Alberta acted like the pandemic was over. Now it's a cautionary tale for Canada
The COVID-19 situation in Alberta has gone from bad to worse — providing a cautionary tale for the rest of Canada on how a string of bad policy decisions, low vaccination rates and a failure to act quickly are a recipe for disaster.
Online offers of fake documents show it's time for a national vaccination passport: NDP critic
The NDP's health critic is calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government to act quickly to introduce a single, secure, national proof of vaccination after CBC News reported that cybercriminals are offering to sell fake Canadian provincial vaccination certificates online.
Coroner's report on Joyce Echaquan's death adds pressure on Quebec premier to acknowledge systemic racism
Experts from within and without Indigenous communities say the coroner's report into Joyce Echaquan's death validates what they've been saying for years: that systemic racism in Quebec health care must be acknowledged and addressed.
Days of rage: Angry voters brought new tensions to the 2021 campaign trail
Scott Simms ran in seven federal elections, winning six of them. And while he came to terms fairly easily with his 264-vote loss on September 20, the long-time Liberal MP is having a harder time accepting the anger he experienced on the campaign trail in his largely rural riding in central Newfoundland.
Supply chain crunch could threaten holiday wish lists
Retailers are warning of inventory shortages closer to the holidays amid ongoing problems in manufacturing and shipping due to the pandemic.
Taiwan angry after China sends 38 fighter planes toward island
Taiwan has sharply criticized China after Beijing marked the founding of the People's Republic of China with the largest-ever incursion by the Chinese air force into the island's air defence zone.
Jesse Wente on reconciliation, racism and his new memoir
The National speaks with Jesse Wente, the first Indigenous chair of the Canada Council for the Arts, about his new book Unreconciled. Part memoir, part manifesto, Wente explores the flawed concept of reconciliation, digs into his family history and shares his own struggle with identity and racism.
Business owners on what’s it’s been like with vaccine passports
Ian Hanomansing talks to three business owners from across Canada about their experiences with the implementation of a vaccine passport.
The National: Trudeau vacations on NDTR, Vaccine Passports, Jesse Wente
The National for Oct. 1 — Anger and disappointment after Prime Minister Trudeau is found vacationing in Tofino during the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Plus, Jesse Wente talks about reconciliation and his own challenges with identity and racism.
What is the now-shuttered Ozy Media — and why did its COO pretend to be a YouTube exec?
Ozy Media is shutting down less than a week after a story in the New York Times raised questions about the media organization's claims of millions of viewers and readers, while also pointing out a potential case of securities fraud.