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Lowering Canada's Voting Age to 16: An Evidence-Based Solution to Youth Apathy

Canada faces a youth voting crisis, with significantly lower turnout among young adults compared to older generations; lowering the voting age to 16, supported by evidence from Austria and Scotland, could increase youth participation and strengthen democracy by fostering civic engagement and address...

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Giving Pledge Membership Grows, But Impact Remains Limited

The Giving Pledge, a philanthropic initiative by Bill Gates, Melinda Gates, and Warren Buffett, has grown to 245 members in 15 years, but only represents 8% of the world's billionaires, raising concerns about the effectiveness of voluntary wealth redistribution.

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Nine Killed in Vancouver Festival Car Crash

Nine people died and six were injured when a car drove into a crowd at a Filipino community festival in Vancouver, Canada, on Saturday evening; the driver has been arrested, and police say it was not an act of terror.

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Trump Escalates Assault on Law Firms

President Trump issued a memo authorizing sanctions against law firms filing lawsuits deemed "frivolous," potentially revoking security clearances and federal contracts; this follows previous actions against three firms, one of which reached a settlement with Trump.

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Trump's Tariffs on Canadian Imports Expected to Harm Both Economies

President Trump's 25% tariff on Canadian imports, effective March 4th, is expected to cause job losses and reduced prosperity in both countries, according to Canadian Ambassador Bob Rae, who argues that increased trade barriers will slow economic activity and harm both nations. The tariffs stem from...

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US Judge Orders Release of Detained Palestinian Student

A US judge ordered the release of Palestinian student Mohsen Mahdawi, a legal permanent resident detained for two weeks following a citizenship interview due to his activism advocating for Palestinian human rights. The ruling highlights ongoing concerns regarding free speech and immigration policies...

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Multiple Killed in Vancouver Festival Car Crash

Multiple fatalities and injuries resulted when a car drove into a crowd at Vancouver's Lapu-Lapu festival on Saturday; the driver is in custody, and investigations are ongoing.

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Homeless Canadians Face Voting Barriers Despite Election Efforts

In Canada's upcoming federal election, homeless individuals face challenges exercising their right to vote due to lack of address and ID, despite Elections Canada's efforts to provide alternative methods; advocates highlight systemic barriers and propose solutions including simplified protocols, acc...

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Carney Elected Canadian Prime Minister Amidst Concerns Over Israel and Antisemitism

Mark Carney, a former governor of the Bank of Canada and Bank of England, was elected leader of Canada's Liberal Party on Sunday, succeeding Justin Trudeau as prime minister; his stance on Israel and antisemitism is uncertain despite condemning antisemitic attacks and supporting a two-state solution...

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Canada Inquiry: No Evidence Foreign Interference Altered Election Outcomes

A Canadian inquiry found no evidence that foreign interference changed the outcome of the last two elections, despite some questionable conduct by parliamentarians, and recommended steps to strengthen democratic institutions and better inform the public about threats.

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