MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Thursday expressed regret over Facebook’s decision to take down the page of “Hands Off Our Children”, whose advocacy is to prevent minors from being recruited into organizations espousing violent extremism. In a statement, AFP Chief-of-Staff, Lt. Gen. Gilbert Gapay, acknowledged that the page was instrumental to...
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‘Won’t be gathering for Thanksgiving:’ Trudeau says COVID-19 2nd wave underway
In all, COVID-19 has killed about 9,250 people in Canada, while the cumulative case count has been edging toward the 150,000 mark.
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Five highlights from the speech from the throne
OTTAWA — In a new speech from the throne, the Liberal government detailed its plan to face the coming second wave of COVID-19, support Canadians and businesses that are still struggling because of the pandemic and boost the economy for longer-term recovery. Here are highlights from Wednesday’s speech: Helping provinces reinforce COVID-19 testing The Liberals...
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Liberals vow wage-subsidy extension to 2021, revamp of EI system in throne speech
The throne speech vows to use federal spending to get back the last million or so jobs, including through direct investments in the social sector and incentives for employers to hire and retain workers. The extension of the wage subsidy is touted as another way to create jobs.
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Reactions to the minority Liberal government’s speech from the throne
OTTAWA — “The prime minister had an opportunity to present a real plan to Canadians, and he didn’t do that.” — Candice Bergen, deputy Conservative leader — “I’m not surprised that the Liberal government and Prime Minister Trudeau put out a lot of nice words in this speech. They’re very good at doing that. They’ve...
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‘None of us are superhuman,’ says Public Health Agency of Canada president as she steps down amid pandemic
“Although we are very resilient, none of us are superhuman and I put myself in that category,”
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Former Liberal MP Raj Grewal charged with fraud and breach of trust by RCMP
He said he began frequenting the Casino du Lac Leamy in Gatineau, Que., in early 2016, racking up debt in the millions of dollars playing high-stakes blackjack. He started to borrow money from family and friends to continue to gamble.
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Federal language czar to probe choice of WE Charity for student program
Official languages commissioner Raymond Theberge to investigate the government’s choice of WE Charity, saying the move showed contempt toward francophones.
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Learn the lessons of history, don’t ‘cancel’ them, new Tory leader O’Toole says
“Through respect, professionalism, and the pursuit of excellence, we will show Canadians that we are a government in waiting," the Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole said.
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Western alienation, economic recovery priorities over an election: O’Toole
“I’m not here for an election,” O’Toole said. “I’m here for the relaunch of our economy post-COVID.”