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TORONTO—Throughout the pandemic, a larger share of racialized and Indigenous workers have been in jobs that put them in close proximity to others, increasing their risk of COVID-19 infection, says a new report by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA).
OTTAWA—Top executives of some of Canada’s largest companies saw their total pay in 2020 increase by an average of 17 per cent, or $171,000, compared to 2019, according to a new report from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA).
Today’s Evening Brief is brought to you by GCT’s #BetterDeltaport campaign. The Port of Vancouver’s business case for Roberts Bank Terminal 2 is falling apart. Why keep pushing ahead with a flawed plan instead of considering a better option for Canada, taxpayers, and the environment? Learn more about the better option. Good evening to you. “All vaccines in Canada have been approved by Health Canada. Our advice to provinces and territories, and to Canadians, has not changed,” Trudeau said during his national address. “Get your shot as soon as it’s your turn.” Andrew Meade/iPoli...
iPolitics By iPolitics. Published on Apr 20, 2021 6:09pm Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. Good evening to you. We begin with COVID-19 vaccines. And while a maximum of 3.1 million of them could be administered in Canada every week, the country’s vaccine rollout is only operating at about half capacity, with 1.8 million people (58 per cent of 3.1 million) getting a shot in the last seven days. The maximum number is based on a survey of provinces’ and territories’ individual capabilities, which was compiled by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC). The agency...
Evening Brief: Navigating a post-pandemic world By iPolitics. Published on Mar 12, 2021 5:56pm Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks to reporters in Ottawa on July 8. (Andrew Meade/iPolitics) Today’s Evening Brief is brought to you by News Media Canada. It’s time to level the digital playing field. Google and Facebook are using their monopoly to threaten and undermine local news. Other countries are taking action. It’s time for Canada to stand up to the web giants – and step up for local news. Learn more. Good evening to you. As people look ahead to how we’re going to navi...