Kristy Kirkup
Reporter for The Canadian Press
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Feds change policy to ensure women giving birth away from reserve aren't alone
Health Minister Jane Philpott says Ottawa will now pay for someone to travel with indigenous women who need to leave their communities to give birth.
Canada Day 2018 shouldn't be about legalizing marijuana: Bill Blair
The Liberal government's point man on pot says Canada Day 2018 should not be about legalizing marijuana but about recognizing the country's history.
Byelections signal generational change for both Conservatives, Liberals
Monday, April 3, 2017 byelection results mean more than just fresh faces for the House of Commons: one observer says they represent a generational shift on Parliament Hill.
Wilson-Raybould learns about reconciliation during South Africa visit
Canada's justice minister is wrapping up a visit to South Africa, where she met with Desmond Tutu, the activist and former bishop best known around the world for standing in opposition to apartheid.
Ontario, Quebec, Alberta reach health deals with federal government
The federal government has reached health funding agreements with Quebec, Ontario and Alberta, Health Minister Jane Philpott confirmed on Friday March 10, 2017.
Quebec MP Guy Caron becomes third candidate in federal NDP leadership race
Quebec MP Guy Caron is joining the race to lead the NDP, bringing to three the number of candidates so far in the race to succeed Tom Mulcair.
NDP leadership race expands with Charlie Angus entering the fold
Charlie Angus, a northern Ontario MP first elected in 2004, said his politics have always been rooted at the community level, and that he tries to speak truth to power in a clear way.
PM cites Leitch, fringe voices when questioned on electoral reform pivot
"Proportional representation in any form would be bad for Canada," he said.
Mystery benefactor provides $380K to troubled First Nation for mental health
"We are overwhelmed with this act of generosity and cannot express how grateful we are that this donor is stepping in to help our people."
Indigenous leaders to press federal government on services in northern community
"I can’t believe I had to bury my daughter," said Sandra, mother to 12-year-old Chantal Fox, who committed suicide earlier this month. "It was so hard to say goodbye."