Well before Statistics Canada set out to scoop up private banking information from 500,000 Canadians, it had already collected reams of corporate and individual tax forms and health records — part of its growing reliance on “administrative data” sources instead of traditional surveys.
Liberals launch pro-immigration campaign to calm ‘anxieties’ as Conservatives turn up heat
The federal government has launched a campaign to “communicate” the benefits of immigration and push back against what the minister in charge of the file calls “anti-immigrant, anti-refugee rhetoric.”
Baloney Meter: Has there been a significant reduction in irregular migration?
An examination of Border Security Minister Bill Blair’s comments that the number of irregular migrants has decreased by 70 per cent in the last few months.
Trudeau to apologize Wednesday for 1939 decision to turn back Jewish refugee ship
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will make a formal apology in the House of Commons on Wednesday for the Canadian government’s 1939 decision to turn away a ship of Jewish refugees fleeing Europe.
Netanyahu pleased with Freeland on Iran, as she offers ‘ironclad’ support
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pleased Canada won’t be rushing to restore diplomatic ties with Iran as Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland affirmed Canada’s “ironclad” support for the Jewish state.
Trump promises executive order next week to change U.S. asylum laws
U.S. President Donald Trump says he is finalizing a plan that would require immigrants seeking asylum in the United States to approach a legal port of entry, pushing a hard line on immigration ahead of next week’s congressional elections.
‘Stalked within your own home’: Woman says abusive ex used smart home technology against her
While smart technology — web-controlled devices like locks, lights, thermostats and cameras — can provide convenience and a sense of security for some, these tools are increasingly being used by others to monitor, harass, stalk and intimidate, something known as “tech abuse.”
‘I wanted to make it to Christmas’: On her last day, woman calls for assisted dying law changes
A Nova Scotia woman with late-stage cancer who died on Thursday said she hoped her death would lead to change in the country’s assisted dying law as Canada’s health minister acknowledged the fledgling legislation needs work.
Teen accused of shooting German tourist released on bail
The teenager accused of randomly shooting a German tourist in the head has been granted bail and must live with his grandmother as a condition of his release.
Bell beefs up CraveTV to include new HBO shows without cable TV subscription
Bell Media announced Thursday it has beefed up its streaming service CraveTV to include new HBO shows, marking the first time Canadians can access new HBO programming without a TV subscription.