Tag #Canada

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Surge in Non-Alcoholic Beverage Sales Reflects Evolving Canadian Drinking Habits

The sales of non-alcoholic beverages in Canada have surged 73 percent in the past year, driven by growing health concerns about alcohol, changing social norms, and improved product technology, resulting in a decline in alcohol consumption and sales.

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44% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
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Pakistani National Facing Extradition for Alleged New York Terror Plot

A Pakistani national, Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, was arrested in Quebec on September 4, 2024, for allegedly plotting a mass shooting at a New York Jewish center to mark the anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel; he faces extradition to the U.S. on terrorism charges.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Canada's Divided Response to US Trade Actions

Disagreements among Canadian provinces regarding responses to US trade protectionism highlight a need for a unified national strategy to protect Canadian economic interests and counter protectionist measures.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Canada Weighs Retaliatory Tariffs Against US, Facing Economic Risks

Canadian Prime Minister and premiers plan retaliatory measures against potential US tariffs, considering options like targeted tariffs or a dollar-for-dollar response, but facing potential economic and political consequences.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Financial and Tech Sectors Surge; Upcoming IPOs and Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac Uncertainty

CNBC's Stocks @ Night highlights significant gains in financial and technology sectors; Citigroup reached a new high, while several banks and chipmakers reported strong recent performance. However, other chipmakers experienced losses, and upcoming IPOs along with the situation around Fannie Mae and ...

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40% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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MEC Up for Sale Amidst Financial Difficulties

Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) is up for sale again, less than five years after being acquired by Kingswood Capital Management LP for \$150 million, due to financial difficulties, excess inventory, and delayed payments to vendors.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Luxury Icebreaker Launches First St. Lawrence Winter Cruise

The Commandant Charcot, a French luxury icebreaker, launched its first winter cruise on the St. Lawrence River on Friday, carrying 150 passengers from Europe, the UK, and the US, with the aim of establishing a new winter tourism season and boosting the economies of Quebec's various ports.

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36% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Inquest investigates death of woman with Down syndrome who starved under home care

Florence Girard, a woman with Down syndrome, starved to death in October 2018 at age 38, weighing 50 pounds, under the care of Astrid Dahl in Port Coquitlam, B.C.; a coroner's inquest is investigating failures in oversight by Kinsight Community Society, which contracted with Community Living BC.

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36% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
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Canada's IT Outsourcing Costs Exceed In-House Alternatives by 22-25.7 Percent

The Canadian federal government spent $2.6 billion on contracted IT services in 2022-23, exceeding in-house costs by 22-25.7 percent in four departments studied; the total spent on outsourcing rose from $14.7 billion in 2020-21 to $20.7 billion in 2023-24, despite an increase in the number of public...

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36% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Canada Weighs Retaliatory Tariffs Against US Energy Tariffs

Facing potential US tariffs on energy exports, Canada considers retaliatory tariffs to quickly impact US gas prices, despite the risk of significant economic damage and inflation, as seen in the game of 'chicken' between Canada and the US.

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56% Bias Score

No Poverty
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Tribunal Petition Seeks to Force Canada to Renegotiate Child Welfare Reform

The First Nations Child and Family Caring Society is petitioning the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal to compel the federal government to renegotiate a rejected $47.8 billion national child welfare reform agreement, after chiefs twice rejected a deal and the government announced it would only renegoti...

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52% Bias Score

No Poverty
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Respiratory Illness Surge Overwhelms Canadian Hospitals

Canada's hospitals are overwhelmed by a surge in flu, RSV, and COVID-19 cases, leading to longer wait times and at least one death; while some regions are seeing declines, others are experiencing increases, creating uneven pressure on the healthcare system.

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24% Bias Score

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