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With one-year external review of Nutrition North a no-show, Northern Affairs Minister Chartrand says she’ll move ahead with reforms

A third-party review of the food affordability program for northern and remote communities was due on March 31. Over a month later, Ottawa is still waiting. Northern Affairs Minister Rebecca Chartrand says she has her own data to guide future action.

news | BY TESSIE SANCI | May 18, 2026

Hope can’t wait: why Canada needs a real national suicide prevention strategy now

After my suicide attempt, I encountered a system that was difficult to navigate. There was uncertainty about where to turn and long waits for care. In some cases, people are waiting up to 710 days for access to professional support. No one should have to rely on luck to get help.

opinion | BY JOSHUA BELL | May 7, 2026

Canada can’t afford to delay online safety for children any longer

Online platforms like social media and AI tools are undeniably driving kids’ future. Legislation ensuring safety, privacy, and meaningful participation is the seatbelt. For every day that Canada chooses to delay online safety legislation, it is making a choice, which our children shouldn’t be paying for.

opinion | BY SEVAUN PALVETZIAN | April 30, 2026

Young Grits eye ‘unique’ leverage on generation-defining decisions

New Young Liberals chair Nicholas Aboagye says the four under-30 MPs and a stable majority offers young Canadians a rare chance to influence government policy.

news | BY STUART BENSON | April 22, 2026