Page 2 - Pearson Centre News Today

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced the appointment of three new senators to represent Ontario, bringing vacancies in the Senate down to a dozen.

Opinion: Instead, delays have undermined trust in the process.

Website lets voters compare need against completed units in their municipality

On Sept. 7, with assistance from a community advisory committee, the City of Toronto officially established a new "Toronto for all" public education campaign to increase awareness about the continuing

After falling short in its bid for Ontario government funding, Elliot Lake is being forced to aim a little lower as it plans new multi-million-dollar arts and sports centres.

Canada's coat of arms was adopted by royal proclamation 100 years ago. But some say its design, which is based on the four "founding nations" of European setters - England, Scotland, Ireland and France - is overdue for a revamp that would recognize the role of First Nations, Inuit and Métis.

B.C. needs an independent agency to investigate civil rights violations in long-term care The biggest problem for citizens living in long-term care facilities is they have no practical way to enforce their civil rights, writes Paul Caune, an advocate for people with disabilities. Social Sharing Seniors, people with disabilities have rights enshrined in Canadian law — but need a way to enforce them Paul Caune · For CBC News Opinion · Posted: Jan 28, 2021 4:00 AM PT | Last Updated: January...

iPolitics By Janet E Silver. Published on Dec 17, 2020 11:32am The Hall of Honour in the Centre Block on Parliament Hill (Wikimedia Commons) As we head into the final week before Christmas, we have a few notable staff changes on the Hill. Andrée-Lyne Hallé is heading back to the prime minister’s office, where she’ll serve as director of issues management and parliamentary affairs after spending most of last year as Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland’s director of operati...

iPolitics By Janet E Silver. Published on Dec 10, 2020 10:32am David Lametti, the federal Minister of Justice, makes a speech during a ceremony in Toronto. (Steve Russell/Toronto Star) Alex Steinhouse (LinkedIn photo) Steinhouse has been at justice for the past four years, and previously served as director of parliamentary affairs, and policy and parliamentary affairs advisory in Lametti’s office. During the federal election last year, he served as legal counsel for the Liberal Par...