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CANADA: Expert argues that medical assistance in dying for mental illness ignores safeguards for vulnerable people

CANADA: Expert argues that medical assistance in dying for mental illness ignores safeguards for vulnerable people

Bill C-7 seeks to expand access to medical assistance in dying (MAID) to people who are not terminally ill, including those who suffer solely from mental illness
CANADA: Fashion mogul facing U.S. sex trafficking charges appeals bail ruling

CANADA: Fashion mogul facing U.S. sex trafficking charges appeals bail ruling

Federal lawyers have said that Nygard has the means to flee and the charges he faces in the U.S. are too serious for his release
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of March 17

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of March 17

As of late Wednesday, 3,409,400 COVID-19 doses were administered across the country
Send COVID-19 vaccines to buildings with many seniors for equitable access: report

Send COVID-19 vaccines to buildings with many seniors for equitable access: report

Scientists advising the Ontario government said buildings with at least 30% aged 65 and older should be part of vaccine efforts
COVID-19: Isolation increases risk of immunological disorders, immunologist says

COVID-19: Isolation increases risk of immunological disorders, immunologist says

Deprivation from ‘microbial world’ said to increase risk for ‘dysregulated immune system’ in developing youth
COVID-19: White House confirms Canada asked for vaccine help, won't say if U.S. has agreed

COVID-19: White House confirms Canada asked for vaccine help, won't say if U.S. has agreed

Press secretary Jen Psaki would only say they are considering the request, not whether the Biden administration has agreed to it
COVID-19: Moderna plans to test its vaccine on Canadian children

COVID-19: Moderna plans to test its vaccine on Canadian children

Moderna CEO Stephane Bancel says it's an important age group to study
CANADA: Trudeau warns COVID-19 vaccine passports raise 'questions of fairness'

CANADA: Trudeau warns COVID-19 vaccine passports raise 'questions of fairness'

While Trudeau acknowledged that proof of a COVID-19 inoculation would not be out of place for travellers, such a scheme for everyday activities in Canada raises "questions of equity"
Ontario Provincial Police say traffic collisions down but fatalities up in 2020

Ontario Provincial Police say traffic collisions down but fatalities up in 2020

Traffic fell sharply last year because of stay-at-home orders and other anti-pandemic measures
Over half Canadians say monarchy is obsolete after Harry and Meghan's interview: Poll

Over half Canadians say monarchy is obsolete after Harry and Meghan's interview: Poll

Fifty-three per cent of respondents to an online survey by Leger and the Association for Canadian Studies say the British monarchy no longer has its place in 21st-century Canada, while one-third say they would rather preserve this part of our heritage