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The Canadian Press
AP Exclusive: GOP to stay neutral should Trump run again
NEW YORK — The head of the Republican National Committee on Wednesday declined to encourage former President Donald Trump to run for the White House in 2024, saying the GOP would stay “neutral” in its next presidential primary. In an interview, RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel also described the pro-Trump conspiracy theory group known as QAnon as “dangerous." The national GOP, under McDaniel's leadership, spent the past four years almost singularly focused on Trump's 2020 reelection. But should he run again in 2024 — and he has publicly and privately suggested he wants to — the national party infrastructure would not support his ambitions over those of other prospective candidates, in accordance with party rules, she said. “The party has to stay neutral. I’m not telling anybody to run or not to run in 2024,” McDaniel told The Associated Press when asked whether she wanted to see Trump run again in the next presidential election. “That’s going to be up to those candidates going forward. What I really do want to see him do, though, is help us win back majorities in 2022.” Just months removed from the last presidential election, several Republican prospects have already begun jockeying for position for the 2024 contest. McDaniel is far more focused on the 2022 midterms, when Republicans have an opportunity to break the Democrats' monopoly on Congress. McDaniel is in a difficult political position as she begins her new term as the national GOP chair. She has been a devoted Trump loyalist, but as the RNC leader, she is also tasked with helping her party recover from its painful 2020 election season in which Republicans lost the Senate and the White House and failed to win back the House. Trump's fervent base continues to demand loyalty to the former president, even as some party officials acknowledge that Trump's norm-shattering behaviour alienated elements of the coalition the GOP needs to win future elections. Tensions are especially high within the party as the Senate prepares for Trump's second impeachment trial. Ten House Republicans voted earlier in the month to impeach the former president for inciting the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, and on Tuesday, five Senate Republicans voted to move forward with a trial that could ultimately ban him from holding public office ever again. McDaniel acknowledged the frustration of Trump's base, which remains a powerful voice in the party and has little tolerance for Republican officials unwilling to stand behind the former president and his achievements in office. But she repeatedly called for party unity and discouraged elected officials from attacking other Republicans — even those who voted to impeach Trump. She declined to single out any specific Republicans when pressed, however, including Trump loyalist Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., who is travelling to Wyoming this week to campaign against Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney, the highest-ranking House Republican who voted for Trump's impeachment. “If we’re fighting each other every day and attacking each other and brandishing party purism, we’re not going to accomplish what we need to to win back the House and take back the Senate, and that’s my priority,” McDaniel said. She also forcefully condemned the pro-Trump QAnon movement, a large group of conspiracy theorists who were a visible presence at the Capitol insurrection on Jan. 6. Trump repeatedly declined to denounce the group while in the White House. “I think it’s really important after what’s just happened in our country that we have some self-reflection on the violence that’s continuing to erupt in our country,” McDaniel said, pointing to violence across the political spectrum. “I think QAnon is beyond fringe. I think it’s dangerous.” Moving forward, she said that voters, not Trump, are the head of the Republican Party, though Trump continues to maintain “a huge, huge presence” with his base. McDaniel said she's expecting several Republican leaders to play a significant role in the party's future, mentioning former Vice-President Mike Pence and Nikki Haley, the former ambassador to the United Nations. Both are also considered potential 2024 presidential contenders. She also downplayed reports that Trump is considering leaving the GOP and starting a new party, warning that such a move would divide Republicans and "guarantee Democrat wins up and down the ticket. “It would be basically a rubber stamp on Democrats getting elected. And I think that's the last thing that any Republican wants,” she said. "It’s clear that he understands that.” Steve Peoples, The Associated Press
13 hours ago
The Canadian Press
US terrorism alert warns of politically motivated violence
WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security issued a national terrorism bulletin Wednesday warning of the lingering potential for violence from people motivated by antigovernment sentiment after President Joe Biden's election, suggesting the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol may embolden extremists and set the stage for additional attacks. The department did not cite any specific plots, but pointed to “a heightened threat environment across the United States” that it believes “will persist” for weeks after Biden's Jan. 20 inauguration. It is not uncommon for the federal government to warn local law enforcement through bulletins about the prospect for violence tied to a particular event or date, such as July 4. But this particular bulletin, issued through the department’s National Terrorism Advisory System, is notable because it effectively places the Biden administration into the politically charged debate over how to describe or characterize acts motivated by political ideology, and suggests it regards violence like the kind that overwhelmed the Capitol as akin to terrorism. The bulletin is an indication that national security officials see a connective thread between different episodes of violence in the last year motivated by anti-government grievances, including over COVID-19 restrictions, the 2020 election results and police use of force. The document singles out crimes motivated by racial or ethnic hatred, such as the 2019 rampage targeting Hispanics in El Paso, Texas, as well as the threat posed by extremists motivated by foreign terror groups. A DHS statement that accompanied the bulletin noted the potential for violence from “a broad range of ideologically-motivated actors.” “Information suggests that some ideologically-motivated violent extremists with objections to the exercise of governmental authority and the presidential transition, as well as other perceived grievances fueled by false narratives, could continue to mobilize to incite or commit violence,” the bulletin said. The alert comes at a tense time following the riot at the Capitol by supporters of then-President Donald Trump seeking to overturn the presidential election. Authorities are concerned that extremists may attack other symbols of government or people whose political views they oppose. “The domestic terrorism attack on our Capitol earlier this month shined a light on a threat that has been right in front of our faces for years,” said Rep. Bennie Thompson, a Mississippi Democrat and chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee. “I am glad to see that DHS fully recognizes the threat posed by violent, right-wing extremists and is taking efforts to communicate that threat to the American people.” The alert was issued by acting Homeland Security Secretary David Pekoske. Biden’s nominee for the Cabinet post, Alejandro Mayorkas, has not been confirmed by the Senate. Two former homeland security secretaries, Michael Chertoff and Janet Napolitano, called on the Senate to confirm Mayorkas so he can start working with the FBI and other agencies and deal with the threat posed by domestic extremists, among other issues. Chertoff, who served under President George W. Bush, said attacks by far-right, domestic extremists are not new but that deaths attributed to them in recent years in the U.S. have exceeded those linked to jihadists such as al-Qaida. “We have to be candid and face what the real risk is,” he said in a conference call with reporters. Federal authorities have charged more than 150 people in the Capitol siege, including some with links to right-wing extremist groups such as the Three Percenters and the Oath Keepers. The Justice Department announced charges Wednesday against 43-year Ian Rogers, a California man found with five pipe bombs during a search of his business this month who had a sticker associated with the Three Percenters on his vehicle. His lawyer told his hometown newspaper, The Napa Valley Register, that he is a “very well-respected small business owner, father, and family man” who does not belong to any violent organizations. Ben Fox And Eric Tucker, The Associated Press
12 hours ago
Local Journalism Initiative
Public Health reports four more deaths related to COVID-19 outbreak at Caressant Care Listowel
HURON-PERTH – “Today, Jan. 25 marks the one-year anniversary of the first COVID-19 case in Ontario,” said Dr. Miriam Klassen, Huron-Perth medical officer of health, during the Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) media briefing on Monday. “It’s been a tough year and we know that many people are experiencing so-called COVID fatigue. We urge everyone to continue following all Public Health advice so we can control the spread of the virus.” The total number of positive COVID-19 cases in the area since the pandemic began is 1,173. Currently, there are 137 active cases with five Huron-Perth residents in hospital and there have been 36 COVID-19 related deaths. “These include the death reported on our website on Saturday and the three deaths reported on our website today,” said Klassen. “All four of these are connected to the Caressant Care (Listowel) outbreak. Our thoughts go out the families and loved ones as well as the residents and staff at Caressant Care during this very difficult time.” At the long-term care side of Caressant Care Listowel, four more staff have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total to 43 cases among resident and 25 cases among staff. There have been nine deaths and 19 residents have been transferred to local hospitals. On the retirement home side, there is one new resident case, bringing the total number of cases to 30 residents and eight staff. There has been one death of a retirement home resident and three residents have been transferred. “Provincial testing was performed on Caressant Care samples to check for variants or concerns, such as the UK variant,” said Klassen. “The results are now back and show these cases are not the variant strain, so that’s good news for Huron-Perth that there is no evidence of that in our community at this time.” There is one active hospital outbreak on the surgery unit at Stratford General Hospital. “It’s well-controlled and we hope to declare this outbreak over soon,” she said. Aside from Caressant Care, there is only one other long-term care outbreak at Seaforth Manor in Huron East, where 26 residents and four staff have tested positive. Klassen said HPPH is pleased with the significant decrease in outbreaks reporting the outbreaks at Exeter Villa, Spruce Lodge, Wildwood Care Centre, Fordwich Village and Queensway have all been declared over. Klassen said that Huron-Perth was on track to complete the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine of all residents in long-term care homes on Monday, and all residents in high-risk retirement homes by Wednesday. “HPPH has an ultra-cold freezer to store the Pfizer BioNTech vaccine donated by Bruce Power,” she said. “We are extremely grateful for their assistance. Having said that, we don’t have any vaccine in Huron-Perth yet. All the vaccine we have provided so far has been forward deployed from the London site. However, having these freezers will allow us to receive vaccine directly into our community once supplies permit.” HPPH continues to work on a regional level to coordinate supplies and make sure all the residents in long-term care and high-risk retirement homes across Huron-Perth, Southwestern Public Health and Middlesex Public Health Unit can have their first dose and then their second dose. The priorities following that will be staff and essential caregivers in those facilities. “But we won’t have enough stock to do that at this time and hopefully within a couple of weeks when the supplies start coming into Canada again we’ll be able to move forward with those other priority populations,” said Klassen. “There was a lot of work done by the Ministry (of Health) over the weekend to understand how much inventory is across the entire province and the goal is to move it around as needed to ensure that residents as a first priority get their second dose.” She did not want to speak too soon but Klassen did say the data in the last week seemed to show a levelling off. “You’ve seen we closed many of the outbreaks,” she said. “It’s too soon to rely on that and I urge everyone to continue with all the measures, but there is a positive trend happening in Huron-Perth and hopefully next week I’ll be able to confirm that it has continued.” Klassen was asked for her thoughts on how churches that insist on continuing to hold services affect the work HPPH and other health units are doing. She did not want to speak directly about any case in particular but answered generally. “We’re asking everybody to make sacrifices and I think everyone understands that and so I am urging everyone to follow the orders and to think about ways they can decrease contacts – the more we decrease contacts the quicker we’re going to get this second wave under control,” she said. “Now with evidence of the variants in our province, they can transmit so much more easily, it’s even more important to continue to follow these measures. The vaccine program, so far there is every reason to believe that the vaccine will provide immunity against the variant, we don’t know that 100 per cent but we have reason to believe that is the case so that is rolling out but it will take some time.” Added Klassen, “In the meantime we urge every one of every faith, every workplace – I’ve said it before and it’s worth repeating – the success of this response is not on any individual or family or organization or level of government. I meant this is everyone. It belongs to us all.” Colin Burrowes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Listowel Banner
23 hours ago
Local Journalism Initiative
Furey talks housing and inquiry into Innu children in care while campaigning in Labrador
Liberal Leader Andrew Furey was in Happy Valley-Goose Bay on Tuesday, campaigning with the Lake Melville Liberal candidate Michelle Baikie. The Liberal party sent out a news release early in the day referencing the inquiry into Innu children in care, which Furey elaborated upon during a news conference. “One of the things I learned very quickly in the first four months is the importance the Innu Nation placed on this file. They took it very seriously,” he said. “We had many discussions with the Innu leadership on this, and we have actually reached a consensus on commissioners, and the commissioners will be announced in the upcoming weeks.” Furey said previously the inquiry would not go ahead until the completion of the current inquiry into ground search and rescue in the province. Part of the delay he said, is in the availability of the commissioners and their schedules. Furey said while he’s been in Labrador, he’s met with the Nunatukavut Community Council and the Innu Nation, and has been in contact with the Nunatsiavut Government. “We’ve got a good relationship. I think we all recognize the road to reconciliation is long and can be bumpy and there can be many turns along it,” he said, “but someone has to take that first step and I want to take that first step collectively with them, together, so that we can begin reconciling some of the history of that has occurred.” Furey was also asked about the housing issues facing Labrador, such as lack of affordable housing. He said the topic is something he’s heard a lot about from all Indigenous leaders, and “frankly, it’s something that as a government we need to do a bit better.” They’re working with the stakeholders on the issues, he said, and it’s something his party is committed to improving. The housing shortage is one of the issues that has led to the increasing transient population in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, which has been a point of concern for many years. The town council has called on the province to provide more resources to help deal with the multi-faceted issue. Furey said he has met with the council to discuss the issue, and the Liberals want to work with the town and Indigenous leaders to develop a plan. “There’s not, as you could imagine, a quick solution to this. The solutions are as complex perhaps as the problems themselves,” he said. “The only way we can find real solutions to some of the issues is to have full stakeholder input and a strategy to deal with it.” Furey was asked about the medical transportation assistance program again Tuesday, which has been a big issue in Labrador for years. Labradorians say the program doesn’t meet their needs, since it doesn’t take into account the cost of travelling from Labrador. Furey referenced changes his party had made to the program, such as increasing the daily food allowance, reducing the number of kilometres necessary in order to apply and allowing reimbursements for staying in private residences. “As I said yesterday, in Canada when you have a serious medical problem, that can’t leave you bankrupt, and if transport is a barrier to medical care, that’s one thing we need to fix,” he said. Evan Careen, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Telegram
22 hours ago
CBC
Twinning effort drives highway plan for 2021-22
The Nova Scotia government will spend almost $500 million in 2021-22 on a variety of road and bridge projects, with continued highway twinning efforts driving that spending. Transportation Minister Lloyd Hines released his department's annual five-year plan on Wednesday. It includes the ongoing work to twin sections of highways 101, 103, 104 and 107. There are also plans to replace or rehabilitate 19 bridges. Other major projects include: Improvements to the Port Hastings rotary. A new aerotech connector project, including a connector road between Highway 102 and Trunk 2 at Exit 5A, roundabouts and two other structures. The start of construction on the new Bridgewater interchange on Highway 103. $20 million on the provincial gravel road program. Hines said that in total officials in his department anticipate 150 major construction projects for 2021-22. The twinning effort, scheduled to be complete by 2023, remains on schedule and on budget, said the minister. Hines repeatedly touted the value of twinning highways as a safety measure. In the current fiscal year, the province has paved 612 kilometres of roads and highways, an effort augmented by $100 million in COVID-19-related stimulus work announced last spring. Hines said the majority of that work is complete or in progress, although some bridge work will roll over into the coming construction season. Department officials expect about 500 kilometres of paving and gravel road work this coming fiscal year. MORE TOP STORIES
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CBC
Back to school: Brad Gushue pursuing master's degree amid chaotic curling season
World Junior champion. World champion. Olympic champion. Three-time Brier champion. The list of accomplishments for Newfoundland and Labrador skip Brad Gushue is lengthy. There isn't anything left in curling for him to win. He's done it all. Now in the winter of his career, the 40-year-old, who's preparing to head to Calgary next month for upwards of eight weeks to compete in a number of bonspiels, is heading back to class. Gushue is the early days of working towards his Masters of Business at Queen's University. "I'm a sucker for punishment I think. It just felt like the right time," Gushue said. "I don't think I would have done this if the pandemic wasn't here and didn't have the curling season we've had." Sitting around and thinking about things isn't something Gushue particularly enjoys. He's a perfectionist on the ice — early in his career he'd throw more than 100 rocks a day. That changed when curling great Kevin Martin told him to tone it down. So when there was some down time this past summer in the midst of an incessant pandemic, Gushue started to think about life after curling in a way he hasn't before, and decided on going back to class. "I was kind of thinking post-curling career, whether that's in a year in a half, five and a half years or nine and a half years, what do I want to transfer into?" he told CBC Sports from his home in St. John's, N.L. "As a business owner right now, there were a lot of positives to doing this. I guess the downside is that for this next year I'm going to be pretty busy and have to get back to studying, which I haven't done in 17 years. Gushue is co-owner with teammate Mark Nichols of Orange Theory Fitness studio in St. John's. Out of his comfort zone All those years ago Gushue got his Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Memorial University. It's been a long time since he's been in this type of setting. He's certainly out of his comfort zone — in the rings and in the hack — and now fully immersed in the books. The only thing he's finding some sort of resemblance to curling is the team aspect of the program. Gushue says about 50 per cent of the course is team-based learning. During their first meeting Gushue says some of his team members recognized him. Others didn't, but quickly googled who he was. "Then the questions came," he said, laughing. "It's been interesting." Gushue says his six other team members, many who are fresh off their first degree, have been a massive support system so far. The skip is used to calling the shots, confident in his every move. That's not the case on this school-studying team. "I feel like I'm the weak link. I'd be fifth if this was a curling team. No disrespect to fifths," he said. "I wouldn't be throwing the last rock. Let's just say that." WATCH | Breaking down Calgary curling bubble: Brier schedule Gushue, like he does before any major competition, has mapped out what his Brier schedule and school schedule are, and how much time he'll be able to put into his studies while trying to win a fourth national championship. In the beginning of the event he says he'll probably put about two hours a day into his studies between or after games to end the day. The ideal plan for Gushue is to win the Brier, play in the mixed doubles national championship, play in the men's world championship and then stay a little longer to compete in the two Grand Slam events — he then has to quarantine for two weeks when he returns to St. John's. It'll be a long haul but Gushue takes comfort in knowing he's using that time effectively by working towards a master's degree. "When I went into this I spoke to the director and I talked to him about my priorities in trying to get back to the Olympics," Gushue said. "It shouldn't conflict with any classes." His classes are every second Sunday and Monday. Curling championships are played on Sundays. Gushue won't say what championship event and classes could collide, not wanting to jinx it, but he insists they've talked about a plan should it come to that. "That's a problem I'm willing to entertain."
22 hours ago
Yahoo News Canada
Ontario's new daily COVID-19 cases continue to drop below 1,700
Ontario reported 1,670 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, including 450 cases in Toronto, 342 in Peel, 171 in York Region and 128 in Niagara.
23 hours ago
Reuters
Analysis: A 'transitory way to govern' - Biden reverses Trump's orders with the stroke of a pen
In his first week in office, U.S. President Joe Biden has rolled out a wave of executive orders to fulfill a roster of campaign promises, underscoring just how easy it is to reverse some of the policies of his predecessor, Donald Trump. As of Wednesday morning, Biden had cranked out some 40 executive orders, nearly half of them overturning Trump mandates. With one stroke of the pen, the United States rejoined the Paris climate accord and with another, Biden blocked funds for a border wall with Mexico.
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Local Journalism Initiative
Labrador businesses cite transportation and recruitment as major election issues
Transportation and the impact it’s having on bringing in and retaining workers is one of the biggest issues facing Labrador businesses right now, according to two chambers of commerce in the region. SaltWire Network spoke with representatives of the chambers in both Lake Melville and Labrador West about what they see as the biggest business concerns the parties should be looking at this election, and the answers were similar. Labrador North Chamber of Commerce CEO Julianne Griffin and Labrador West Chamber of Commerce president Toby Leon both referenced the decision by Air Canada to pull flights from the region. “That will have a significant snowball effect on many industries and businesses in the region, and that’s from car rental companies, hotels, restaurants and so on,” Griffin said. “Obviously, we rely on a reliable air transportation network for business travel as well as medical travel and for residents' travel, attracting newcomers, tourism, development of the natural resource sector. The snowball effect will be felt and be widespread.” She said recruitment and retention of professionals is already strained in Labrador, and making it harder to get in and out of the region isn’t helping. Leon echoed Griffin's comments on recruitment, retention and the impact of losing flights to the region, cutting it off from any transportation hubs. “Recruitment and retention mean we have to be able to get in and out of here reasonably,” he said. “We don’t want people to fly in here to work, we want people to live here, spend money in the coffee shops, the ski hill, and grow our economy here locally.” Relying on fly-in and fly-out workers like some companies have to do now isn’t helping the economy, Leon said, and increases the cost of business. There needs to be reasons for people to stay, he said, and being able to easily get in and out of the region is part of that. “Without the support of government making it a level playing field to live here as opposed to somewhere else, then recruitment and retention will always be a problem,” he said. Griffin and Leon both said the entire transportation network, from roads to the ferry service, is important, and upkeep of those parts of the network are critical to the region. The Atlantic Loop, a proposed electricity grid for the east coast, has been a topic of conversation at both federal and provincial levels and includes Muskrat Falls. They haven’t heard much on the future of the project, Griffin said, but the chamber does hope if it proceeds, Muskrat Falls could be a part of driving wealth for Labrador and the whole province. “The potential to meet environmental goals is huge,” she said. “This might lead to improved operational costs off diesel consumption for operators like Voisey’s Bay. We see a lot of diesel being consumed on the north coast of Labrador and we really hope it will lead to more growth in the natural resource sector.” Griffin said to help with the labour market requirements, there needs to be more outreach to schools and industry about the opportunities available and better alignment between programs offered and the needs of the province. “What we hope to see, if we really focus on meeting our labour market challenges, is encouraging Labradorians to remain in Labrador and live and work here for a long time,” she said. Evan Careen, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Telegram
22 hours ago
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Cute parrot says "good morning" and gives everyone a kiss
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The Canadian Press
Toronto father-daughter duo design swimsuit tailored to transgender children
A Canadian clothing line is helping transgender kids feel confident at the beach or pool with bathing suits designed to maximize comfort without compromising style. Jamie and Ruby Alexander are the Toronto father-daughter duo behind Rubies, a fledgling fashion business that specializes in form-fitting clothing for trans and non-binary girls. Ruby says she's proud to see how the brand is allowing other trans kids to take part in the same activities as their friends without worrying about what they're wearing. "A lot of trans kids just stopped doing what they love to do, because they don't feel comfortable," Ruby, 12, said in an interview. "We wanted to change the kids' lives, and we're happy to do that." Since Ruby came out as transgender at nine years old, Jamie Alexander said fashion has been an important part of how she expresses her identity. But it hasn't always been easy to balance style against concerns for her safety. At first, Ruby wore baggy boardshorts and sweatpants to athletic activities such as swimming, gymnastics and dance, Alexander said. Eventually, Ruby wanted to wear a bikini like her friends, so they got her one at a department store. But as they were getting ready for a vacation in Central America in 2019, Alexander started to worry about what Ruby should wear to the beach in a place where there may not be the same cultural awareness of transgender identity. He looked online for a swimsuit that would allow her to safely have fun in the sun, but the limited options he could find didn't seem age-appropriate. Alexander knew that other families must be dealing with similar struggles, so he set out to launch a company that would offer a solution. He teamed up with Ryerson University's Fashion Zone to design prototypes for bathing suit bottoms that uses a soft compression to provide a worry-free fit. After getting in touch with other parents online, Alexander biked around Toronto to deliver samples, so transgender kids could try them on and give feedback. Some families said their kids hadn't had much exposure to other transgender children, Alexander said, and it soon became clear that Ruby had a gift for connecting with customers. "To say, 'hey, there's someone else out there just like you that understands you and understands what you're going through' is a really powerful thing," Alexander said. "It's really touching to hear the impact Ruby and I can have with these families." Alexander partnered with a Toronto clothing manufacturer to gear up for a launch last spring, but production was set back by the COVID-19 pandemic. Still, Rubies has managed to sell roughly 1,000 swimsuits in its first year, Alexander said. Ruby writes a personal message to accompany every shipment, which for some customers seems to be just as valuable as the product itself, said Alexander. "We've gotten feedback that said some kids will put these postcards under their pillows, like it's this special treasure," he said. Alexander also launched a crowdfunding campaign so Rubies could donate swimsuits to families who many not be able to spend $57 on bikini bottoms. The brand has also expanded its offerings to include T-shirts, and recently started accepting preorders for a line of underwear. Alexander said Ruby has been involved in every step of getting the business off the ground, helping her father keep up with the latest trends on top of the usual demands of homework and chores. While it can be hard to juggle her duties as Grade 7 student and fashion maven, Ruby said it's worth it to see the impact that Rubies is having on kids like her across the globe. "There's other trans kids in the world who need help, and I'm happy to see them smile, and I'm proud to be the person who I am," she said. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 26, 2021. Adina Bresge, The Canadian Press
23 hours ago
Local Journalism Initiative
Georgian Bay reignites Sunday gun hunting ban discussion
When Alan Sallows thinks about hunting, these words come to mind: bonding, memories and tradition. “[I like] getting out in the outdoors, spending time with my grandfather, enjoying the harvest we can take at that time,” he said. Sallows has been a hunter for over 25 years. It’s a pastime his grandfather passed down to him while he was growing up in Waubaushene. Now, a resident of Georgian Bay, Sallows has shared the practice with his teenage daughter, Annie. “She’s been coming with me since she was five years old,” he said. Sallows and his daughter hunt ducks and deer starting in the fall, using either shotguns or rifles. He takes a week off from work to hunt — if he’s able to — or he hunts on Saturdays. However, being able to hunt on Sundays would be ideal, he said. “[It’s] just to give the working force an opportunity for a day out to spend with their family and keep the tradition of hunting going.” He said the hunters he knows would be in favour of it too, in spite of the opinion of some local seasonal cottagers, who, according to Sallows, look down on hunting. “I’m not saying all seasonal people, but a few seasonal people can make it not-so-welcoming for Sunday hunting,” he said. The township is reigniting discussions about Sunday hunting rules. At council’s next meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 9, the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters will deliver a presentation arguing in favour of opening up the township’s rules. Councillor Cynthia Douglas said she and other councillors received emails in mid-December from people asking if the township would discuss introducing a bylaw to permit Sunday hunting with a firearm. Douglas said she’s not sure how accurate the information provided in the emails is and wants to hear more feedback from people on all sides of the issue, including from the federation. “I think this is an important issue,” she said. Provincial regulations prohibit Sunday gun hunting unless a municipality chooses to allow it. As of Sept. 1, according to the Government of Ontario website, Georgian Bay, made up primarily of Crown land, is the only township in the District of Muskoka prohibiting Sunday gun hunting. In 2014, Georgian Bay council held a discussion about permitting Sunday gun hunting. Douglas was on that council for the last term. “I think we heard from a lot of people in public that were for and against,” she said. Council, in the end, voted against endorsing the activity in a “very close” vote, Douglas said. The topic came up at council’s first meeting of 2021 on Monday, Jan. 11. Councillors, like Douglas, shared their perspectives on Sunday hunting and the next steps the township could take, including consulting with the Georgian Bay Hunters and Anglers Inc. “It’s not a simple black-and-white question,” said Mayor Peter Koetsier. The Georgian Bay Hunters and Anglers Inc. did not return a request for an interview in time for publication. The Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters did not respond to a request for comment. Zahraa Hmood is a Local Journalism Initiative reporter covering the municipalities of Muskoka Lakes, Lake of Bays and Georgian Bay. Her reporting is funded by the Canadian government through its Local Journalism Initiative. Zahraa, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Parry Sound North Star
23 hours ago
The Canadian Press
Crime down in first eight months of pandemic, but mental-health calls rise: StatCan
OTTAWA — Newly released figures point to a major drop in police-recorded crime during the first eight months of the COVID-19 pandemic last year. Statistics Canada says police services across Canada reported that select criminal incidents fell by 18 per cent between March and October 2020, compared with the same period a year earlier. In contrast, the total number of service calls rose eight per cent, particularly for wellness checks and calls for domestic disturbances and mental health. The agency says violent crimes such as assault dropped significantly, while property crime including shoplifting and residential break-and-enter plunged amid shutdowns that closed stores and kept people home. The lone outlier to the trend was uttering threats by a family member, which saw a two per cent bump in reported incidents year over year. The figures come from 19 police agencies that serve nearly three-quarters of the Canadian population. As businesses and public spaces began to reopen in May, crime numbers started to climb month over month through to July, but still trailed figures from 2019. Between March and October, the number of reported sexual assaults decreased by 20 per cent and reported assaults declined by nine per cent, according to StatCan. The figures fell less steeply for cases involving family members. Fraud incidents also dropped off, with police reporting a decrease of nine per cent year over year. "A recent release, however, shows that just over four in 10 Canadians experienced at least one type of cybersecurity incident since the beginning of the pandemic, including phishing attacks, malware, fraud, and hacked accounts," Statistics Canada said. Shoplifting and residential break-and-enters fell by 47 per cent and 27 per cent respectively. But non-residential break-and-enters spiked by more than one-quarter in March, when businesses first barred their doors amid partial lockdowns. Police service calls — distinct from police-reported crimes — rose eight per cent year over year between March and October, with "general well-being checks" increasing by 13 per cent and mental-health calls "such as responses to a person in emotional crisis" jumped 12 per cent, the agency said. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 27, 2021. The Canadian Press
22 hours ago
CBC
National literary award removes 'glaringly inequitable' emerging writer age cap
A prestigious Canadian literary prize has changed its definition of who counts as an emerging writer after a Windsor author spearheaded efforts to challenge an age cap. Jade Wallace said that young and emerging are not synonymous, and the implication that older writers don't need support is "non-sensical." "An emerging writer is an emerging writer," they said in an interview with Windsor Morning host Tony Doucette on CBC Radio. "If they don't have a network, if they're not familiar with the community, if they haven't had a book published, it doesn't really matter what age you are." The Writers' Trust of Canada's annual RBC Bronwen Wallace Award for Emerging Writers is a $10,000 prize for poetry and short stories by writers who have not yet been published in book form. (Wallace, a writer and editor who is doing a masters' degree in creative writing at the University of Windsor, is no relation to the late Bronwen Wallace, the author for whom the award is named). Previously, the prize was awarded to those under 35. According to Wallace, it's a career-making award and a virtual guarantee of a book deal. Wallace contacted and later wrote an open letter to the Writers' Trust earlier this month calling the age limit "glaringly inequitable." Their letter pointed out that some writers are more likely to get their start later due to life circumstances or barriers related to their background. "Writers from families with low incomes often have to work more, or spend extra time caring for themselves or loved ones. People from BIPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+, disability, immigrant, and other marginalized communities, and/or women, are disproportionately likely to have lower incomes and to experience socioeconomic and other barriers to participating fully in the literary community," the letter stated. Writers' Trust responds The letter netted about 160 signatures from the literary community, including former prize judges, winners and the founder of the award. Less than two weeks later, the Writers' Trust announced it would change the criteria. "They actually changed the rule before I even had to send a letter," Wallace said, adding that they were surprised to see change occur so quickly. The Writers' Trust has acknowledged that the open letter "absolutely helped" change the rule. In an email to CBC News, the organization said programs "need to evolve to reflect the changing circumstances and needs of the writing community." "We have received important feedback about how some writers are simply unable to begin their writing careers before the age of 35. We recognize that an age restriction is unfair, particularly to marginalized writers, and especially those from LGBTQ2IS and BIPOC communities," it stated. "The age restriction was an ongoing issue, and we'd had feedback about it from the literary community for a few years and held discussions internally and with program partners. Jade Wallace's open letter absolutely helped push this along." The submission deadline for the 2021 RBC Bronwen Wallace Award for Emerging Writers is Feb. 22. Two $10,000 prizes are being awarded and finalists will receive $2,500.
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The Canadian Press
Broken by Trump, US refugee program aims to return stronger
Krish Vignarajah has been in survival mode for four years as the Trump administration slashed refugee admissions by 85%. She's had to close a third of her resettlement agency's 48 offices and lay off more than 120 employees, some with decades of experience. Now, she's scrambling to not only rehire staff but double the capacity of her Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service, an expansion not seen since the agency scaled up for the wave of refugees that arrived after the fall of Saigon in 1975. All nine U.S. resettlement agencies are experiencing the whiplash. They're gearing up to handle 125,000 refugees this year and possibly more after that if President Joe Biden makes good on his promise to restore the number of people able to create new lives in America after fleeing persecution or war. Agencies say they welcome the challenge after being pushed to the brink. But the last four years illustrates the need to make the 41-year-old program that's long enjoyed bipartisan support less vulnerable to political whims if America is to regain its position as a leader in providing sanctuary for the world’s oppressed. “We’ve seen how the sole concentration of refugee policy in the White House can wreak such destruction in the wrong hands,” Vignarajah said. The Trump administration created so many obstacles that there are doubts whether the pipeline can rebound quickly enough to meet Biden’s expected target this year, especially during a coronavirus pandemic that has restricted the ability to safely interview refugees in camps and crowded cities. “The foundation of the system has been so broken that to even get to 125,000 next year, there’s a big question mark,” said Jennifer Foy, vice-president of U.S. programs with World Relief, a resettlement agency. Refugee admissions are determined by the president each year, and federal funding for resettlement agencies is based on the number of people they resettle in a given year. As president, Donald Trump targeted the refugee program under his anti-immigration policies, dropping admissions yearly until they reached a record low of 15,000 for fiscal year 2021, which started in October. Historically, the average has been 95,000 under both Republican and Democratic administrations. The Trump administration defended the cuts as protecting American jobs during the pandemic and said it sought to have refugees settle closer to their home countries while working on solving the crises that caused them to flee. More than 100 U.S. resettlement offices closed during Trump’s term, including eight of 27 belonging to World Relief, Foy’s agency. Its warehouses of donated household goods have grown sparse, and its relationships with hundreds of landlords have waned because almost no refugees are arriving. The Trump administration also cut or reassigned U.S. support staff overseas who processed applications. Despite potential problems reopening the pipeline, advocates say it's important that Biden set this year's ceiling at 125,000 people to start building the program back up. He's also vowed to seek legislation setting an annual baseline of 95,000 refugee admissions, which would help stabilize funding for resettlement agencies. Biden's campaign said the number could go beyond that “commensurate with our responsibility, our values and the unprecedented global need." Biden, who co-sponsored legislation creating the refugee program in 1980, says reopening the doors to refugees is “how we will restore the soul of our nation." “Resettling refugees helps reunite families, enriches the fabric of America, and enhances our standing, influence and security in the world,” Biden said in June for World Refugee Day. For decades, America admitted more refugees each year than all other countries combined, only to fall behind Canada in 2018. While the U.S. program shrank and a dozen other countries followed in shutting their doors, refugee numbers worldwide ballooned to a record 26 million because of political strife, violence and famine. Biden has said he wants to make it easier for refugees to get to the United States by expanding efforts to register and process them abroad and making higher education visas available to those seeking safety. He's also indicated more priority should be given to Latin Americans, especially Venezuelans whose numbers now rival Syrians among the largest group of displaced people. Refugees already underwent more rigorous screening than any other person entering the U.S. before additional requirements under Trump slowed the process to almost a standstill, according to the International Refugee Assistance Project. Last year, the Trump administration started requiring refugees to provide addresses dating back 10 years, a near impossible task for people living in exile. “The Trump administration began to incorporate novel and untested techniques that overwhelmed the system with delays and dubious vetting results,” said Vignarajah, the CEO of Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service. Still, changing that won’t be easy. “It’s easy to ratchet it up, very difficult to ratchet it down, and that’s not to say some of those duplicative layers of vetting actually make us safer,” she said. There are also questions about who should be at the front of the line. The Trump administration changed the eligibility rules, setting up its own categories of who qualifies rather than using the long-standing referral system by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees that makes selections based on a person's need to be resettled. For instance, there was no category for people fleeing war, like Syrians. As a result, tens of thousands of refugees conditionally approved by the Department of Homeland Security suddenly were disqualified. Advocates want such cases to get priority. Mahmoud Mansour, who fled Syria's civil war to Jordan, hopes to regain his spot. His family had completed the work to go to the United States when the Trump administration issued its travel ban barring people from Syria indefinitely and suspending the refugee program for 120 days. “The past four years, during Trump’s term, our lives were ruined,” said Mansour, a tailor who has been out of work for a year and relies on help from his two brothers in the U.S. to survive. “In one moment, our dreams vanished.” Now, Mansour feels optimistic again. The 47-year-old father said Biden sent a strong message about restoring humanitarian policies when he lifted the travel ban on his first day in office. Mansour hopes his family will finally be reunited. And he wants the new president to know: “We will not be a burden. We will be workers there. You will benefit from us, and of course, we will benefit from you.” ___ Watson reported from San Diego. Associated Press reporter Omar Akour in Amman, Jordan, contributed to this report. Julie Watson, The Associated Press
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Local Journalism Initiative
MD council holds moment of silence
Council for the MD of Pincher Creek held its first regular council meeting of 2021 Jan. 12. Moment of silence The meeting began with Reeve Brian Hammond calling for a moment of silence to honour the memory of Pincher Creek town councillor Sussanne O’Rourke, who passed away in December due to complications related to Covid-19, and Calgary police officer Sgt. Andrew Harnett, who was killed on duty during a New Year’s Eve traffic stop. Road closures A public hearing was held to close two unused sections of road allowance adjacent to a landowner’s acreage. The landowner offered to purchase the area to incorporate into their property. The sections of road are located at NE 6-6-1-W5 and NW 5-6-1-W5. Second and third readings for the closure will be held at a council meeting in the near future. First reading of a proposed road closure between NW 31-7-1-W5 and SW 6-8-1-W5 was also passed. The section is an underdeveloped road allowance traversing steep terrain that would require two bridges should the MD ever want to construct a road. A public hearing for the road closure will be held Feb. 9 at 1 p.m. Land for dog park An amendment to the MD’s land use bylaw was passed to redesignate MD land adjacent to Lundbreck’s hamlet boundary to permit the formation of a dog park. The land was originally designated as urban fringe but is now included within the Lundbreck boundaries under the classification of parks and open space. Emergency structure The Pincher Creek Emergency Management Organization has played an important role in gathering and distributing information to the public during the pandemic. To improve functioning and streamline administration, council voted to amalgamate the organization with the Pincher Creek Emergency Services Commission. The motion follows Pincher Creek town council’s decision to merge the organizations. Next meeting MD of Pincher Creek council will next hold its regular meeting online on Tuesday, Feb. 8, at 1 p.m. Online agenda packages are available at https://bit.ly/MDcouncil, and the link to attend virtually is available at www.mdpinchercreek.ab.ca. Sean Oliver, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Shootin' the Breeze
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The Canadian Press
French Holocaust memorial vandalized on remembrance day
PARIS — Vandals painted graffiti on France’s Holocaust Memorial ahead of international commemorations of the Nazi slaughter of millions of Jews. The Israeli Embassy in France tweeted a photo of the pro-Uighur graffiti scrawled on a wall etched with the names of tens of thousands of French victims of the Holocaust. The embassy expressed “horror and anger” at the vandalism “on such a symbolic day.” Paris police said the graffiti was discovered Wednesday morning, as ceremonies were being held or planned around the world to mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day, which is observed on the anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz death camp on Jan. 27, 1945. The graffiti was quickly cleaned off. While France sees persistent but scattered anti-Semitic vandalism or violence, the graffiti found Wednesday was not explicitly anti-Jewish. It included the message “Uighur Lives Matter” and appeared aimed at calling attention to China's treatment of mostly Muslim Uighurs. The Chinese government has detained an estimated 1 million or more members of ethnic Turkic minority groups in Xinjiang, holding them in internment camps and prisons where they are subjected to ideological discipline, forced to denounce their religion and language and physically abused. China has long suspected the Uighurs of harbouring separatist tendencies. The Associated Press
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Local Journalism Initiative
Riverside Health Care adds same day addictions support services
The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have not only left businesses and workplaces in disarray, but it has also been taxing on the mental health of the public. In January, Riverside Health Care announced the addition of the same-day addiction support services for adults struggling and seeking support for substance use. The new service is an addition to the same-day mental health support services. "As a community, we have seen increased overdoses and substance use concerns and Riverside is hopeful that this same day service will be a step forward in building healthy relationships with some of our most vulnerable substance using populations," Lisa Belluz, manager of mental health and addictions at Riverside Health Care said in an email. This new service will allow for same-day scheduled appointments for individuals looking for support in recovery from addictions or wondering where to get help can call and speak to the recovery support counsellor without needing a pre-existing appointment. As well, you do not have to be a current client or commit to ongoing counselling. These appointments are confidential and do not require a referral. “It is possible for the client to already be enrolled with a counsellor and still access the same day substance recovery and support; the client may need help now in the recovery process when their primary therapist is not available,” Belluz,said. Belluz said calling into the service could be for a variety of reasons such as support for a really difficult day, harm reduction strategies, information about other services that may be of assistance, substance abuse education, or a referral to a more structured assessment or therapeutic service. At this time, appointments are being offered by phone or video but efforts are presently being explored to offer an alternative for people who do not have access to a phone or internet. Belluz said it has been more complex to provide addictions services throughout the pandemic with the limited availability for face-to-face services. She adds that at times, it is difficult for some residents in the district that experience substance use issues, to keep scheduled appointments and because therapists are scheduled, they are not always available for same-day requests for support. The support services counsellor only known as Tom, has begun a mobile walk-about service where he is looking for people who may be working through addiction issues while in the community. Belluz said they are hoping that Tom becomes a familiar face and a known resource in order for those struggling with substance use to feel comfortable enough to approach him for help. This is in addition to the same-day appointments in an effort to meet the identified challenges of recovery support as presently, there is a longer than usual waitlist for treatment. “We have seen an increase of demand for mental health and addictions counselling over the last several months, requiring us to implement a waitlist for our mental health programs,” Belluz said. “Same-day appointments have provided an opportunity for individuals waiting for mental health and addictions service to access a single, solution focused session while the client waits to be assigned to a therapist.” Belluz said it is their goal to continue to offer same-day recovery support services on an ongoing basis, even post-pandemic. “We are hoping to enhance the service with an option of in-person visits for the scheduled days once restrictions from Covid-19 are lifted,” Belluz said. “The same-day services will be monitored and improved or changed as needed, as we strive to search for new and creative ways to meet unmet needs in the community.” For more information on same day addictions recovery support programming, please call 274-4807, press 1 and ask for Tom. Natali Trivuncic, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Fort Frances Times
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Local Journalism Initiative
Perry Township transfer station wait times short in comparison to southern landfills
Sometimes in life, you just have to wait a little bit, said Perry Township’s mayor, Norm Hofstetter, when the topic of the transfer/recycling station wait times came up at the Jan. 20 council meeting. According to Hofsetter, he had to bring items to the Waterloo Regional Landfill for a personal matter and said that while getting into the landfill was quick, getting out took 45 minutes. The topic of transfer station waiting times came up on the agenda as Coun. Joe Lumley mentioned he had heard some ratepayer complaints on the matter. Here are some key quotes from the discussion. “I had two or three members of the public come forth and talk to me about the lineup getting a little heavy and had been out to Highway 592 on some occasions,” said Lumley. “Maybe as a group we can come up with a more efficient way that the lineup can be decreased or sped up. When you get eight to 12 cars deep, especially if you’re only carrying one bag of garbage and waiting for everyone else to recycle, I can see people’s frustration there.” “It’s tough times with everything slowed down so much and the lineups are happening — it’s hard to get around that, but if there’s some way to organize it better, I’m all for it,’ said Coun. Paul Sowrey. “I’ve been there many times and I don’t think the lineups are that long. I’ve been back eight to 12 cars and I think the most I’ve waited was about 10 minutes,” said Hofstetter. “Maybe we can put a notice up that we’d appreciate it if they sorted their recycling ahead of time, not when they’re there. I think that would make a huge difference.” “I think we have it pretty nice up here and I think for a long time we were spoiled because there was no organization going in and out of our transfer station, but I think that’s something we have to consider for the safety and, yes, it might take ten minutes to get through, but we all know we’re going home at the end of the day and nobody’s been backed over — that’s not saying we can’t look at something else to help out, but I think sometimes we have to accept we have to wait a little bit in life,” said Hofstetter. “One of the reasons we have it in a single line is for monitoring; we wanted to monitor what people were putting into the recycling bins and for safety, especially during COVID-19,” said Coun. Margaret Ann MacPhail. “One idea that came into my mind (was) to have a lineup for just recycling and a lineup just for trash,” said Lumley. “Just as a footnote on the safety issue, I understand we have to make it as safe as possible for all of us … we did have an increase of 1,600 cars in the last year; if the increase is being seen now, what’s it going to be like in the summer when things are hopefully more relaxed?” “I think it’s a great idea (to have) a sign there that said: if you want to speed up the line, be organized and have your stuff sorted prior to coming,” said Sowrey. Sarah Cooke’s reporting is funded by the Canadian government through its Local Journalism Initiative. Sarah Cooke, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, muskokaregion.com
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CBC
Sask. government calls think-tank's COVID-19 spending report 'disappointing,' disputes findings
The Saskatchewan government is disputing some numbers found in a new report on COVID-19 spending released by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA), calling it "disappointing." The report, which was released Tuesday, says the province has been "sitting on" a $1.4-billion contingency fund, mostly in "unallocated infrastructure funds." The province said in a statement Tuesday that's "incorrect." It said Saskatchewan has $160 million left in its COVID-19 contingency fund and another $394.8 million to be doled out in the 2021-22 provincial budget. "Characterizing unallocated infrastructure funding as 'contingency funds' is entirely inaccurate and goes against well-established public-sector accounting guidelines," the province said in an emailed statement. The government also took issue with a section of the report about Saskatchewan not using an available $31 million from the federal Safe Long-Term Care Fund. The report said Saskatchewan was one of six provinces not to do so. The province said it believes that no provinces have accessed this money. "The fund has been a point of contention at recent First Ministers' Meetings over the federal government's encroachment in provincial jurisdiction by specifically earmarking federal funds to health care, an area of provincial jurisdiction," the province said. "It is the position of several provinces including Saskatchewan that federal health funding would more appropriately be directed through the Canada Health Transfer, which has been subject to chronic underfunding by subsequent federal governments." Saskatchewan NDP finance critic Trent Wotherspoon issued a statement in repsonse to the report Wednesday, accusing the provincial government of "failing to spend the $260 million in the provincial contingency fund" that was approved in the last budget. "While the Sask. Party has sat on their hands and failed to deploy crucial resources in our schools, hospitals, and care homes, we've seen case numbers skyrocket and dozens die needlessly," Wotherspoon said. "The Sask. Party needs to act now to protect lives and livelihoods." Meanwhile, NDP leader Ryan Meili is now asking to see the books so his opposition can thoroughly inspect the numbers. "Come clean about where every single federal dollar has gone and commit to making sure the federal dollars go out to protect and support Saskatchewan people in this difficult time," Meili said Tuesday afternoon. Sask. chipping in 5 per cent toward low wage essential worker top-up One finding the Saskatchewan government is not disputing is its contribution to the federal low wage essential worker top-up. The CCPA report says the top-up is supposed to be cost-shared: 75 per cent federal and 25 per cent provincial. It says Saskatchewan has only contributed five per cent. The province confirmed that figure. "$56 million is the total of the provincial/federal Temporary Wage Supplement. Under the agreement reached the federal component is $53.2 million and the cost to Saskatchewan is expected to be $2.8 million," the province said in an email, noting 75 per cent of that money has already been handed out to workers. According to the report, Saskatchewan still has millions of federal dollars to spend on helping workers. That includes $49.4 million in wage top-ups for essential workers and another $42 million expected to go toward job training for workers in sectors hit hard by the pandemic. Lori Johb, president of the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour, said that extra cash could be life changing for people, noting it could help many pay for transit or child care, and would stimulate the economy. "We know that an injection of a wage top-up — every cent of that would be spent in the community. That would go right back into the economy in Saskatchewan," she said. "I'm not sure why our government isn't seeing it that way as well." Feds contributing more for COVID-19 health care, education: report Other highlights in the CCPA report include Saskatchewan spending $9,000 per person overall on COVID-19 supports, with 90 per cent of that money coming from the federal government. In comparison, Manitoba is spending $9,400 per person and Alberta is spending $11,200. In terms of health care, the research institute found $1,200 is allocated per person in Saskatchewan, with 98 per cent of that being federal money. Education-wise, the CCPA reported that the provincial government is contributing eight per cent of the $120 per person set aside for COVID-19 adaptation in schools and childcare centres in Saskatchewan. "When it comes to government spending, this has largely been a federal show. There is room to do more, particularly at the provincial level, to mitigate the pandemic's impacts," said David Macdonald, the report's author and CCPA senior economist, in a news release. "It's clear that many provinces are leaving money on the table during a time of unprecedented crisis."
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