CSU updates sexual assault policy, Government report blames owners of Herron seniors’ residence for poor conditions, Big promises in Trudeau’s throne speech

Reporter: Shanellie Marie

Stories: Luca Caruso Moro and Hadassah Alencar 

 

 


 

CSU updates sexual assault policy

CSU councillors have upgraded the CSU Sexual Violence Policy and Code of Conduct from a standing regulation, to a stronger by-law.

The Sexual Violence Accountability Committee (SVAC) will handle any sexual misconduct or violence complaints involving CSU councillors. 

They will investigate the issue, and decide a punishment.

Those punishments can range from a warning to a full termination.

 

Government report blames owners of Herron seniors’ residence for poor conditions

In an update to a previous story...

Former Deputy Health Minister Sylain Gagnon now blames Groupe Katasa, the owners of Herron seniors’ residence, for poor living conditions.

The Montreal Gazette broke a story that showed 38 senior residents died and many were suffering during the early stages of the pandemic.

 

Big promises in Trudeau’s throne speech

The Liberals promised to add one million jobs, expand aid, and start a national child-care program in a throne speech called to announce plans for a post first-wave recovery.

The Liberals say they plan to extend wage subsidy programs, with special attention to industries that rely on tourism and gathering.

The throne speech also marked a return to regular parliamentary proceedings, which were paused in the summer.