Krista Hessey
Krista Hessey was a National Online Correspondent
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Video Archives
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“It’s to do with systemic racism”: Deena Ladd on why governments have been slow to change labour laws -
“We as a society have to be accountable”: Dr. Andrew Boozary on addressing long-term health disparities -
Three things health care workers can do to improve their mental wellness -
Psychologist Megan McElheran says COVID stressors and medical culture are a “recipe for traumatizing people” -
Edmonton physician ‘very worried’ about hospitals’ capacity to keep up with the third wave -
Health care workers face an impossible dilemma: burnout or leave -
How to provide migrants and undocumented people safe access to the vaccine -
Undocumented workers face barriers to COVID-19 vaccine -
Advocates say migrants and undocumented people are being denied access to vaccine -
Undocumented worker speaks out about barriers to access COVID-19 vaccines -
First Nations call for inquiry into federal low-bid policy -
Auditor general says updating the operations and maintenance funding formula is key to solving water crisis -
Auditor general report found that the condition of water systems in First Nations had not improved -
Auditor general Karen Hogan says ISC needs to find long-term solutions to the water crisis, not temporary ones -
First Nations communities suffer through tainted water crisis despite government promises -
New allegations surface about contractor linked to Neskantaga water crisis -
Wasauksing public works director said he wouldn’t hire construction firm again -
Wasauksing public works director said his community experienced several problems with Kingdom Construction -
Indigenous Services Minister says issues with contractors happening across in First Nations communities across Canada -
Canada’s cannabis industry has a diversity problem
Author Archives
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New name, old ties: Federal funds for Indigenous youth linked to company previously cut offThe founder of youth treatment centres cut off from Jordan's Principle funding has launched a new company to treat Indigenous teens, a Global News investigation has found.InvestigationsSep 3
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Promise of healing became sexual abuse in homes linked to teen facility, girls allegeVenture Academy has faced years of sexual abuse and assault allegations over its host parents, according to court and child welfare documents, and interviews with former residents.InvestigationsAug 18
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‘Not what you think they are’: Inside a teen facility facing years of red flags, mistreatment claimsVenture Academy markets itself as therapeutic care for struggling teens. But a six-month Global News investigation found dozens of allegations of psychological and emotional harm.InvestigationsAug 7
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Venture Academy’s statement on Global News’ investigationGlobal News submitted an 18-page letter of questions to Venture Academy. The company instead responded with a statement outlining their program, ethos and operations.InvestigationsAug 7
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Boissonnault says he came up with ‘non-status adopted Cree’ termThe Edmonton Liberal MP left his cabinet job in November after questions about involvement in his former business, claims to Indigeneity.PoliticsDec 5, 2024
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Government suspends Boissonnault’s former company from obtaining federal contractsPublic Services and Procurement Canada suspended Global Health Imports from bidding on federal contracts for 90 days, effective Nov. 22.PoliticsNov 26, 2024
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Randy Boissonnault out of cabinet amid business dealings controversyRandy Boissonnault is out of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s federal cabinet after months of controversy surrounding his former business.CanadaNov 20, 2024
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Police investigating Randy Boissonnault’s former company, business partnerEdmonton Police are investigating an allegation that cabinet minister Randy Boissonnault’s former company defrauded a U.S. company of around $350,000.PoliticsNov 19, 2024
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Trudeau offers words of support to embattled minister Randy BoissonnaultPrime Minister Justin Trudeau told reporters on Tuesday he is 'happy' Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault remains in his cabinet and represents Albertans.PoliticsNov 19, 2024
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Ethics committee reopens Boissonnault inquiry in wake of new ‘Randy’ textsEmployment Minister Randy Boissonnault has been called to testify before the ethics committee for a third time after new court documents revealed more ‘Randy’ texts.PoliticsNov 12, 2024
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International students are being sexually exploited, trafficked, says Brampton mayorBrampton Mayor Patrick Brown said the sexual exploitation and trafficking of international students happens 'in plain sight' in the city.CanadaOct 23, 2024
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Opposition parties say Boissonnault’s former business partner is in contempt of ParliamentThe federal NDP and Bloc Québécois are supporting a Conservative effort to find cabinet minister Randy Boissonnault's former business partner in contempt of Parliament.PoliticsSep 26, 2024
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Ethics commissioner will not investigate Boissonnault over ‘Randy’ texts, says the matter is closedCabinet minister Randy Boissonnault was under scrutiny from the ethics commissioner after texts raised questions about whether he was involved in a business deal while in office.PoliticsSep 19, 2024
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Conservatives start process to find Boissonnault’s business partner in contempt of ParliamentAfter a report found cabinet minister Randy Boissonnault’s business partner failed to comply with committee orders, Tories argued Stephen Anderson is in contempt of Parliament.PoliticsSep 18, 2024
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Why the contract won by Boissonnault’s former company went undisclosed for monthsThe federal contract awarded to cabinet minister Randy Boissonnault’s former medical company was not posted publicly for seven months due to an 'internal error.'PoliticsSep 11, 2024
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Boissonnault’s former company awarded federal contract in potential conflict of interestEmployment Minister Randy Boissonnault’s former company won a federal contract in January when he was a shareholder, potentially violating ethics laws.PoliticsAug 21, 2024
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Boissonnault’s former company, business partner face civil fraud allegationGlobal Health Imports, co-founded by cabinet minister Randy Boissonnault, faces its seventh lawsuit and a new allegation of fraud.PoliticsAug 15, 2024
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New ‘Randy’ texts lead to 3rd ethics probe into Boissonnault’s business dealingsCanada’s ethics commissioner has reopened a case file on cabinet minister Randy Boissonnault after more texts mentioning ‘Randy’ surfaced.PoliticsAug 8, 2024
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Public records contradict Boissonnault business associate’s testimony to ethics committeeCabinet minister Randy Boissonnault’s former business partner made statements to the parliamentary ethics committee that contradict public records.PoliticsJul 30, 2024
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Boissonnault’s former business partner claims autocorrect to blame for ‘Randy’ text messagesMPs on House of Commons ethics committee left in disbelief after Stephen Anderson said repeated references to 'Randy' were not in reference to Boissonnault.CanadaJul 17, 2024
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Boissonnault’s former business partner linked to woman detained in Dominican Republic cocaine bustStephen Anderson, Boissonnault’s former partner at Global Health Imports, is scheduled to testify before the ethics committee July 17.InvestigationsJul 16, 2024
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Ethics commissioner will not investigate cabinet minister Randy Boissonnault over textsIn a letter, Canada’s ethics commissioner has cleared Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault of allegations he broke ethics rules.PoliticsJul 4, 2024
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Boissonnault’s business associates to testify before ethics committeeAfter a marathon of meetings on Tuesday, a motion was passed unanimously calling for cabinet minister Randy Boissonnault’s business associates to testify.PoliticsJun 12, 2024
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Liberals accused of ‘filibustering’ vote on motion to have Boissonnault witnesses testifyThe ethics committee was suspended for the second time this week as MPs faced off over a motion for cabinet minister Randy Boissonnault’s business associates to testify.PoliticsJun 11, 2024
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Ethics commissioner to look into Minister Boissonnault’s business dealingsThe parliamentary ethics commissioner has reversed course and said he will examine the business dealings of federal cabinet minister Randy Boissonnault.PoliticsJun 4, 2024