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National data standards in the works after COVID-19 highlighted info gaps: Hajdu

National data standards in the works after COVID-19 highlighted info gaps: Hajdu

OTTAWA — As Canadians see COVID-19 restrictions lifting, federal Health Minister Patty Hajdu says she believes the country is better prepared for a second wave of the novel coronavirus thanks to some difficult lessons learned over the last four month
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Data on PS752 flight recorders to be downloaded in Paris next month

Data on PS752 flight recorders to be downloaded in Paris next month

OTTAWA — The federal Transportation Safety Board says information on the flight recorders of the civilian airliner Iran shot down earlier this year will be downloaded the week of July 20 in France.
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Red Cross to send 900 workers to Quebec care homes as military withdraws

Red Cross to send 900 workers to Quebec care homes as military withdraws

OTTAWA — The Canadian Red Cross will send 900 people to work in Quebec's long-term care homes until September, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday.
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Employees say human rights museum CEO resignation a small win, but not enough

Employees say human rights museum CEO resignation a small win, but not enough

WINNIPEG — An online account that brought to light allegations of a racist and discriminatory work environment at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights says the resignation of the museum's president is just a first step.
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New transport rules for disabled travellers a step forward but not enough: advocates

New transport rules for disabled travellers a step forward but not enough: advocates

New rules aimed at making travel within Canada safer and more accessible for people with disabilities mark a welcome step forward but don't yet go far enough to removing long-standing barriers, advocates said Thursday as the new regulations officiall
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Oscar Peterson's widow thrilled by petition to change metro station name

Oscar Peterson's widow thrilled by petition to change metro station name

MONTREAL — The widow of legendary jazz pianist Oscar Peterson says she is heartened by a petition calling for Montreal to rename a metro station in his honour.
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Canada almost self-sufficient in PPE as Canadian businesses step up: PM

Canada almost self-sufficient in PPE as Canadian businesses step up: PM

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canadian companies are now producing so much personal protective equipment needed in the fight against COVID-19 that Canada is almost at the point of being self-sufficient.
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Most know little about prominent Indigenous, racialized Canadians, survey suggests

Most know little about prominent Indigenous, racialized Canadians, survey suggests

TORONTO — Indigenous and other racialized Canadians have been shaping the country's history and culture for centuries, but a new poll suggests most Canadians have a lot to learn about most of them.
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Canada's PPE supply and officer learns fate; In The News for June 26

Canada's PPE supply and officer learns fate; In The News for June 26

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of June 26 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
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A look at how provinces plan to emerge from COVID-19 shutdown

A look at how provinces plan to emerge from COVID-19 shutdown

Provinces and territories have been releasing plans for easing restrictions that were put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19.
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