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Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Fixing Canada’s broken healthcare system

By
Andrew Lawton
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For years, Canada’s healthcare system has been plagued by long wait times, high costs, and uneven access, with few bold solutions on offer because of politicians’ and governments’ ideological commitment to the status quo, even in the face of facts. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated some of these issues, in particular surgical backlogs and cancellations. In this special edition of The Andrew Lawton Show, we do a deep dive into the problems facing Canadian healthcare – and some solutions – from a panel of experts who know the system well.

Joining the discussion are Dr. Shawn Whatley, author of “When Politics Comes Before Patients” and former Ontario Medical Association president; Medpoint Healthcare Centre president Alex Hanham; and Joanna Baron, executive director of the Canadian Constitution Foundation, which is representing Vancouver’s Cambie Surgery Centre in an ongoing healthcare access lawsuit.

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The danger of Remembrance Day complacency

By
Andrew Lawton
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It seems as though fewer and fewer people are wearing poppies, which are increasingly difficult to find in stores. On the 100th anniversary of the poppy campaign, True North’s Andrew Lawton says we’re facing a crisis of remembrance, with indifference plaguing Remembrance Day commemoration.

Also, almost all of the Conservative MPs excluded from Erin O’Toole’s shadow and deputy cabinet are pro-life, plus the UN is upset countries aren’t taking its climate agenda seriously at COP26 in Glasgow.

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Trudeau seen snapping selfies in front of war memorial on Remembrance Day

By
Cosmin Dzsurdzsa
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took the opportunity to snap selfies with fans at Ottawa’s National War Memorial, as people were paying their respects to Canada’s fallen soldiers on Remembrance Day.

A clip circulating online shows the prime minister flanked by fans requesting to take photos with him. During the incident, Trudeau stops to pose with a few groups of people for photos. 

The incident follows a disruption at the national Remembrance Day service, where Trudeau and others arrived late due to a reported security incident. 

As the ceremony was underway, Trudeau arrived just in time for the two-minutes of silence observed to honour the dead. 

Just as the moment of silence was underway, Governor General Mary Simon’s arrival abruptly disturbed the solemn moment. 

According to Rideau Hall, Simon’s late arrival was caused by security concerns. 

“Security concerns caused a delay in the sequence of arrival,” Rideau Hall Director of Communications Natalie Babin Dufresne told True North.

Following the incident, the RCMP investigated a suspicious package in the area before determining that there was no threat to public safety. 

Some commentators and observers criticized the handling and timing of Simon’s arrival as disrespectful to veterans. 

Lest we forget.

By
Candice Malcolm
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Thousands of brave Canadians fought and died to defend and preserve our freedoms. They faced tremendous challenges and unimaginable conditions to preserve the Canadian values we take for granted today.

On Remembrance Day, let us give thanks to those who served at home and on the war front and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Lest we forget.

On this episode of The Candice Malcolm Show, Candice honours Canada’s heroes by telling their stories and acts of bravery.

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Waterloo public health issues COVID-19 warning for “pregnant people”

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Cosmin Dzsurdzsa
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The Region of Waterloo Public Health Twitter account issued a COVID-19 vaccine announcement urging “pregnant people” to receive the vaccine instead of simply referring to pregnant women.

The term “pregnant people” has been criticized as an attempt to erase the biological reality women around the world face. 

The term has been popularized by trans activists, which they claim is a so-called “inclusive” term for transgendered individuals. 

In reality, people who transition from male to female are not biologically capable of giving birth. 

On social media, a number of voices criticized the terminology for ignoring the realities women face. 

This is not the first time that public health officials in Canada have referred to women as “pregnant people.” 

In January, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam advised “pregnant people” and their children to get their flu shots.

“Pregnant people and children under 5 are at higher risk of complications from the (flu). Keep everyone safe. Get the (flu shot). Check for vaccine availability near you,” tweeted Tam.  

Additionally, Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliot tweeted in April that “pregnant individuals” were eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. 

“As of April 23, all pregnant individuals can register for #COVID19 vaccination appointments under the “highest risk” health conditions in Phase Two of the province’s vaccine rollout,” tweeted Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliott.

Governor General’s arrival interrupts Remembrance Day moment of silence

By
Cosmin Dzsurdzsa
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The delayed arrival of Governor General Mary Simon to the national Remembrance Day service in Ottawa interrupted a moment of silence for Canada’s fallen heroes. 

Live footage of the ceremony shows Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other officials quietly observing two minutes of silence for veterans at Ottawa’s National War Memorial. Before the two minutes conclude, the silence is abruptly interrupted by an announcement that Governor General Simon has arrived. 


According to Rideau Hall Director of Communications Natalie Babin Dufresne, Simon’s delay was due to security concerns. 

“Security concerns caused a delay in the sequence of arrival,” Dufresne told True North. 

Simon’s office did not comment on why her arrival was not timed after the moment of silence. 

Simon was not the only one to arrive late to the ceremony. Prime Minister Trudeau himself arrived minutes before 11 a.m when the moment of silence is traditionally set to take place. 

According to the RCMP, a suspicious package was behind the prime minister’s and the governor general’s delay. 

“As a precautionary measure, our officers investigated it and the package was cleared a few minutes after,” said the RCMP.

“It was deemed to be not dangerous. It wasn’t anything to be worried about.”

It is unclear why the delay resulted in the interruption of the two minutes of silence. 

Observers on social media criticized the resulting incident as disrespectful to the memory of soldiers. 

“The disrespect is staggering. Unbelievable. However, the rest of the program participants did a beautiful job of a very abbreviated ceremony,” said lawyer and former director of policy to prime minister Stephen Harper Rachel Curran. 

“Good grief. Announce her after the two minutes of silence. How hard is this?” noted Toronto Sun columnist Lorrie Goldstein. 

Increased number of Canadians declaring insolvency in third quarter of year

By
Cosmin Dzsurdzsa
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The number of Canadians who declared they were insolvent increased in the third quarter of the year and is expected to continue to rise.

According to the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy, insolvencies in 2021 reached 21,649 cases in comparison to the 21,335 cases last year. 

When excluding insolvencies filed by businesses, consumer insolvencies spiked to 21,113 compared to 20,707 a year ago. 

The insolvency numbers are being reported at a time when Canadians are struggling to afford the growing price of groceries and gasoline due to inflation. 

As reported by the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University, some products have shot up in price by up to 25%. 

The current rate of inflation is 4.4% but could reach 5% by the end of the year. 

The 18-year-high in inflation levels has Canadians remarkably stressed out according to a recent poll.

The Angus Reid Forum surveyed 1,500 Canadians and found that increased cost of living was a source of financial stress for 67% of Canadians. 

“We’re approaching the end of 2021, a year that many were looking to with optimism, but Canadians are feeling anxious about the highest inflation rate we’ve seen in a long time,” said PolicyMe CEO Andrew Ostro.

“Whether it’s keeping up with the rising food, fuel, or housing costs, people are stressed about the increased cost of living — and parents are feeling it the most.”

FUREY: A fifth wave in Ontario? Seriously?

By
Anthony Furey
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Ontario’s fourth wave of COVID-19 wasn’t as bad as the so-called experts had warned, but that’s not stopping the lockdown authoritarians from fear-mongering about a fifth wave and calling for more restrictions.

In response, the Ontario government announced on Wednesday that they were pausing the lifting of restrictions.

Anthony Furey discusses.

Teen amputee hopes to inspire other kids to honour veterans on Remembrance Day

By
Cosmin Dzsurdzsa
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13-year-old War Amps amputee and Sault Ste. Marie local Ciara Pelletier-Lebouef hopes that she can inspire other youth to honour veterans on Remembrance Day.

According to the outlet, Ciara stopped at a local cenotaph for five minutes of silence. 

“I wanted to show my respect for the veterans. During my five minutes of silence, I was thinking about the veterans and the soldiers that have lost their lives. I wear a poppy every day now for them,” said the 13-year-old.

According to Ciara’s mother, Christina Lebouef, Ciara was born with focal femoral hypoplasia which causes her to use a prosthetic. 

“Ciara was born with her right leg shorter than the other by about half. Right now she uses a prosthetic that has a second foot. We’re seeing what options we have as far as surgery goes to make things easier for her, but for right now she has her prosthetic to make it easier for her to support herself,” said Lebouef.

“We are so proud of Ciara and how far she’s come. She is so inspiring because she always stays positive. Even when she can’t figure out how to do something, she always finds a way. She’s been so amazing.”

Ciara is a member of Operation Legacy which was established in 1991 by the War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) program to honour war amputees. 

“War amps is so great to be a part of. They’re so supportive of the kids and parents. They’re in a safe place where they can just relax and not worry about feeling different,” said Ciara’s mother.

“Ciara was happy to have the opportunity to lay a rose down at the cenotaph and show her respect.”

Ciara hopes that other kids will follow her actions and honour Canada’s veterans on Remembrance Day. 

Don’t let the Woke Left ruin Remembrance Day

By
Candice Malcolm
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The Woke Left did everything they could to ruin and cancel Canada Day. They told us that Canada is a genocidal state, and that it’s not worth celebrating. 

Sadly, many mainstream Canadians caved to their demands and cancelled our national holiday. 

Well, the same forces are at play again. They’re pushing divisive identity politics and telling us to be ashamed of our history. 

Today on the Candice Malcolm Show, Candice discusses the movement to cancel and divide us on Remembrance Day, and is joined by historian and author Mark Milke to discuss the many reasons to celebrate Canada.

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