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Highlights from auditor reports on B.C. overdose prevention, safer-supply programs

Highlights from auditor reports on B.C. overdose prevention, safer-supply programs

VICTORIA — British Columbia's auditor general has released audits on two key government programs aimed at curbing the death toll from the toxic-drug crisis.
Quebec, Ottawa reach health-care funding deal, $900 million per year to province

Quebec, Ottawa reach health-care funding deal, $900 million per year to province

Quebec has become the last province to reach an agreement in principle with the federal government on health-care funding. Under the proposed deal, the province would receive an additional $900 million a year over 10 years for health care.
Senate passes updated Canada-Ukraine free trade agreement without support of Tories

Senate passes updated Canada-Ukraine free trade agreement without support of Tories

OTTAWA — The Senate has passed a bill to implement Canada's updated free trade agreement with Ukraine, paving the way for it to become law.
Quebec cop death: Criminologist calls for mandatory risk evaluations for patients

Quebec cop death: Criminologist calls for mandatory risk evaluations for patients

MONTREAL — Risk assessments should be mandatory before Quebec's mental health review board decides whether a patient is released into society, a criminologist told a coroner's inquest on Tuesday.
MP Housefather 'reflecting' on future with the Liberals after Middle East motion vote

MP Housefather 'reflecting' on future with the Liberals after Middle East motion vote

OTTAWA — Quebec Liberal MP Anthony Housefather said Tuesday he is "reflecting" on his future in the Liberal party after a heavily amended NDP motion on Palestinian statehood passed in the House of Commons on Monday.
Two of B.C.'s overdose prevention programs have 'significant deficiencies': auditor

Two of B.C.'s overdose prevention programs have 'significant deficiencies': auditor

VICTORIA — Nearly eight years after British Columbia declared a public-health emergency because of escalating overdoses, it still hasn't set a standard of care for those struggling with addiction, the auditor general says.
What to know about MPs' vote on Palestine statehood, changes to Middle East policy

What to know about MPs' vote on Palestine statehood, changes to Middle East policy

OTTAWA — Members of Parliament passed a symbolic motion on Palestinian statehood in the House of Commons late Monday with support from the Liberal government. Here's how the motion differs from Ottawa's previous approach to the Middle East.
Driven by wildfire smoke, Canada's air quality worse than U.S.: report

Driven by wildfire smoke, Canada's air quality worse than U.S.: report

Canada's air pollution levels last year were worse than those in the United States for the first time since an air-quality firm started publishing its assessments in 2018.
'Completely discouraged': Auditor slams First Nations housing, policing failures

'Completely discouraged': Auditor slams First Nations housing, policing failures

OTTAWA — After two new reports detailing how the federal government is underperforming on First Nations housing and policing, the federal auditor general says a fundamental shift needs to occur in the government.
Federal government launches forensic audit of Saskatchewan First Nations group

Federal government launches forensic audit of Saskatchewan First Nations group

OTTAWA — Indigenous Services Canada says it plans to launch a forensic audit of an organization representing 74 First Nations in Saskatchewan.