Fourth time's the charm for secularism in Quebec? Not likely a day ago – Premier François Legault thinks his government can settle Quebec's reasonable accommodation debate in a matter of months. Here's why that may be overly optimistic.
Why millions of dollars in federal grocery subsidies haven't lessened food insecurity in the North a day ago – Some Iqaluit residents go to creative lengths to avoid buying food at the grocery store — where a 24-pack of bottled water can cost $29.99. Marketplace explores why people in the North still pay so much more despite the fact the grocery industry there receives millions in federal subsidies.
Canada's economy surprises with 0.3% growth in January, offsetting 2 straight monthly declines a day ago – Canada's economy grew by 0.3 per cent in January, fully offsetting the small declines in the previous two months.
Pope approves law on reporting abuse allegations involving Vatican personnel, diplomats a day ago – Pope Francis has issued sweeping new sex abuse legislation for Vatican personnel and Holy See diplomats overseas, requiring the immediate reporting of abuse allegations to Vatican prosecutors, a policy shift aimed at being a model for the Catholic Church worldwide.
Canada touts its participation in Mali mission at UN — but shoots down idea of extending it 17 hours ago – Canada arrived, chequebook in hand, for this week’s United Nations ministerial peacekeeping conference in New York — a meeting which may have demonstrated to the Trudeau government that money cannot buy happiness.
Millennials are on a quest to find meaningful work — and they're willing to take a pay cut to get it 5 hours ago – One survey found that Canadian office workers would give up an pay raise of more than $9,000 annually if it meant that they could do work that's more meaningful to them.
Frozen breaded chicken: the health risk that lurks in your freezer 6 minutes ago – For years government agencies and industry have told consumers that frozen chicken pieces must be thoroughly cooked, but people kept getting sick. So now there is a rule banning salmonella in frozen breaded chicken products destined for the grocery store.
Anger over corruption puts Ukrainian comic on verge of winning presidency 5 hours ago – Practically every poll in the final days of the Ukrainian presidential election campaign suggests that a political novice with no electoral experience could finish with the most votes on Sunday.