Indigenous youth crisis report from Saskatchewan child advocate
La Ronge Saskatchewan lauds Indigenous youth courage while detailing bullying, isolation, and self harm. Corey O'Soup interviewed 264 youths and families across northern communities revealing harsh mental health realities and a call for stronger supports and anti bullying efforts.
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Saskatchewan
Corey O’soup
Shane
O’soup
la Ronge
Sask
Canada thalidomide survivors condemn minister Hehr
Survivors accuse Disabilities Minister Kent Hehr of belittling their plight calling it a sob story during a October meeting. Hehr apologized outside the House of Commons and denied a later remark while acknowledging possible misinterpretation of two comments. The group urged action raising compensation to 250000 per person and higher annual pensions.
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Kent Hehr
Hehr
House of Commons
Fiona Sampson
Canada
Sampson
Bly
Parliament Hill
Ottawa
British Columbia Sets 19 for Cannabis Purchase Age
British Columbia plans legal recreational cannabis sales in public and private stores for buyers 19 and older. The move aligns with alcohol and tobacco rules to curb the black market and protect youth, with federal legalization set for July. The plan follows public input from nearly 50,000 residents and 141 local and Indigenous governments.
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British Columbia
B.C
Mike Farnworth
Farnworth
Manitoba sets 19 as minimum age for cannabis use
Manitoba plans to set 19 as the minimum age to buy and use recreational marijuana once legalized. Home cultivation would be prohibited to protect youths, with enforcement concerns cited by Justice Minister Heather Stefanson. The system would rely on private retailers with Crown control via the Manitoba Liquor Gaming and Cannabis Authority. Municipal plebiscites could ban sales.
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Justice
Heather Stefanson
Stefanson
Crown
Manitoba Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Authority
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