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On Jan. 24, 2021, Mr. W. passed away in a Montreal-area hospital. Originally from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, this 62-year-old man, well-liked by all who knew him, was illiterate and without access to Quebec’s health insurance plan owing to his precarious migratory status.

Canada is clearly lagging behind in the new world order caused by COVID-19 pandemic where the US, Russia and Britain are showing themselves ready to adapt and respond better.

It has been two months since CDPQ Infra’s announcement that the REM light-rail network would be extended to the Montreal’s east end. Given how vitally important it is to clearly define the fundamentals of the project and the construction contract, a committee must be involved right from the development of the guiding principles through to project delivery.

Our pharmaceutical industry has deteriorated too much in the last few years to the benefit of other producers. Canada can only follow the others, confirming our international powerlessness in this field.

The mandate of a commission of inquiry identifies the question for the Commissioner. If asked the wrong question, the Commissioner will give the wrong answer and arrive at the wrong diagnosis.

Anonymized CVs prevent those responsible for recruiting from being swayed by their unconscious biases, especially those which draw us toward people who are like the ones doing the hiring.

Some people blame winter and the colder weather, but the truth is more troubling than that. Disturbing reports are now pointing at some practices on the farm that may have altered the quality of the butter we buy. 2

Whether you're seeking a promotion, a raise, networking contacts, or a new job entirely, CTV News' Chief Financial Commentator Pattie Lovett-Reid offers some career development tips during a pandemic. 1

Epidemiologist Michael Levy believes those in Quebec public health need to be more concerned with following scientific consensus rather than playing politics during the pandemic.

There was something in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's eyes this week that elevated the temperature of spring election fever to plausible from the impossible, Don Martin writes in his exclusive column for CTVNews.ca.

Working with traumatized populations has its share of consequences -- post-traumatic stress disorder, burnout, depression, etc. - and it is essential to bring awareness to these consequences.

Black History Month is an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of Black communities to Canada. However, in this month that is meant to be festive, we don’t have the heart to celebrate. The daily news leaves us with bitterness and a sense of déjà vu.

As far back as the presidential debates, the writing was on the wall: a Joe Biden administration would force the Trudeau government’s hand on questions of environmental policy and the climate crisis.

As Quebec Premier François Legault says, there is no such thing as a system that discriminates against people in a "systematic" way. Of course! However, there are well-entrenched practices, decisions or behaviours in the institution of policing that have detrimental effects on Black people.

Insolvency filings hit a 20-year low in 2020, but industry professionals say they're starting to see a return to pre-pandemic levels. 2

A McGill Law professor is urging the SPVM to review its behaviour and address system racism before another man is arrested unjustly as Mamadi III Fara Camara was, 13

A group is asking that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) move the upcoming Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games due to ongoing human rights abuses against the Uyghur population.

There is a particular type of contempt that should be reserved for the captain whose actions end up with the floundering of his ship and the loss of its crew and passengers, Michael Levy argues, and public leaders should be held to the same standard in a public health crisis.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Novavax announcement is good news for future vaccine production in Canada, but don’t expect it to help Canadians with the current pandemic, Don Martin writes in his latest column for CTVNews.ca. 28

In order to express solidarity with all First Nations, Inuit and Métis people across the province, the Quebec Nurses’ Association (QNA) is joining the collective effort to have Joyce's Principle adopted in all our health and education institutions and workplaces.