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Premier Doug Ford acknowledges systemic racism in Ontario

Premier Doug Ford acknowledges systemic racism in Ontario

Ford made the comments Thursday as he announced the creation of a council on equality of opportunity
Protests are important but risks of COVID-19 must be considered: Freeland

Protests are important but risks of COVID-19 must be considered: Freeland

Tensions have run high in several U.S. cities for days after George Floyd, a black man, died in police custody on May 25
Trudeau government given failing grade for lack of action plan on MMIWG

Trudeau government given failing grade for lack of action plan on MMIWG

In a report card released Wednesday to mark the anniversary of final report's release, the Native Women's Association of Canada found little has been done to address the inquiry's 231 calls for justice in the last 12 months
Groups say Ontario emergency orders to fight pandemic violate privacy

Groups say Ontario emergency orders to fight pandemic violate privacy

The orders, which are currently in place until June 9 but will likely be extended further, allow first responders to access personal health details of residents who have tested positive for COVID-19
Ontario ombudsman launches long-term care probe following military report

Ontario ombudsman launches long-term care probe following military report

According to the Ministry of Long-Term Care, 1,648 residents have died amid COVID-19 outbreaks in the facilities
Ottawa pledges millions to promote holiday travel in Canada during pandemic

Ottawa pledges millions to promote holiday travel in Canada during pandemic

The funds announced by Economic Development Minister Melanie Joly on Sunday include $30 million originally earmarked for attracting foreign visitors through the federal tourism marketing agency, Destination Canada
Ontario announces extension of hydro relief fund, support for retirement homes

Ontario announces extension of hydro relief fund, support for retirement homes

We are making sure seniors have the financial resources they need in the event of an emergency, says Premier
The surprising reasons people cheat at social distancing

The surprising reasons people cheat at social distancing

To save as many lives as possible, public health efforts must take into account our subconscious biases
WATCH: NASA launches historic SpaceX Demo-2 mission

WATCH: NASA launches historic SpaceX Demo-2 mission

Launch is set to take place at 3:22 p.m., weather permitting
Liberal MPs call for national standards for long-term care homes

Liberal MPs call for national standards for long-term care homes

The pressure came Thursday from five Toronto-area Liberal MPs, whose ridings are home to some of the facilities that have been devastated by COVID-19