Dozens protest at Ontario PC party's Ford Fest event in Milton | CBC News
Protests at Ford Fest highlighted public discontent with Ontario's government policies, particularly concerning education and healthcare issues causing harm to residents. [ more ]
Christmas minus the tree: Health policy gridlocked as Congress bolts
House Republicans have avoided the year-end legislative grab bag known as the Christmas tree by punting their spending disputes past the holidays.
There is no critical funding deadline in December for the first time since 2012, removing the incentive for a year-end grand bargain on healthcare issues.
Funding for federal health agencies remains uncertain and mired in disputes over abortion, gender-affirming care, vaccines, and spending levels. [ more ]