Vancouver police report crime reduction after encampment is removed from Downtown Eastside
Nearly three weeks after the City of Vancouver decided to clear out encampment in the Downtown Eastside, Vancouver police say they’ve noted crime reduction.
In two weeks since April 5, the day the operation began, there has been just one robbery and one assault in the embattled neighbourhood, no reported sexual assaults, and a 10-point drop in street-level assaults compared to March, police states.
Since the process began, police has maintained an increased presence in the neighbourhood and ramped up foot patrols to keep the peace.
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Nearly three weeks after the City of Vancouver decided to clear out encampment in the Downtown Eastside, Vancouver police say they’ve noted crime reduction.
In two weeks since April 5, the day the operation began, there has been just one robbery and one assault in the embattled neighbourhood, no reported sexual assaults, and a 10-point drop in street-level assaults compared to March, police states.
Since the process began, police has maintained an increased presence in the neighbourhood and ramped up foot patrols to keep the peace.
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Over half of Manitoba healthcare workers have considered quitting
More healthcare workers in Manitoba are dealing with burnout and thinking of quitting than elsewhere in Canada, according to a report commissioned by the provincial government.
🔹The report says two-thirds of healthcare staff are experiencing burnout.
🔹More than half have seriously thought about looking for a new job. The number reaches 67 per cent among nurses.
The report suggests these issues are driven by factors mostly out of individual employees' control, such as their workload, shifts and management, many of which existed well before the pandemic.
Manitoba Liberal Leader Dougald Lamont questioned why this report, completed more than a year ago, was only recently made public, adding that it contains tangible ideas that could be implemented in a matter of months to help healthcare workers.
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More healthcare workers in Manitoba are dealing with burnout and thinking of quitting than elsewhere in Canada, according to a report commissioned by the provincial government.
🔹The report says two-thirds of healthcare staff are experiencing burnout.
🔹More than half have seriously thought about looking for a new job. The number reaches 67 per cent among nurses.
The report suggests these issues are driven by factors mostly out of individual employees' control, such as their workload, shifts and management, many of which existed well before the pandemic.
Manitoba Liberal Leader Dougald Lamont questioned why this report, completed more than a year ago, was only recently made public, adding that it contains tangible ideas that could be implemented in a matter of months to help healthcare workers.
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🚫How the PSAC strike has impacted Canadians (so far)
More than 155,000 federal public servants went on strike across the country on April 19. Canadians are feeling the consequences. Here are some direct impacts of the strike:
🔹Passport applications are not being processed. This also applies to licenses, certificates and registrations. On a typical day, about 20,000 to 25,000 passport applications were received across the country. As the strike kicked in, only urgent or essential applications are being processes, which on the first day of strike was only around 500. The deferred demand will result in longer waiting lists and delays, once the strike is over.
🔹Processing of individual and business tax returns will take longer. More than 39,000 employees of Canada Revenue Agency have joined the strike. The agency, however, does not plan on postponing deadlines, which are May 1 for individuals and June 15 for business owners. As a result, Canadians will experience delays in their tax returns.
🔹Farmers are preparing for loss of profits and grain exports as over 140 grain inspectors of Canadian Grain Commission went on strike. Experts say disruption in the supply chain will cause a backlog of vessels that are currently enroute to Canadian ports, and result in penalties. Eventually, consumers will feel the impact directly.
🔹More than 700 military personnel were left without heat and hot water for 3 days at the Petawawa base, as over 500 public service workers, deemed non-essential, went on strike. 21 buildings on the base were left without amenities.
Striking public servants are also threatening to block access to government buildings and key infrastructure.
Workers have called for a 4.5 per cent annual salary increase over three years, while the government is only willing to offer a just over 2 per cent annual wage increases. The union describes this offer as, basically, a pay cut when factoring in inflation (in March, for instance, annual inflation was 4.3 per cent).
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More than 155,000 federal public servants went on strike across the country on April 19. Canadians are feeling the consequences. Here are some direct impacts of the strike:
🔹Passport applications are not being processed. This also applies to licenses, certificates and registrations. On a typical day, about 20,000 to 25,000 passport applications were received across the country. As the strike kicked in, only urgent or essential applications are being processes, which on the first day of strike was only around 500. The deferred demand will result in longer waiting lists and delays, once the strike is over.
🔹Processing of individual and business tax returns will take longer. More than 39,000 employees of Canada Revenue Agency have joined the strike. The agency, however, does not plan on postponing deadlines, which are May 1 for individuals and June 15 for business owners. As a result, Canadians will experience delays in their tax returns.
🔹Farmers are preparing for loss of profits and grain exports as over 140 grain inspectors of Canadian Grain Commission went on strike. Experts say disruption in the supply chain will cause a backlog of vessels that are currently enroute to Canadian ports, and result in penalties. Eventually, consumers will feel the impact directly.
🔹More than 700 military personnel were left without heat and hot water for 3 days at the Petawawa base, as over 500 public service workers, deemed non-essential, went on strike. 21 buildings on the base were left without amenities.
Striking public servants are also threatening to block access to government buildings and key infrastructure.
Workers have called for a 4.5 per cent annual salary increase over three years, while the government is only willing to offer a just over 2 per cent annual wage increases. The union describes this offer as, basically, a pay cut when factoring in inflation (in March, for instance, annual inflation was 4.3 per cent).
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Striking public servants plan giant rally on Parliament Hill as talks grind 'to a halt'
Striking public servants are consolidating their picketing efforts on Parliament Hill Wednesday as their union says talks with the federal government have "ground to a halt."
A PSAC email to members Tuesday night said the government "has dug in on their position, and has shown no movement on our key issues, especially wages and remote work."
Workers have been picketing in several locations across Ottawa and Gatineau, including Tunney's Pasture and Treasury Board President Mona Fortier's office on Montreal Road. Now public servants are being told to gather on Parliament Hill. PSAC officials are planning a news conference at 12:30 p.m.
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Striking public servants are consolidating their picketing efforts on Parliament Hill Wednesday as their union says talks with the federal government have "ground to a halt."
A PSAC email to members Tuesday night said the government "has dug in on their position, and has shown no movement on our key issues, especially wages and remote work."
Workers have been picketing in several locations across Ottawa and Gatineau, including Tunney's Pasture and Treasury Board President Mona Fortier's office on Montreal Road. Now public servants are being told to gather on Parliament Hill. PSAC officials are planning a news conference at 12:30 p.m.
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🇸🇩About 100 Canadians evacuated from Sudan
About 100 Canadians were evacuated from Sudan, and the government is working to evacuate more civilians during a 72-hour ceasefire.
A group of 550 people had previously asked for help. There are a total of 1,700 Canadians in registered in Sudan.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said it was an "extremely difficult situation" in Sudan and that his government was coordinating with other countries to use limited locations to airlift civilians.
Canada on Sunday suspended operations in Sudan and said its diplomats will temporarily work from a safe location outside the country. The government has also announced immigration measures to support Sudanese temporary residents currently in Canada who cannot return home.
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About 100 Canadians were evacuated from Sudan, and the government is working to evacuate more civilians during a 72-hour ceasefire.
A group of 550 people had previously asked for help. There are a total of 1,700 Canadians in registered in Sudan.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said it was an "extremely difficult situation" in Sudan and that his government was coordinating with other countries to use limited locations to airlift civilians.
Canada on Sunday suspended operations in Sudan and said its diplomats will temporarily work from a safe location outside the country. The government has also announced immigration measures to support Sudanese temporary residents currently in Canada who cannot return home.
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Significant damage, but no reported injuries in Toronto explosion
Toronto Fire Services says an explosion at an industrial site in the east end of the city has caused significant damage.
Crews were called to a two-alarm blaze near the Scarborough Convention centre shortly before 1 a.m. Wednesday.
A spokesperson says the fire was the result of an apparent explosion at a commercial property. There were no reported injuries.
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Toronto Fire Services says an explosion at an industrial site in the east end of the city has caused significant damage.
Crews were called to a two-alarm blaze near the Scarborough Convention centre shortly before 1 a.m. Wednesday.
A spokesperson says the fire was the result of an apparent explosion at a commercial property. There were no reported injuries.
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Flight attendants rally at 4 major Canadian airports to protest unpaid work
Flight attendants rallied at four major Canadian airports Tuesday over what they say are unfair working conditions that keep them on the clock without being paid.
CUPE, which represents about 18,500 flight attendants across the country, says much of the time that they're present for their employers and in uniform, they're doing it for free.
The union says it leads to flight attendants working on average 35 hours each month without compensation.
CUPE flight attendants for Air Transat are currently negotiating a new collective agreement. Agreements with several other airlines, including WestJet and Air Canada, are set to expire in coming years.
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Flight attendants rallied at four major Canadian airports Tuesday over what they say are unfair working conditions that keep them on the clock without being paid.
CUPE, which represents about 18,500 flight attendants across the country, says much of the time that they're present for their employers and in uniform, they're doing it for free.
The union says it leads to flight attendants working on average 35 hours each month without compensation.
CUPE flight attendants for Air Transat are currently negotiating a new collective agreement. Agreements with several other airlines, including WestJet and Air Canada, are set to expire in coming years.
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Government rolls out first phase of so-called 'assault rifle' buy-back program
The federal government is moving ahead with plans to buy back nearly 11,000 so-called assault rifles from retailers left with thousands of unsellable firearms courtesy of Canada’s 2020 rifle ban.
In response to the 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau introduced an order-in-council banning over 1,500 rifle models deemed “assault-style” weapons.
Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino said the initiative will be the first phase in a comprehensive buy-back program meant to compensate legal gun owners and businesses whose legally-purchased firearms are now outlawed under the federal government’s ban.
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The federal government is moving ahead with plans to buy back nearly 11,000 so-called assault rifles from retailers left with thousands of unsellable firearms courtesy of Canada’s 2020 rifle ban.
In response to the 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau introduced an order-in-council banning over 1,500 rifle models deemed “assault-style” weapons.
Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino said the initiative will be the first phase in a comprehensive buy-back program meant to compensate legal gun owners and businesses whose legally-purchased firearms are now outlawed under the federal government’s ban.
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💸 CRA won't extend tax deadline as strike hits call centres
The Canada Revenue Agency will not extend this year's tax deadline amid a federal public service strike that has seen 39,000 of its workers walk off the job.
Critics say with CRA phone lines closed or wait times stretching into hours, it will be harder for Canadians to file personal income tax returns by the May 1 deadline.
The CRA says that although its phone lines are closed or operating at "reduced agent capacity," the filing deadline has not changed and that overdue taxes are subject to penalties and interest.
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The Canada Revenue Agency will not extend this year's tax deadline amid a federal public service strike that has seen 39,000 of its workers walk off the job.
Critics say with CRA phone lines closed or wait times stretching into hours, it will be harder for Canadians to file personal income tax returns by the May 1 deadline.
The CRA says that although its phone lines are closed or operating at "reduced agent capacity," the filing deadline has not changed and that overdue taxes are subject to penalties and interest.
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🚫🏳️🌈 Norwich, Ont., votes to exclude Pride flags on township property
The township of Norwich, Ont., has voted to exclude Pride flags from being flown on its property. Instead, the municipality has moved to only fly flags representing municipal, provincial and federal governments.
The bylaw was proposed by Coun. John Scholten who says he believes civic flags best represent all groups of people, and allow everyone to coexist in harmony, regardless of their identity or beliefs.
He concludes that accommodating Pride flags will only inspire other communities to request their own flags.
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The township of Norwich, Ont., has voted to exclude Pride flags from being flown on its property. Instead, the municipality has moved to only fly flags representing municipal, provincial and federal governments.
The bylaw was proposed by Coun. John Scholten who says he believes civic flags best represent all groups of people, and allow everyone to coexist in harmony, regardless of their identity or beliefs.
He concludes that accommodating Pride flags will only inspire other communities to request their own flags.
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PSAC members hold protest at Toronto Pearson Airport
Around 500 members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada held a demonstration at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Thursday amid escalating strike action, the union says.
The demonstration, which took place at Terminal 1 departures, prompted Pearson to advise passengers to give themselves extra time amid possible delays.
Ontario PSAC media representative said around 500 striking workers were bussed to the airport for the protest, which was held from around 10 a.m. until noon.
“This is part of PSAC’s escalation to pressure the government to come back to the bargaining table and continue to negotiate, as they have stated they are no longer willing to bargain,” representative said.
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Around 500 members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada held a demonstration at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Thursday amid escalating strike action, the union says.
The demonstration, which took place at Terminal 1 departures, prompted Pearson to advise passengers to give themselves extra time amid possible delays.
Ontario PSAC media representative said around 500 striking workers were bussed to the airport for the protest, which was held from around 10 a.m. until noon.
“This is part of PSAC’s escalation to pressure the government to come back to the bargaining table and continue to negotiate, as they have stated they are no longer willing to bargain,” representative said.
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💰Majority of Canadians believe federal workers are paid fairly, poll says
▪️The Angus Reid Institute survey released Thursday said 64 per cent of Canadians believe federal workers are fairly (36 per cent) or overly (28 per cent) compensated, while 17 per cent said they’re underpaid.
▪️The survey found Canadians’ perceptions about compensation appeared to be influenced by their political leanings.
▪️People who voted for the Conservative party in 2021 are more likely to say workers are overpaid: 46 per cent say they earn too much compared with 15 per cent for Liberal party voters and 14 per cent for NDP voters.
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▪️The Angus Reid Institute survey released Thursday said 64 per cent of Canadians believe federal workers are fairly (36 per cent) or overly (28 per cent) compensated, while 17 per cent said they’re underpaid.
▪️The survey found Canadians’ perceptions about compensation appeared to be influenced by their political leanings.
▪️People who voted for the Conservative party in 2021 are more likely to say workers are overpaid: 46 per cent say they earn too much compared with 15 per cent for Liberal party voters and 14 per cent for NDP voters.
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🇨🇦🇸🇩Canada's Sudan relief flights held up by mechanical difficulties
One of Canada's planned evacuation flights out of Sudan ran into mechanical problems Friday. Officials hope the airlift will resume "as soon as possible."
The problem emerged just one day after Canada began its humanitarian mission in Sudan, now in the midst of a ceasefire between two warring factions.
Canada has been staging its evacuation flights out of the nearby nation of Djibouti. Two aircraft are assigned to the mission. Officials did not say where the C-130J encountered its mechanical issues, or what the nature of the problem was, or why the second aircraft could not fly.
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One of Canada's planned evacuation flights out of Sudan ran into mechanical problems Friday. Officials hope the airlift will resume "as soon as possible."
The problem emerged just one day after Canada began its humanitarian mission in Sudan, now in the midst of a ceasefire between two warring factions.
Canada has been staging its evacuation flights out of the nearby nation of Djibouti. Two aircraft are assigned to the mission. Officials did not say where the C-130J encountered its mechanical issues, or what the nature of the problem was, or why the second aircraft could not fly.
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King Charles now officially the RCMP’s commissioner-in-chief
King Charles has officially been appointed the Royal Canadian Mounted Police commissioner-in-chief, the RCMP said in a press release on Friday.
Charles formally accepted the noscript at a ceremony at Windsor Castle in England. In attendance was RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme and Canada’s High Commissioner in the United Kingdom Ralph Goodale.
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King Charles has officially been appointed the Royal Canadian Mounted Police commissioner-in-chief, the RCMP said in a press release on Friday.
Charles formally accepted the noscript at a ceremony at Windsor Castle in England. In attendance was RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme and Canada’s High Commissioner in the United Kingdom Ralph Goodale.
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C-11 online streaming bill becomes law despite protests from digital giants
A federal bill officially became law on Thursday, after it cleared the Senate following one of the longest studies in the upper chamber’s history.
The Online Streaming Act, or Bill C-11, passed the Senate and received royal assent Thursday evening, bringing to an end more than a year of political debate between the Liberal government and the legislation’s critics.
The Liberals introduced the bill early last year in an attempt to subject streaming giants like Netflix, Disney Plus and Spotify to the same regulations that already apply to traditional television and radio broadcasters in Canada.
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A federal bill officially became law on Thursday, after it cleared the Senate following one of the longest studies in the upper chamber’s history.
The Online Streaming Act, or Bill C-11, passed the Senate and received royal assent Thursday evening, bringing to an end more than a year of political debate between the Liberal government and the legislation’s critics.
The Liberals introduced the bill early last year in an attempt to subject streaming giants like Netflix, Disney Plus and Spotify to the same regulations that already apply to traditional television and radio broadcasters in Canada.
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🇨🇦🇲🇽Canadian warship intercepts boat carrying $50M worth of cocaine off Mexico
A Canadian warship has returned home to British Columbia after intercepting nearly $50 million worth of cocaine off the coast of Mexico as part of an international counter-narcotics operation.
The coastal defence vessel HMCS Edmonton and its crew of approximately 40 sailors arrived back at Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt on Friday following a 10-week deployment to the eastern Pacific Ocean.
The coastal defence ship, alongside a pair of U.S. Coast Guard cutters and an American helicopter, intercepted a suspected drug-smuggling vessel off Mexico on April 8.
The Department of National Defence says seven people were arrested and are now in U.S. custody after the boat was found to be carrying 755 kilograms of cocaine, with an estimated Canadian street value of $49.5 million.
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A Canadian warship has returned home to British Columbia after intercepting nearly $50 million worth of cocaine off the coast of Mexico as part of an international counter-narcotics operation.
The coastal defence vessel HMCS Edmonton and its crew of approximately 40 sailors arrived back at Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt on Friday following a 10-week deployment to the eastern Pacific Ocean.
The coastal defence ship, alongside a pair of U.S. Coast Guard cutters and an American helicopter, intercepted a suspected drug-smuggling vessel off Mexico on April 8.
The Department of National Defence says seven people were arrested and are now in U.S. custody after the boat was found to be carrying 755 kilograms of cocaine, with an estimated Canadian street value of $49.5 million.
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🇨🇦🇺🇸Canada and U.S. agree to trace guns intercepted at border
Canada and the United States have agreed to trace guns that are intercepted at the border, a move meant to enhance efforts to stop the smuggling of handguns to the north from the world's biggest private firearm market, officials from both countries said on Friday.
Canada's Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino and U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas said they signed four agreements in Ottawa aimed at addressing cross-border crime, including one featuring increased tracing of firearms.
Canada's Border Services Agency will cooperate with the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to trace guns seized at the border to see who purchased them and whether they were previously used in crimes.
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Canada and the United States have agreed to trace guns that are intercepted at the border, a move meant to enhance efforts to stop the smuggling of handguns to the north from the world's biggest private firearm market, officials from both countries said on Friday.
Canada's Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino and U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas said they signed four agreements in Ottawa aimed at addressing cross-border crime, including one featuring increased tracing of firearms.
Canada's Border Services Agency will cooperate with the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to trace guns seized at the border to see who purchased them and whether they were previously used in crimes.
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Treasury Board urges PSAC to let members decide on government's 'final offer'
The federal government is urging leaders with the Public Service Alliance of Canada to let its members review the government’s latest offer, one it calls “fair, competitive and reasonable.”
In an open letter released Saturday, the Treasury Board Secretariat said its “final updated comprehensive offer” given to the union on Friday addressed all of PSAC’s remaining demands.
“Along with the new wage package, we also presented solutions to address priorities such as telework, seniority, and contracting without impeding our ability to deliver services to Canadians,” the letter said.
“This is a fair, competitive and reasonable final offer, with wage and non-wage improvements, and we believe that employees should have an opportunity to review the details of it.”
Both sides said they will continue to negotiate through the weekend to try to reach a deal to end the national strike by 155,000 public servants, now in its 11th day.
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The federal government is urging leaders with the Public Service Alliance of Canada to let its members review the government’s latest offer, one it calls “fair, competitive and reasonable.”
In an open letter released Saturday, the Treasury Board Secretariat said its “final updated comprehensive offer” given to the union on Friday addressed all of PSAC’s remaining demands.
“Along with the new wage package, we also presented solutions to address priorities such as telework, seniority, and contracting without impeding our ability to deliver services to Canadians,” the letter said.
“This is a fair, competitive and reasonable final offer, with wage and non-wage improvements, and we believe that employees should have an opportunity to review the details of it.”
Both sides said they will continue to negotiate through the weekend to try to reach a deal to end the national strike by 155,000 public servants, now in its 11th day.
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Shortage of Canadian family doctor residents increases
March data from the Canadian Resident Matching Service showed 268 resident family medicine residency positions remain unfilled across Canada after the first iteration of the 2023 match. Psychiatry residency was second with 23 vacant spots.
In 2019, there were 138 unfilled positions in family medicine and that number has gone up every year.
Around 4.6 million Canadians are without a family doctor, according to a 2019 report by Statistics Canada. In Ontario, 15 per cent of the population is without a family doctor, 2022 research released by Inspire Primary Health Care showed.
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March data from the Canadian Resident Matching Service showed 268 resident family medicine residency positions remain unfilled across Canada after the first iteration of the 2023 match. Psychiatry residency was second with 23 vacant spots.
In 2019, there were 138 unfilled positions in family medicine and that number has gone up every year.
Around 4.6 million Canadians are without a family doctor, according to a 2019 report by Statistics Canada. In Ontario, 15 per cent of the population is without a family doctor, 2022 research released by Inspire Primary Health Care showed.
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Government wants to automatically file taxes for low-income Canadians
In the recent federal budget, the government announced the creation and expansion of a couple of pilot programs aimed at getting millions of low-income Canadians to file their taxes, and giving them access to benefit programs they are ennoscriptd to.
The government says as many as 12 per cent of Canadians don't file their taxes every year, most of whom are low-income Canadians. It's estimated that non-filers missed out on more than $1.7 billion worth of government rebates and programs they were ennoscriptd to in the 2015 tax year alone.
A program called File My Return allows Canadians to file their tax returns by answering a series of simple questions over the telephone. The goal is to triple the uptake on that program to 2 million people annually.
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In the recent federal budget, the government announced the creation and expansion of a couple of pilot programs aimed at getting millions of low-income Canadians to file their taxes, and giving them access to benefit programs they are ennoscriptd to.
The government says as many as 12 per cent of Canadians don't file their taxes every year, most of whom are low-income Canadians. It's estimated that non-filers missed out on more than $1.7 billion worth of government rebates and programs they were ennoscriptd to in the 2015 tax year alone.
A program called File My Return allows Canadians to file their tax returns by answering a series of simple questions over the telephone. The goal is to triple the uptake on that program to 2 million people annually.
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Police have stopped listing gender and last names of missing persons in Mississauga, Brampton
Peel Regional Police will no longer release the last name or gender of a missing person in most cases, changing a longtime practice.
“Where there is a picture, we will no longer provide last names unless there is an investigative value to do so,” the spokesperson stated.
Police are concerned that releasing the last name will make the missing person vulnerable to future online searches.
As for gender, police say they will no longer reveal if the person is male or female over fears they may misidentify the sexual orientation of those who cannot be found.
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Peel Regional Police will no longer release the last name or gender of a missing person in most cases, changing a longtime practice.
“Where there is a picture, we will no longer provide last names unless there is an investigative value to do so,” the spokesperson stated.
Police are concerned that releasing the last name will make the missing person vulnerable to future online searches.
As for gender, police say they will no longer reveal if the person is male or female over fears they may misidentify the sexual orientation of those who cannot be found.
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