The Canadian economy exceeded expectations with 1.0 per cent growth after a 0.5 per cent contraction which was scaled down from 1.1 per cent
Category: Politics & Policy
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Global freedom drops sharply in 2023, study says
Democracy faced sharp, widespread setbacks worldwide in 2023, according to Freedom House’s annual report
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Alberta curbs new wind, solar projects
Alberta effectively banned wind and solar on large swaths of agricultural lands and areas that could obstruct majestic Rocky Mountain views
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US Republicans morph from cold warriors to Trump-led isolationists
The GOP’s shifting stance: from cold warriors to isolationism — exploring the republican party’s latest evolution
Posted inCommunity
MAID endangering disabled Canadians, rights commission warns
Canadian Human Rights Commission warns disabled Canadians are turning to medically assisted dying because of socio-economic hardships
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Canada unveils draft law to curb online harms
Ottawa introduced draft legislation that aims to protect the population, notably children, from hate and other online harms
Posted inWorld
WTO: the sick man of global trade?
The World Trade Organization’s Dispute Settlement Body, ruling on alleged trade violations, has been in disarray since 2019
Posted inSecurity
Canada to provide $3.02bn in Ukraine aid in 2024
The 10-year agreement between Ottawa and Kyiv supports Ukraine as it defends its sovereignty, said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Posted inProfessional
Provinces make significant progress on red tape reduction
All provinces now devote effort to red tape reduction. But a new report shows significant differences in the success of their efforts
Posted inCulture
McGill, Concordia sue Quebec over mandated tuition hike
McGill, Concordia fear a decline in enrollment following requirement that tuition for non-residents at anglophone universities will increase