Social Issues

Canada Disability Benefit applications open June 20; new federal funding for Pride festival security; Parliament advances Bill C-4 and One Canadian Economy Bill; Canada imposes sanctions related to West Bank settler violence; disability inclusion standards presented at UN.

Canada, Nova Scotia finalize $170.9M housing deal; Procurement Ombud details ‘Best Value’ evolution; CNSC releases Beaverlodge properties; ECCC forecasts active hurricane season; Inmate death under review at Bath Institution.

CRTC launches consultation on public interest participation; Canada commits $40M to UN peacekeeping; New federal support for 2SLGBTQI+ rights; National Film Board defends documentary at CRTC; CRA Ombudsperson notes leadership change.

Red Dress Day marked nationwide; Tŝilhqot’in Nation signs children and family services accord; Disparities in court outcomes data released; Quebec real estate competition probe advances; Contraband seized at Collins Bay Institution.

CRA revokes multiple charities; StatsCan issues income and youth NEET reports; Correctional Service seizes contraband; NFB marks Asian Heritage Month and Peabody nomination; New biographical posting at Global Affairs.