What's wrong with land acknowledgements, and how to make them better

In an era of reconciliation, land acknowledgments are meant to recognize First Nations, Inuit and Métis territory, but many Indigenous people argue they’ve grown to become superficial, performative — and problematic.


Former top NORAD commander was investigated for months after defence department said he broke no rules

An alleged extramarital affair involving Canada's former top commander at NORAD was investigated by military police for several months after the Department of National Defence (DND) publicly stated that no rules were broken by former lieutenant-general Christopher Coates.


Workers pushing to unionize Amazon say they faced retaliation and unfair tactics

Amazon warehouse employees and contract delivery drivers working for the e-commerce giant say that when they complained about increasingly difficult working conditions during the pandemic or tried to unionize, they faced retaliation and unfair practices from the online retailer.


Uber drivers, gig workers pressure Ontario government for employee status

People who drive or deliver for app platforms in Ontario such as Uber, Lyft and Skip the Dishes are calling on Premier Doug Ford's government to grant them basic workers' rights by classifying them as employees.


Interviewing the Governor General in my language felt like reconciliation

Reconciliation is real and I felt it that day, writes CBC North reporter Pauline Pemik, who interviewed Canada's new Governor General — in Inuktitut.


I'm a burnt-out barista, and I don't know if I'll return to my minimum wage job

Even before the pandemic, young people were speaking out about the low minimum wage, writes 21-year-old Chloe Peel. The pandemic has made working a service job that much harder.


Canadian pianist wins one of the world's most prestigious piano competitions

A Canadian has won one of the world's most prestigious piano competitions. Bruce (Xiaoyu) Liu of Montreal was named the winner of the 18th Frederic Chopin international piano competition early Thursday in Warsaw.


The National: Inflation’s impact, Flu shots, Gov. Gen. Mary May Simon

The National for Oct. 20 — Inflation shows up at the dinner table with rising food prices. Plus, the urgent push for flu shots.


Ottawa to reveal details tomorrow about international COVID-19 vaccine passport

Ottawa plans to reveal details tomorrow about its forthcoming proof-of-vaccination system for international travel, senior government sources have confirmed to CBC News.


NFL agrees to end race-based brain testing in $1B settlement

The NFL agreed to end race-based adjustments in dementia testing that critics said made it difficult for Black retirees to qualify for awards in a $1 billion settlement of concussion claims, according to a proposed deal filed Wednesday in federal court.