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Canada seeing 'failure' on digital strategy
U.S. policy makers are set to unveil an ambitious new broadband plan on Tuesday, but Canada still fails to understand the importance of the digital economy, says University of Waterloo president David Johnston.
Senior drivers need more options: MDs
A senior's licence to drive shouldn't trump public safety, say doctors advocating better transportation programs for an aging population.
National emergency plan adopted
Public Safety Minister Vic Toews says the federal government has formally adopted its emergency response plan, months after the auditor general accused Ottawa of being unprepared to co-ordinate emergency measures.
[ Society ] Making the Mosaic: Multiculturalism in Canada
In 1971, Canada became the first country in the world to declare multiculturalism as official state policy. The bold step charted the path to a vibrant and evolving cultural mosaic premised on mutual respect for Canadians of all backgrounds and ancestry. Yet the roots of multiculturalism in Canada can be seen in the country's earliest beginnings, as three founding cultures — aboriginal, British and French — were soon joined by many more from around the globe. Today, multiculturalism is a touchstone of Canadian national identity and a point of pride for Canadians from coast to coast to coast. In celebration of Canadian Multiculturalism Day on June 27, the CBC Digital Archives recalls some of the struggles and triumphs along the way.
Guergis won't sue airline over tantrum details
Conservative cabinet member Helena Guergis has no intention of filing a lawsuit against Air Canada or its employees after details of a tantrum she threw at Charlottetown airport emerged last month, according to her colleague John Baird.
Toyota casts doubt on runaway Prius tale
Embattled automaker Toyota Motor Corp. is casting doubt on a California man's story that his Prius car sped out of control, saying the company's internal investigation is inconsistent with the story as described.
[ Society ] Champlain founds Quebec in 1608
Canada: A People's History
recreates explorer Samuel de Champlain's 1608 landing in North America.