The federal government aims to increase the number of regulated child-care spaces across Canada and reduce fees by an average of 50 per cent by the end of 2022 and $10 a day by 2026.
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Applications open for dental care benefits touted by Liberals as inflation relief
Liberals say the plan will boost kids’ oral health while alleviating economic hardships for Canadians. Families without private insurance and earning less than $90,000 per year are eligible to receive up to $1,300 over two years for out-of-pocket dental costs for children under 12.
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New listings lag as Fraser Valley real estate market sees third month of declining sales
SURREY, British Columbia, Dec. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With sales down almost seven per cent from October, and new listings off by more than 20 per cent, the Fraser Valley housing market continues its slowing trend heading into the holiday season. Despite the market slowdown, opportunities are available, as evidenced by brisk turnover time...
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PBBM wants stronger private, public sector tie-up for healthcare; seeks improved digitalization
MANILA, NOVEMBER 24, 2022–President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday raised the need to further strengthen the collaboration between the public and private sectors to improve the country’s health sector. This comes after he met with representatives of the healthcare cluster of the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC). In the meeting, the President tasked the...
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Philippine President Marcos Jr wants scholarships to address nurses’ exodus; private sector steps up aid for healthcare
MANILA – Most Filipinos believe the country is headed in the right direction under the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the latest survey results released by OCTA Research showed. Based on the 4th quarter of 2022 Tugon ng Masa survey of OCTA, 85 percent of Filipino adults said the Philippines is headed in the...
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Most Pinoys believe the Philippines is on right track under President Marcos Jr admin
MANILA – Most Filipinos believe the country is headed in the right direction under the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the latest survey results released by OCTA Research showed. Based on the 4th quarter of 2022 Tugon ng Masa survey of OCTA, 85 percent of Filipino adults said the Philippines is headed in the...
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It’s Harder to Escape Poverty Today than 30 Years Ago, New Report Reveals
A new report by Feed Ontario reveals skyrocketing food bank use with a 64 percent increase in first-time visitors, and points to the lack of quality employment opportunities and disinvestments in essential social support programs as the drivers of this growth. TORONTO, Nov. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Feed Ontario released its 2022 Hunger Report...
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Croatia boots Canada out of the World Cup, then kicks it when it’s down
Croatia booted Canada out of the World Cup on Sunday, then kicked it when it was down. While the Canadians still have one game left to play in Group F, Sunday’s 4-1 loss to Croatia ended their hopes of advancing to the knockout round. John Herdman’s men will go home after facing No. 22 Morocco...
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Canada fans proud after ‘heritage moment’ first goal, despite ousting from tournament
"It feels about as good as any other [Canadian] sporting moment." The goal may be remembered as a pivotal occasion for soccer in Canada. He said the feeling in the room was unforgettable to see people celebrating soccer in Toronto on such a large scale.
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Emergencies Act inquiry studies fundamental rights and freedoms at stake in protests
The inquiry into the Liberal government’s historic choice to invoke the Emergencies Act to quell weeks-long demonstrations against COVID-19 mandates last winter is now moving into its public policy phase. The Public Order Emergency Commission is expected to hear this week from about 50 experts who will share their perspectives on the use of the...