Economy, Law & Politics

Uninsured seniors first to receive dental care coverage when program starts in May

OTTAWA — Conservative immigration policy should be focused on the ultimate goal of citizenship, the party's critic on the file said Thursday while moderating a panel in Ottawa.

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government tabled legislation Thursday that's designed to hold public bodies accountable for addressing systemic racism in policy and programs, the province's attorney general said.

At an annual meeting of forest executives and insiders, industry offered a consistent message: dwindling wood fibre and regulatory uncertainty is scaring away investment in B.C.

Letter: "Health Canada maintains the position that illegally operating storefronts pose a risk to the health and safety of Canadians."

TORONTO — Some advocates are praising Ottawa's move to lengthen the amortization period on insured mortgages for certain homebuyers, but say expanding the policy to all Canadians would help make home ownership more affordable.

ABC Vancouver and Burnaby Citizens Association among the largest civic slates being probed for possible campaign financing violations.

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is bringing in new digital tools to help hundreds of thousands of residents who need a family doctor find one faster and easier.

A significant portion of new developments under construction are in strata industrial.

The federal government is also earmarking an extra $166 million over five years for Indigenous communities to help them prepare for and fight fires.