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Descrease article font size Increase article font size A million Canadians have received care under the federal dental-care plan six months after the program began, Health Minister Mark Holland said Thursday. Starting on Friday, the program will also cover more complex procedures.That means people who have coverage under the federal program can request pre-authorization for things like crowns and the initial placement of partial dentures, as well as what the program deems high-need or complex conditions.Paper claims will also be accepted, something Holland said will mean that more dentists and oral care providers are eligible to work under the program. 1:57 ...

Donald Trump, no stranger to trash talk, climbed into a garbage truck decked out with his campaign decals Wednesday, an apparent response to President Joe Biden appearing to call his supporters “garbage” earlier this week. The day-before-Halloween cosplay took place during a campaign stop in Wisconsin. Trump departed his private plane in Green Bay and, donning a bright orange safety vest, shakily climbed into the sanitation vehicle, which was labelled with Trump’s “Make America Great Again!” slogan.Speaking to press who had gathered at the photo op, Trump asked, “How do you like my garbage truck?” adding that it was “in honour of Kamala (Harris) and Joe Biden.”He proceeded to say the president “should be ashamed of himself.” Republican presidential nominee and forme...

The U.S. election is fast approaching, and Canadians are eager to understand the implications of the race between U.S. Vice-President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Global News has been covering the campaign and the policy platforms of both candidates and will be live on election night as results pour in.Here’s everything you need to know about Tuesday’s historic election.Starting at 9 p.m. Eastern/6 p.m. Pacific on Election Day (Nov. 5), Global News: America Votes will provide a distinctly Canadian perspective on the U.S. election results. Story continues below advertisement Global National anchor Dawna Friesen will host the national live stream event from Washington, D.C., which can be viewed on multiple online platforms, including GlobalNews.ca, YouTube, t...

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Quebec government is tightening controls on immigration by suspending two major programs that are pathways to citizenship beginning in 2025. Immigration Minister Jean-François Roberge announced the upcoming moratorium on social media late Wednesday, saying the province wants to “better regulate” the arrival of newcomers to Quebec.The government under Premier François Legault will temporarily freeze two key programs that lead to a Quebec Selection Certificate, which allows immigrants to eventually apply for permanent Canadian residency. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivere...