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Government failing disabled veterans with delays, long wait times: auditor general

Government failing disabled veterans with delays, long wait times: auditor general

OTTAWA — The federal government is failing to keep its promise to care for veterans, Canada’s auditor general declared on Tuesday as she called for a real plan to ensure ill and injured ex-soldiers aren’t forced to wait months, or even years, for the
Prison service must do more to remove barriers for Indigenous, Black offenders: AG

Prison service must do more to remove barriers for Indigenous, Black offenders: AG

OTTAWA — The federal auditor general says Canada's prison service has not given offenders timely access to programs to help ease them back into society, including courses specific to women, Indigenous people and visible minorities.
Pandemic measures to remain at border for at least another month, PHAC announces

Pandemic measures to remain at border for at least another month, PHAC announces

OTTAWA — COVID-19 restrictions at the border will remain in place for at least another month, the Public Health Agency of Canada reported Tuesday.
Quebec to use HPV test to screen for cervical cancer, replacing Pap test

Quebec to use HPV test to screen for cervical cancer, replacing Pap test

MONTREAL — Quebec says it will start using human papillomavirus tests as its primary screening tool for cervical cancer, replacing the Pap smear.
Closing arguments made in case of Alberta father, son accused of murdering hunters

Closing arguments made in case of Alberta father, son accused of murdering hunters

EDMONTON — A father and son accused of murdering two Métis hunters defended themselves, their lawyers said during closing statements at trial, while the prosecution argued it was a case of taking the law into one’s own hands.
Justin Trudeau offers prayer for reconciliation at National Prayer Breakfast

Justin Trudeau offers prayer for reconciliation at National Prayer Breakfast

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau offered a prayer of peace and spoke of moving together on the difficult path of reconciliation at Tuesday's National Prayer Breakfast.
Hot summer temperatures, big storms to sweep much of Canada, Weather Network predicts

Hot summer temperatures, big storms to sweep much of Canada, Weather Network predicts

TORONTO — Seasonal or higher than normal temperatures across much of the country will offer Canadians a chance to enjoy the summer, but predictions from a prominent national forecaster warn the humidity could welcome a rather stormy few months.
Feds not doing enough to make sure gender-based analysis in place: auditor

Feds not doing enough to make sure gender-based analysis in place: auditor

OTTAWA — Canada's auditor general has found the federal government has made limited progress to identify and address barriers to putting a process known as gender-based analysis plus into action.
Feds not doing enough to make sure hard-to-reach groups access benefits: auditor

Feds not doing enough to make sure hard-to-reach groups access benefits: auditor

OTTAWA — The government is still struggling to get key supports like the Canada Child Benefit into the hands of hard-to-reach groups like those living on First Nations, and isn’t doing enough to make sure the money goes where it’s needed, the auditor
Latest GDP figures, announcement on overdose crisis : In The News for May 31

Latest GDP figures, announcement on overdose crisis : In The News for May 31

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of May 31 ... What we are watching in Canada ...