Here are the 5 stories you need to know this Tuesday morning: the Liberal's assisted-dying bill might not be passed by its deadline; the return to Fort McMurray has been delayed for some due to toxic ash on 500 homes; a photo is drawing attention to the plight of migrants dying in the Mediterranean; a Canadian soldier wants thieves to give back his medal they stole; and the debate over changing the Canadian anthem is set for the House of Commons today.
1. Another assisted-dying delay? Despite getting a four-month extension from the Supreme Court, Health Minister Jane Philpott admitted on Monday that the government is at risk of not passing its assisted-dying legislation before the revised June 6 deadline. Although the bill passed its first reading Monday and is expected to pass a final reading Tuesday, the proposed legislation is could get mired in the Senate.
2. Return, delayed: Traces of toxic substances found in samples of ash in Fort McMurray is delaying the return of residents to 500 homes in the city. Officials say it could take until September to clear the ash.
3. Crisis in the Mediterranean: A photo of a drowned baby is drawing attention to the sad plight of hundreds of migrants still dying each month in an attempt to reach Europe. The image, which some may find distressing, was released by Sea-Watch, a German humanitarian organization, after a boat carrying 400 to 500 people capsized last week.
4. 'Irreplaceable': A Canadian soldier is speaking out after an irreplaceable service medal was stolen from his home during a break-and-enter. Master Cpl. Marc Harrison earned the medal for his eight-month tour of duty in Afghanistan in 2011.
5. Anthem debate: The House of Commons is poised to debate changing the wording of the national anthem and make it gender-neutral in its English version. The Conservatives stopped an attempt to pass the bill in early May.
