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Families say they are waiting up to 24 months to receive a Nexus card for their baby, despite multiple federal government initiatives to reduce the application backlog. Some parents have faced years-long wait, despite lack of interview, biometric processing for child applicants Annie Jensen's two-year-old son Louis has been on …

Faced with a pandemic-induced labour shortage, businesses in Alberta's Rocky Mountain tourist hot spots have been allowed to dramatically boost the number of temporary foreign workers they hire to fill low-wage positions. The easing of hiring limits isn't confined to Alberta but applies across the country. Ottawa has eased limits …

Some electric vehicle owners are called "garage orphans," because they don't have driveways, designated parking spots or easy access to private charging options. But experts say there are ways to address this issue. More landlords, condominium boards should take advantage of government incentives, say experts When Mathieu Gosbee moved from …

A CBC investigation links more than a dozen alleged victims of abuse by one longtime teacher and band leader, who is accused of weaving a web of historical secrets. CBC investigation links longtime teacher, band leader to web of historical secrets WARNING: This article contains details of abuse It all …

“The ocean is the foundation of life. It supplies the air we breathe and food we eat. It regulates our climate and weather.” The strong reminder on the major role the oceans have on everyday life was made by United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres when he opened the UN …

WE support the efforts by the government and private groups to foster bilateral relations between the Philippines and China. China has been upset with the administration’s moves to modernize security cooperation with the United States, including the renewal and expansion of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA). But as President …

Sec. Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN THE Philippines and Sweden aim to deepen partnership in building their respective “green and blue” economy, Environment Secretary Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga said. The secretary made the remark during the Swedish National Day as she reaffirmed the Philippine government’s commitment to pursue its green …

AS the nation commemorates its 125th Independence Day today, June 12, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. vowed that his department will continue to “strive for the protection and betterment of our motherland” amid growing challenges in the Southeast Asian region. “The Department of National Defense is one with Filipinos in …

The House of Representatives under the leadership of Speaker Martin Romualdez will continue to be a prolific in terms of its primary task of legislation for the entire 19th Congress. Surigao del Norte Rep. Robert Ace Barbers, chairman of the House Committee on Dangerous Drugs, said Romualdez had already set …

Assures funds, food packs ready amid Mayon’s continued unrest President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged residents living inside the danger zone of Mayon Volcano to heed the evacuation instructions and directives of their local government officials to ensure their safety. “With the declaration of a state of calamity in Albay due …