Unpublished Newswire
OTTAWA — The federal minister tasked with shepherding the Liberals’ latest efforts to legislate safety measures against online platforms says that while banning social media for minors could be part of its proposal, it cannot be it only one.
Canadian Heritage Minister Marc Miller addressed on Wednesday a resolution passed by Liberal delegates at the party’s convention last weekend calling for an age restriction of 16 to be placed on minors’ access to social media, which is similar to a law Australia has in place.
“It’s clear that a ban or a moratorium on social media by kids, who we...
April 15, 2026 - 17:31 | Stephanie Taylor | National Post
Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon stressed Wednesday that no new money was being used for the funding, which he said comes from a 'reallocation' of the existing budget.
April 15, 2026 - 17:28 | Sean Boynton | Global News - Canada
Thousands could choose to die by MAID if euthanasia is opened to people experiencing mental suffering alone, or perhaps only a small handful, parliamentarians heard this week.
A special joint committee struck to revisit Canada’s readiness for doctor-assisted death for those whose sole underlying condition is a mental disorder heard opposing prognoses from prominent psychiatrists Tuesday, with one side warning any such expansion would be “inappropriate and dangerous,” while the other said those with severe mental illness can experience distress as profound as those with physical...
April 15, 2026 - 17:23 | Sharon Kirkey | National Post
The man accused of breaking into a Lindsay, Ont., apartment last year in a case that became a political flashpoint over Canadians' rights to defend their homes has pleaded guilty.
April 15, 2026 - 17:17 | | CBC News - Canada
The armband is a physical reminder for specators and players that the umpire is a youth themselves. The initiative was first introduced last year.
April 15, 2026 - 17:17 | Teagan Rasche | Global News - Canada
The youth was arrested Wednesday after allegedly bringing a replica firearm to North Hastings High School, Ontario Provincial Police say.
April 15, 2026 - 17:10 | | CBC News - Ottawa
