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‘I wish the media would knock it off’: Guardian readers on how to cover Biden’s age
One of the benefits of being a regular Guardian supporter is that you get a weekly email with a direct line to the newsroom, giving you a behind-the-scenes look at how we report on the big news stories of the day.
‘Safer supply’ programs necessary to save lives amid overdose crisis: Saks
Canada’s mental health and addictions minister believes fear and stigma are driving criticism of the government’s decision to support prescribing pharmaceuticals to drug users to combat the country’s overdose crisis.
MPs want Guilbeault to explain road funding remarks. Will it happen?
Conservative, Bloc Quebecois and NDP MPs on the House of Commons’ transport committee want Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault to explain his comments around federal road infrastructure projects.
Liberal MP Andy Fillmore ‘very seriously’ considering run for Halifax mayor
Andy Fillmore, the Liberal Member of Parliament for Halifax, says he’s considering a mayoral run during the municipal election in October.
Conservatives eye subpoena threat for firm in ArriveCan controversy
The Conservatives want to issue another formal summons for the owners of GC Strategies to appear before the government operations committee probing the ArriveCan controversy.
Fintrac flags tactics used to skirt Russian sanctions, export controls
Canada’s financial intelligence agency and European allies are highlighting attempts to export sensitive technology to Russia in violation of sanctions imposed against Moscow.
Quebec demands $1B in compensation from Ottawa over ‘inaction’ on asylum seekers
The Quebec government is ramping up pressure on Ottawa to do more to ease the strain on its services caused by an influx of asylum seekers.