Governor-General Mary Simon dissolved Parliament at Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s request. Canada’s next fixed-date election was set for October 2023. However, Justin Trudeau urged the Governor to dissolve the Parliament saying Canadians deserve a chance to decide who should guide the country out of the pandemic.
There’s not going to be any ‘out of the pandemic’.
Canada calls for “gendered” approach to combatting terrorism in UN submission
In a recent submission to the United Nations Security Council, the Canadian government advocated for a “gendered and intersectional” approach to preventing terrorism and violent extremism.
Alberta feed stores inundated with calls for ivermectin over false claims livestock dewormer treats COVID
Alberta feed stores say they’re receiving a deluge of callers asking to buy ivermectin due to misinformation that suggests the livestock dewormer can be used to treat COVID-19 in humans.
Lance Olson, manager of Lone Star Tack & Feed Inc., located just outside of Calgary, said false claims circulating about the animal medication have brought the wrong kind of attention to his business.
Ford expected to give details of vaccine passport on Tuesday
Government had been adamant it would not bring in a verification system despite calls from health and business groups and polls showing strong public support.
What happens to the Afghan children who arrive alone in Canada?
In the rare cases of children arriving in Canada without parents, a group of government agencies will provide housing and an advocate to fight for them as their refugee status is determined.
“Vaccine passport programs might not be enough”
then camps won't be enough…
but don't worry they have a "final solution" https://t.co/vV1wQMUaxj— Alberta-Leonidas (@AlbertaLeonidas) August 30, 2021
Liberals move forward to end plastic pollution and reduce waste
“Canadians are tired of plastic littering our oceans, lakes, rivers, and lands – and harming the ecosystems that are home to invaluable wildlife and marine life,” said Bernadette Jordan, Liberal candidate for South Shore—St. Margarets. “Plastic takes hundreds of years to break down. This pollution will not only outlive us, it will outlive our children and grandchildren. We have to take bold action now to end plastic waste and protect our environment for future generations.”
Canadian Cops Blow Off Drone Operation Laws, Crash Their Drone Into A Landing Airplane
Someone finally hit an airplane with a drone while flying it near an airport. And of all people, it was the cops.
“I’m not going to back down,” says Justin Trudeau amid disturbing boos from protesters Sunday.
The liberal leader insisted that the protests, which have now become a daily occurrence in his events, will not affect his commitments when the federal election campaign enters its third week.
“I think we have to understand that people have had a difficult year, that the world is changing rapidly, that there is fear, there is anxiety,” he said. “But let me also be very, very clear: I am absolutely resolute in my conviction to continue to move Canada forward.”
Calgary community hosting weekend-long reconciliation event
The Calgary community of Lake Bonavista is hoping its residents will come together to learn more about Indigenous relations and their part in reconciliation this weekend.
Defence department scrubs webpage saying employer-mandated vaccines are unlawful
As previously reported by True North, the frequently asked questions page for Canadian Armed Forces members and civilian staff of the department said, until recently, that vaccination against COVID-19 was a personal choice and could not legally be compelled by an employer. The page also offered unvaccinated employees guidance on how to report and deal with “stigmatization” from vaccinated colleagues.
‘It isn’t good enough’: Advocate calls for investigation into Canada’s evacuation efforts in Afghanistan
‘As a nation, we need to understand what could have been done better. And frankly, what went wrong,’ said Andrew Rusk, co-founder of Not Left Behind.
‘The Delta variant is here’: Outbreak reported in First Nation care home in Manitoba
Sagkeeng First Nation Chief Derrick Henderson confirmed 23 cases of the Delta variant have been identified at the George M. Guimond Care Centre. Of these cases, he said, 19 are residents. No deaths have been reported.