Tag #Canada

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Ontario Places 28 Internationally Trained Doctors in Underserved Areas

Ontario's Practice Ready program placed 28 internationally-trained family doctors in underserved areas, exceeding initial expectations despite a slower-than-projected start; the program aims to place 100 doctors by year's end, addressing a shortage impacting 2.5 million residents.

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First Locally Acquired H5N1 Case in Canada Raises Concerns

A 13-year-old British Columbia resident contracted H5N1 avian flu, requiring intensive care, but recovered; this case, the first locally acquired infection in Canada, shares a mutation with a fatal U.S. case, raising concerns about potential human-to-human transmission despite no evidence of such tr...

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California's Year-Round Wildfires: A Climate Change Consequence

Climate change has extended California's wildfire season to a year-round phenomenon, resulting in devastating wildfires in Los Angeles fueled by drought and Santa Ana winds, straining resources and increasing economic costs.

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Trudeau Rejects Trump's Idea of Canada as 51st US State

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau rejected President Trump's suggestion of Canada becoming the 51st US state, citing strong Canadian national identity and the negative economic implications of proposed US tariffs on Canadian goods; tensions between the two countries remain high.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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O'Leary: Trump's Canada Annexation Talk a Negotiating Tactic for Economic Union

Canadian businessman Kevin O'Leary interprets Donald Trump's statements about annexing Canada as a negotiating tactic for a stronger economic union, advising Canadian leaders to prioritize informal meetings at Mar-a-Lago to establish relationships before the formal pressures of office and suggesting...

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Casey Stoney Appointed Head Coach of Canadian Women's National Soccer Team

Casey Stoney, former England captain and coach, was appointed head coach of the Canadian women's national soccer team on a three-year contract, replacing interim coach Andy Spence, and will be supported by a new fund for women in elite coaching.

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Gender Equality
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Record $8.5 Billion in Canadian Weather-Related Insurance Claims Raises Insurability Concerns

Insured losses from severe weather in Canada reached a record $8.5 billion in 2024, driven by wildfires, floods, and hailstorms, raising concerns about future insurability in some regions.

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Sharp Rise in Canadian Digital Platform Workers Highlights Income Inequality

The number of Canadians working through digital platforms like Uber and DoorDash increased by 44 percent in 2024 to almost 700,000, with food delivery being the most common job; this disproportionately affects racialized Canadians and new immigrants, prompting legislative changes regarding minimum w...

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Canada Sends Firefighters to Battle California Wildfires

Canada is deploying 60 firefighters from Alberta and British Columbia to help battle wildfires in California, starting Monday, in response to an official U.S. request; additional resources are being prepared.

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Trump's Expansionist Rhetoric: Threats to Annex Greenland and the Panama Canal

President-elect Donald Trump's recent statements suggest an expansionist foreign policy, threatening military action to annex Greenland and the Panama Canal, and economic coercion of Canada, though experts consider these actions improbable.

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Record $8.55 Billion in Insured Weather Damage Hits Canada in 2024

Severe weather in Canada caused a record $8.55 billion in insured damage in 2024, exceeding the previous record by $2.35 billion, with major events including a Calgary hailstorm, Hurricane Debby's remnants, and the Jasper wildfire.

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You Go Girl! Awards Highlight Black Girls' Achievements, Address Systemic Barriers

The fourth annual You Go Girl! Awards, held October 11th in the GTA, celebrated Black girls (6-21) for their achievements, addressing the underrepresentation of Black women in STEM and highlighting initiatives like Sisters in Sync's 'We've Got You Sis' program supporting survivors of sexual assault ...

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