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New legislation introduced today will protect Medicare patients' access to surgical care by mitigating some of the damaging cuts that are set to take effect in less than four weeks, according to the Surgical Care Coalition....

In May, materials were circulated to TDSB educators that included content that was antisemitic and promoted terrorism. Upon learning about those materials, TDSB Trustee Alexandra Lulka issued a statement raising concerns about them, which resulted in...

The Teamsters Union applauds today's confirmation of Deirdre Hamilton to serve as a member on the National Mediation Board (NMB) by the U.S. Senate. Hamilton brings more than 20 years of experience representing workers before federal courts and the...

With health care job vacancies skyrocketing, new long-term care beds and a provincial government fond of "Band-Aid" health workforce approaches, Ontarians will see unprecedented health care staff shortages of more than 50,000 workers over the next...

The Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO) is issuing a call to action to all MPPs: Tell Premier Doug Ford you stand with nurses and want Bill 124 to be repealed. In a letter sent to all Ontario MPPs Tuesday, RNAO asked them to show their...

America First Political Committee America First Political Committee today formally censured Florida Congressman Carlos Gimenez (FL-26 Congressional District) for his radical and anti-constitutional voting record. Gimenez, a Republican in name only...

The Government of Ontario has passed Bill-27, legislation which amends Ontario's Employment Standards Act, to help employees disconnect from the office and bans employers from entering into non-competition agreements with their employees....

Ways to achieve democracy are varied in forms but all aim at realizing the common values of all mankind, and socialist democracy is a more genuine and superior form of democracy, said global scholars at a forum this weekend.  ...

Support lineThere is a national, toll-free 24/7 crisis call line providing mental health support for anyone who requires emotional assistance related to missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. For assistance, call...

A country's democratic system is deeply rooted in its history, culture and tradition, therefore, there is no "one-size-fits-all" democracy model. Shen Haixiong, president of China Media Group (CMG), made the remarks at the International Forum on...

This holiday season, the December 2021/January 2022 issue of AARP The Magazine (ATM) offers readers stories of hope, inspiration, optimism, and a refreshed perspective on retirement. Cover star and 2022 Purpose Prize Honoree, Michael J. Fox, shares...

Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) is launching its #ChooseCanadianDairy and Happy Holi-Dairy campaigns today, inspiring consumers to celebrate the holidays with high-quality products made from 100% Canadian dairy. With its heart-warming theme,...

As part of its commitment to develop self-driving technology that positively impacts communities, Argo AI today released the technical guidelines it applies to ensure safe interactions between autonomous vehicles and cyclists, and encourages others...

The campaign, which raises awareness about risks associated with giving lottery products as gifts to minors during the holiday season or at any time of year, is organized by the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) and the International Center...

A country's democratic system is deeply rooted in its history, culture and tradition, therefore, there is no "one-size-fits-all" democracy model. Shen Haixiong, president of China Media Group (CMG), made the remarks at the International Forum on...

The Smokers Rights Movement (SRM) has protested the World Health Organization's ninth conference on Tobacco Control (COP-9, November 8-13) with protesters in black body bags with giant magenta balloons....

A new program has just launched to educate and support hairstylists and barbers to detect suspicious skin lesions on the ears, face, and scalp of their clients. Through the Sty-Lives program and video, participating salons and barbershops are...

Democracy is a shared human value, not the patented purview of a self-appointed few, the "International Forum on Democracy: The Shared Human Values" emphasized on Saturday. In the keynote speech, Huang Kunming, a member of the Political Bureau of...

Democracy is a shared human value, not the patented purview of a self-appointed few, the "International Forum on Democracy: The Shared Human Values" emphasized on Saturday. In the keynote speech, Huang Kunming, a member of the Political Bureau of...

A country's democratic system is deeply rooted in its history, culture and tradition, therefore, there is no "one-size-fits-all" democracy model.   Shen Haixiong, president of China Media Group (CMG), made the remarks at...

"There is no fixed model of democracy," China said in an official document published on Saturday detailing its democratic endeavors, and whether a country is democratic "should be acknowledged by the international community, not arbitrarily decided...

Doug Tweddle, Chair of Food Banks Alberta joined Alberta Chicken Producers' Board of Directors to present a $30,000 cheque to Food Banks Alberta....

The Ontario government's move to expand eligibility for the COVID-19 booster dose comes at a critical time in the fight against the virus. The Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO) says it is imperative that individuals 50 and up get the...

Keep Kids Safe, a movement of survivors and allies, will launch the National Blueprint to End Sexual Violence Against Children and Adolescents on November 18, 2021. The blueprint lays out an agenda for action calling on the executive and legislative...

The Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs' (CDMRP), Peer Reviewed Cancer Research Program (PRCRP) consumer advocate Bill Crismon recently participated in the evaluation of research applications submitted to the PRCRP. Bill Crismon was...

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on Canadian health systems. One alarming effect has been the deteriorating mental health and wellbeing of healthcare professionals. The Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT),...

Today, the Ethiopian American Civic Council (EACC) applauds moves by the Biden Administration to prioritize diplomacy in Ethiopia's Tigray region -- where a dire conflict is over one-year-old and spilling into other parts of the country -- above...

The Millwright Regional Council of Ontario congratulates Ontario Power Generation (OPG) on advancing their clean energy project and GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy for being selected as the Small Modular Reactor technology partner....

ComEd's $45.8 million increase in the middle of an already painfully expensive winter is awful timing by the company and another reminder of why it is so important to replace the unfair formula rate system with one that gives the Illinois Commerce...

On November 19, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the CY22 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) final rule, which contains huge 20 percent cuts to specialty providers as a result of the so-called "clinical labor" update. These cuts...

Today, Consumers' Research released a Consumer Warning to help create awareness of BlackRock's of close ties to the Chinese Communist Party and inform U.S. consumers that BlackRock is taking their money and betting on China....

Congress is on the brink of allowing massive Medicare cuts to go into effect at the start of the new year based on the language of the continuing resolution released today, according to the Surgical Care Coalition. Congress's failure to address these...

Today, Huawei held its TrustInTech Summit 2021 online, under the theme of "Global Collaboration for Shared Value". Leaders from...

The Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS) has filed an amicus brief asking the U.S. Supreme Court to hear the case of Dr. Vilasini Ganesh, who was denied the right to substitute counsel of her choosing and instead forced to stand...

A recent Thomas B. Fordham Institute report examines the achievement growth of Ohio's "early high achievers," some of whom are identified as gifted and talented (GT). Its conclusion?which was examined in a new review?was that closing the "gifted...

The Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador (AFNQL) and the First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission (FNQLHSSC) acknowledge the long-awaited tabling of the bill to amend the Youth Protection Act ("Bill 15"). The...

The head of the nation's largest veterans organization has a blunt message for Congress. "Our troops are doing their job, now lawmakers need to do theirs," American Legion National Commander Paul E. Dillard said today about another potential...

Today, Catholics for Choice President Jamie Manson joined the Abortion Is Essential Rally for Our Rights at the Supreme Court. Below are her remarks, as delivered: "My name is Jamie Manson, and I am a proud queer CATHOLIC woman who supports abortion...

Employment and Social Development Canada Temporary foreign workers (TFWs) are entitled to the same workplace conditions and rights as Canadians and their health and safety is a major priority for the Government of Canada. The Minister of Employment,...

As part of the 12 Days of Action to End Violence against Women, the Table des groupes de femmes de Montréal (TGFM) has published an analysis revealing the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the housing crisis on the right to housing for Montreal...

The world as we know it is changing fast. With climate change having a greater impact on our daily lives, the personal security of all Canadians cannot be underestimated. As we have seen in recent years across Canada, the threat of natural disasters...

Today, a coalition of private and public experts , joined together as  United to Safeguard America from Illegal Trade (USA-IT), hosted a first-of-its-kind policy summit in Washington, D.C., to advocate that Congress embrace new policies that are...

The Ontario Nurses' Association (ONA), the union representing 68,000 front-line registered nurses (RNs) and health-care providers, says it is 'unsurprised' by revelations in today's auditor general's report that confirm the province was unprepared to...

Appearing on the Let's Talk STEM with Dr. Calvin Mackie podcast, George Mason University President Gregory Washington proclaims that America's higher education institutions must transform to educate a higher volume of students to prepare workers for...

Conservative Clergy of Color, a national non-partisan civil rights advocacy group, is calling on corporations and business leaders to withdraw their financial support from the Black Lives Matter movement following the launch of BLM's annual boycott...

Larry Klayman and Freedom Watch, Inc. have filed an antitrust complaint against the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, commonly known as OPEC. See Freedom Watch v. OPEC, C.A. 9:21-cv-82145 (S.D. Fl. 2021).  Here is a link to the...

The Table des organismes communautaires montréalais de lutte contre le sida (TOMS) is honouring World AIDS Day again this year with the 33rd commemorative vigil to be held on December 1, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. at Parc de l'Espoir....

Today, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, a case that directly challenges Roe v. Wade. At issue is a Mississippi law that would ban abortion care after 15 weeks of pregnancy. If Roe v....

As Congressional hearings work to reveal the facts that led to the January 6th attack on the U. S. Capitol, author Leonard Perlmutter suggests in his new book, YOUR CONSCIENCE, that the primary cause of the insurrection is the failure of our...