Canada
Pharmacare bill covering diabetes, birth control medications passes Senate
The pharmacare bill that was central to a political pact between the Liberals and NDP is now set to become law after the Senate passed the bill without making any changes.
Trudeau touts 'real progress' on pharmacare, calls on premiers to start cutting deals
Trudeau spoke to reporters this morning as he wrapped a visit to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit in Laos, where he touted the "real progress" made in Ottawa after the Senate passed the pharmacare bill.
MPs urged to support First Nations clean drinking water bill
First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak said Canada and First Nations must work together to ensure the legislation passes before the next election.
After earlier carbon price error, new PBO report confirms earlier findings
The updated report, which looks only at the consumer carbon levy, comes after the office acknowledged it had also mistakenly included the impact of the industrial carbon price.
Poilievre backs mandatory psychiatric, drug treatment for kids, prisoners
Compulsory mental health and addictions care is being contemplated or expanded in several provinces as communities struggle to cope with a countrywide overdose crisis.
Poilievre non-committal on increasing pension payments after supporting motion in the House
"We're of the view that seniors need more purchasing power and that's what we signalled with that vote. There are other ways to do it, though," he said during a news conference in Toronto.
The Provinces
Rustad changes story after BC Coroners Service says no record of fatal overdose
Rustad had told Tuesday's party leaders' debate that he saw someone die "from an overdose" on the corner of Robson and Hornby streets in Vancouver, later telling a news conference he watched first responders "pumping his chest" as an ambulance arrived.
B.C. Conservatives stand by candidate who called Palestinian children 'inbred'
Conservative Leader John Rustad said Thursday he has accepted the apology of Surrey South candidate Brent Chapman and won't ask him to step down.
Scott Moe and Carla Beck trade barbs in latest campaign stops
Moe also took shots at the National Police Federation, which represents Mounties across Canada and has opposed the Sask. Marshals Service.
Elsewhere
As ASEAN Summit wraps, Trudeau says Canada needs to keep showing up in Southeast Asia
The prime minister said pursuing bonds with ASEAN members is not about political ideology or leaving a government footprint, but rather it's about acknowledging the economic opportunities in the region.
East Asia Summit: Luxon talks global conflict in relaxed setting =
Talking crises over coffee, the leaders of NZ, Australia and Canada convened at a in a meeting on the sidelines of the East Asia Summit.
Opening remarks - Australia-Canada-New Zealand trilateral meeting
Transcript of remarks off-the-top of a trilateral meeting Thursday in Vientiane, Laos between the prime ministers of Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Media were ushered out after these comments and three men and their delegations continued discussions which lasted just under an hour.
Media
Negative online news articles are shared more to social media
The impact of negativity varies by news site and social media platform and, for political articles, is moderated by topic focus, with users showing a greater inclination to share negative articles referring to opposing political groups.
Science and tech
Breakdancers at risk for “headspin hole,” doctors warn
Headspin power move is showy but can lead to hair loss, inflammation, and bulging scalp.
