Jewish and Christian leaders unite to combat antisemitism. ‘Antisemitism is a foundational brokenness in the Christian tradition,’ said Cardus CEO Michael Van Pelt. ‘That’s why it requires our special attention.’. @jdl562000 reports:.

RT @cbcwatcher: "But here’s the critical point: these very bills implicitly acknowledge that existing laws and procedures are not up to the….

Op-Ed: Canada’s dangerous drift toward governance by executive rule. Canada’s leaders condemn democratic backsliding abroad, but never grapple with how they permit — and promote — illiberal governance at home. By Jerome Gessaroli.

RT @ForsterSam: Canadian Affairs' @meagangillmore continues to provide some of the most rigorous and perceptive reporting on MAID in Canada….

@HonEdFast @MichaelCooperMP wants the bill to pass. “It is absolutely imperative that this radical and dangerous expansion of MAID for mental illness is permanently scrapped,” he said.

Tamara Jansen, a Conservative MP from B.C., recently introduced a private member’s bill that would prevent people from qualifying for MAID based solely on their mental illness. Jansen’s bill is identical to one introduced by now-retired Conservative MP @HonEdFast . His bill was.

RT @dyslexacon_: "Good weed” once meant a product was free of pesticides and contaminants. Now, it often means a product has soaring THC le….

De Wet is the chief of staff at the Qikiqtani General Hospital in Iqaluit, Nvt., the territory’s only hospital. In June, Nunavut declared suicide a continuing crisis, repeating a declaration from 2015. “[Suicide] is a high burden of disease in [the] territory, and this is just.

Dr. Francois de Wet dreads March 2027, when Canada plans to allow adults suffering only from mental illness to qualify for medically assisted deaths. “I’m very, very worried about it,” he said. De Wet — a family doctor with 30 years of experience — worries about how this.

Why MAID for mental illness has provinces and doctors worried. MAID for mental illness is slated to come into effect in 2027, though 10 provinces and territories have advocated for an ‘indefinite pause’. @meagangillmore reports:.

RT @meagangillmore: No matter what your personal beliefs are about assisted suicide (#MAID),when drs who have been involved in it since the….

“I think you would have your work cut out for you to show that this is discriminatory versus just reflecting the fact that when you’re in a spousal relationship, there’s going to be some pooling of resources,” said @KerriFroc , a law professor at the University of New Brunswick.

The Canadian Dental Care Plan has been touted as a long overdue way to ensure Canadians’ access to critical dental care. But the program is not for everyone. Eligibility is based on a family’s income. This means someone could be deemed ineligible for dental care because of.

Does Ottawa’s dental care discriminate against couples?. Dental care is the latest social benefit to look at family income when determining eligibility. Is this fair?. @meagangillmore and @HadassahAlencar report:.

On immigration policy, the Carney government has so far followed the Trudeau government’s approach. Experts say one of Canada’s most consequential files needs more attention. @ForsterSam reports:.

RT @dyslexacon_: Alcohol is linked to 6 types of cancer and harms nearly every system in the body. Despite years of advocacy from public he….

Susan Hagar hears daily from seniors who need help living at home. When she asks if they have home care, most say no. “Living at home and living independently is the goal for people,” said Hagar, who has more than 40 years of nursing experience. “However, our system isn’t set up.

‘We medicalize aging’: The case for meeting seniors’ home care needs. Thousands of Canada’s oldest seniors have unmet home care needs, making it difficult for them to stay healthy and remain in their homes. @meagangillmore reports:.

RT @randeepssarai: “More efficient, streamlined and visible — that is the vision Randeep Sarai, secretary of state for international develo….

RT @senatorbrazeau: Governments ease alcohol access as evidence of its harms mount - CANADIAN AFFAIRS. #S202 #TheTruthAboutAlcohol #cancer….