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Ben Mulroney is blurring lines between journalism, business, lobbying and partisan politics New host of Global News’ political affairs show also works for lobby groups, advises businesses and hosted election events for Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives
A conference on refugee healthcare lost sponsors, and a talk for employees at Canada's public health agency was cancelled, after Palestine advocates were branded as "antisemitic." A look at the campaigns targeting doctors who want to discuss the health crisis in Gaza:
9 damning, disturbing and disgraceful quotes from Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms president John Carpay’s disbarment report Alberta's law society has banned the president of a right-wing, convoy-friendly charity from practicing law
In what may be a Canadian first, a human rights tribunal has affirmed the right of an immunocompromised person to seek workplace accommodations. Disability advocates are praising the decision, saying it broadens the concept of accessible workplaces.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith floats idea of tax discounts to motivate women to produce more babies Smith tells Sherwood Park town hall that Hungarian far-right leader Viktor Orbán has an “interesting” idea to boost birth rates and reduce immigration
In the 2023 election, Danielle Smith declared that "under no circumstances will any Albertan ever have to pay out of pocket for access to their family doctor or to get the medical treatment that they need." Starting soon, Albertans will have to pay for COVID shots.