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U.S. Research Funding Cuts Spark Concerns; Canada Urged to Invest Strategically

Stephen Toope, president of CIFAR, criticizes the U.S. government's arbitrary cuts of billions in research funding from numerous universities, including Harvard, and suggests that Canada should strategically invest in its own research ecosystem, focusing on early-to-mid-career researchers.

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Canada to Meet NATO Spending Goal Early, Diversify Away From US

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Canada will meet NATO's 2% GDP military spending target by early next year, five years ahead of schedule, due to aging military equipment and over-reliance on the US, and will diversify defense spending away from the US, investing $9 billion Canadia...

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Canada Accelerates NATO Spending Target, Diversifies Defense Away From US

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Canada will meet NATO's 2% GDP military spending target by early next year, five years ahead of schedule, due to aging military equipment, over-reliance on the US, and a changing global geopolitical landscape. This involves a $9 billion CAD increase...

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Canada's Innovation Deficit Costs Hundreds of Billions Annually

Outdated Canadian innovation policies are costing the country hundreds of billions of dollars annually due to the inability to commercialize research and protect intellectual property, prompting calls for a Canada-first approach in upcoming USMCA negotiations.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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CNRL Appeals $278,000 Fine for Oil Sands Environmental Violations

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. is appealing a $278,000 fine from the Alberta Energy Regulator for an incident at its Horizon oil sands operation where 411 birds died due to contact with toxic tailings, impacting coyotes and wolves; the company argues the fine is excessive and the regulator misinter...

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Life on Land
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G7 Summit Faces Economic Headwinds Amidst Wildfires

Canada faces economic headwinds, including a decline in US exports and labor disputes, while preparing for the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, complicated by nearby wildfires.

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Reduced Inequality
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Rising Pet Care Costs Force Half of Canadian Owners to Forgo Veterinary Care

Half of Canadian pet owners declined recommended veterinary care in 2024 due to cost, according to a Gallup and PetSmart Charities of Canada report, with the likelihood highest among owners aged 18 to 29; this resulted in 12 percent of those who declined care reporting their pet's condition worsened...

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Reduced Inequality
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Canadian Investors Redefine Responsible Investing Amidst US Tariffs and Political Climate

A Leger survey of 1,500 Canadian investors shows 43 percent have redefined responsible investing (RI) due to US tariffs and politics, leading to a decrease in US investments and an increase in Canadian investments.

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Meta's News Ban Exacerbates Canada's Wildfire Crisis

Meta's ban on news articles on Facebook and Instagram hinders access to crucial wildfire information for tens of thousands of Canadians, particularly in rural and northern communities, impacting emergency response and potentially endangering lives.

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Canada Shifts AI Focus to Economic Growth, Prioritizing Data Protection

Canada's new AI minister, Evan Solomon, announced a shift in policy on Tuesday, prioritizing economic benefits over extensive regulation, focusing instead on data protection and privacy while acknowledging the challenges of international cooperation.

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Washington Survivalist Wanted for Murder of Three Daughters

Travis Decker, a 32-year-old Washington survivalist, is wanted for murdering his three daughters, ages 5, 8, and 9, whose bodies were found at a Chelan County campground with bags over their heads and bound wrists; a massive manhunt is underway, with authorities exploring the possibility of him flee...

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Hockey Canada Trial Spurs Calls for Restorative Justice in Sexual Assault Cases

The Hockey Canada trial exposes the re-traumatizing aspects of the criminal justice system for sexual assault survivors, prompting calls for expanded restorative justice options in Ontario and elsewhere, as a 2024 Justice Canada report shows 58% of Canadians support this approach.

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Gender Equality

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