A senator’s push to curtail the unchecked promotion of sports betting is working its way through the legislative process, with the aim of establishing a national framework for regulating these services. It’s passed a second reading in the Senate, but has yet to reach the House.
Saskatchewan Community Safety Minister Michael Weger says the mistakes are small compared with the successes of the ministry, while some experts point to greater systematic cracks.
As the Pride flag was raised over Parliament Hill Monday morning, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau condemned what he called “rising hate” against LGBTQ+ people in Canada, particularly transgender youth.