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Canada has a doctor shortage, but thousands of foreign-trained physicians already here still face barriers
Millions of Canadians do not have access to a family doctor. Thousands of internationally trained physicians living in Canada could help bring that number down but are currently unable to work as doctors because of several hurdles.
'No one looks at me': 12-year-old amputee in Gaza on what the war cost him
UNICEF has estimated that more than 1,000 children in Gaza have had one or both of their legs amputated since the start of the war between Israel and Hamas. CBC recently met one 12-year-old amputee who said his injury has robbed him of the friendships and fun he used to have before the war and made him an outcast.
3 months after Fiona laid waste to their homes, these families say they're still stuck in limbo
More than 100 homes have been condemned in Port aux Basques and surrounding areas in southwestern Newfoundland after Fiona tore through the region. Three months on, some families say they are still not sure if they will be able to rebuild.
Did you buy a poppy online? It may be one of hundreds of unauthorized products
The Royal Canadian Legion holds the trademark on the image of the poppy as a symbol of remembrance and says it has seen a spike in unauthorized poppy products for sale this year.
Online voting is more available than ever. So what effect does it have on voter turnout?
Online voting is often pitched as a way to potentially increase voter turnout, but a CBC analysis of Ontario municipal elections suggests the technology has not had a significant impact. Though millions were able to cast a ballot online last month, overall voter turnout was down this year.
Online voting is growing in Canada, raising calls for clear standards
Two Canadian provinces and two territories allow online voting in some elections. But experts warn regulatory standards are needed.
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UN urges countries to transfer millions in pledges to avert catastrophic oil spill from Red Sea tanker
The United Nations is still waiting for millions of dollars promised from several countries to start an urgent salvage operation for the FSO Safer, a decaying oil tanker in the Red Sea. Global Affairs says Canada immediately paid its pledge, which was made months after other countries.
Access to medical exams a roadblock for Ukrainians wanting to work in Canada
Ukrainians fleeing war are encountering roadblocks they didn’t expect as they look for work in Canada. One is a requirement for a medical exam that is expensive and can be hard to access.
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A 'time bomb' in the Red Sea could cause a catastrophic oil spill without global help: UN
A tanker off the coast of Yemen threatens to spill more than four times the oil of the Exxon Valdez — and cause major disruption to global shipping — if an emergency salvage mission fails. Right now, Global Affairs Canada says it has no plans to help fund the operation.
Ukrainian environmentalists tracking possible Russian eco crimes
A small group of environmentalists who were forced to leave Ukraine are working together to document possible environmental crimes committed by Russia. While solid evidence could help, analysts say it is unlikely the country will ever be fully compensated for the extent of environmental damage from the conflict.