Ottawa Takes Charge of Vaccine Injury Compensation Program
The Canadian government has assumed direct control of the Vaccine Impact Assistance Program, moving it from the private consultancy OXARO to the Public Health Agency of Canada. The program, a no‑fault scheme, compensates individuals with serious, permanent injuries linked to Health Canada‑approved vaccines. OXARO was placed under a federal audit over its handling of public funds, prompting political scrutiny. The transition aims to improve transparency and effectiveness of vaccine injury compensation.
Alberta Bans Ideology in Schools with New Education Neutrality Bill
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith introduced Bill 25, an Education Act amendment that bans ideology and political symbols in public classrooms, mandates a weekly playing of the Canadian national anthem, and requires neutral, balanced instruction. The legislation also protects staff from...
Smith, Ford, Others Want More Say in Appointing Judges
Four provincial premiers—Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Quebec—sent a joint letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney demanding a formal role in selecting judges for superior and appellate courts. They argue the current federal‑centric process fails to reflect regional diversity and cite...
Alberta Introduces Bill to Prohibit Assisted Suicide for Minors & the Mentally Ill
Alberta has tabled the Safeguards for Last Resort Termination of Life Act, which would bar medical assistance in dying (MAID) for anyone under 18, for patients whose sole condition is a mental illness, and for cases where death is not...
Carney Plans to Outspend Trudeau by Nearly $70 Billion: Study
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s 2025 budget will outspend the outgoing Trudeau government by roughly $68 billion over the 2025‑2030 period, according to a Fraser Institute analysis. The plan doubles projected deficits to $321.7 billion, compared with Trudeau’s $154.4 billion, and pushes total federal...
New Report Calls on Alberta to Reverse Insurance Changes
A new Brownlee LLP report urges Alberta to scrap its upcoming “Care‑first” no‑fault auto‑insurance regime, slated for Jan. 1 2027, arguing it strips victims of the right to sue and limits compensation. The report highlights that UCP AGM members voted to retain...