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Too many First Nations lack clean drinking water and it's Ottawa's fault, says auditor general
The federal government has not done enough to ensure people in First Nations communities have ongoing access to safe drinking water, says the federal auditor general.
By the numbers: Federal projected spending on direct supports due to COVID-19 hits $152.7B
The federal government's latest projection of how much it will spend on direct support for Canadians to get through the COVID-19 crisis has now reached more than $152.7 billion. Here's a guide to the most substantial programs.
Frustrated EI applicants find an end-run around overwhelmed call centres
Canadians forced to spend days trying to get through on Service Canada's designated phone line to sort out problems with their employment insurance applications are sharing tips through social media and web forums — including a link to an online form that can get an agent to call back within 48 hours.
EI claimants are going weeks without income as federal call system slows to a crawl
Canadians who have gone weeks without benefits because of issues with their EI applications are struggling to fix the problem because they cannot get through on the designated government phone lines.
Federal government has limited ability to ramp up COVID-19 testing nationwide, say officials
Federal government officials say Ottawa is doing what it can to help provinces ramp up their COVID-19 testing and contact tracing — but insist their ability to intervene in provinces that fall behind is limited.
Missed opportunities to address COVID-19 early may prolong response measures, experts say
Canada missed opportunities early on to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic and put itself in a better position to flatten the curve of infections sooner, say experts looking at the country's response to the pandemic.
Mounting evidence of COVID-19 'silent spreaders' contradicts government's earlier messages
Researchers are finding mounting evidence that asymptomatic COVID-19 carriers are "driving" the rapid spread of the virus around the globe — contradicting what Canadian officials were saying just weeks ago.
Parliament Hill is getting the reno of the century — and some MPs say they're being kept in the dark
MPs are being asked to make some important choices about the decade-long renovation of the Centre Block of Parliament Hill — choices that could have a significant impact on how Canadians experience the nation's capital. But experts with knowledge of the project say MPs are not getting all the information they need to make those decisions.
Why Justin Trudeau is taking his time picking a new cabinet
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his inner circle are taking more time than they did in 2015 to choose a new cabinet, and are bringing in trusted advisers from the West and Quebec to avoid repeating past mistakes.
Analysis
Lack of details in promises gives Liberals room to move but also raises questions
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau has rolled out a spate of big policy announcements this week that have been noticeably short on details — which leaves him room to manoeuvre as the campaign evolves, but also makes it difficult for voters to assess what the promises might mean.