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Canadian Apps Help Consumers Boycott US Goods Amid Trade War

Amid rising trade tensions with the US, Canadian consumers are increasingly using new mobile apps to identify and purchase local products, as a form of boycott against US goods following the announcement of tariffs by President Donald Trump.

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44% Bias Score

Responsible Consumption and Production
theglobeandmail.com
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Canada's Nuclear Energy Sector Poised for Global Expansion

Canada's nuclear sector is expanding rapidly, driven by global decarbonization and energy security concerns, with the first small modular reactor (SMR) expected to be operational by 2029. This positions Canada for significant economic growth through technology exports, while also facing challenges i...

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52% Bias Score

Affordable and Clean Energy
theglobeandmail.com
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Canada Selects Consortium for $60-90 Billion High-Speed Rail Project

The Canadian government chose a consortium including CDPQ Infra, AtkinsRΓ©alis, and Air Canada to design a high-speed rail line from Quebec City to Toronto, estimated at $60-$90 billion, with trains reaching 300 km/h; a five-year planning phase is underway.

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48% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
theglobeandmail.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Inconsistent Earthquake Alerts Follow 4.7 Magnitude Quake in British Columbia

A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit 24 kilometers northeast of Sechelt, B.C., on Friday at 1:26 p.m. local time, causing some residents to feel strong shaking without receiving an alert, prompting an investigation into the system's reliability.

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60% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
aljazeera.com
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Everyday Racism Against Romani Canadians in the Greater Toronto-Hamilton Area

A study on Romani Canadians in the Greater Toronto-Hamilton Area reveals pervasive everyday racism, including suspicion of criminality and the use of racial slurs like "G****," causing significant emotional distress and impacting their well-being; researchers interviewed Romani and non-Romani indivi...

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28% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
theguardian.com
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Crockett Backs Canada, Mexico Against Trump

Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett voiced support for Canada and Mexico's pushback against President Trump's actions, including threats to their sovereignty and imposition of trade tariffs, following Trump's controversial renaming of the Gulf of Mexico and other aggressive moves.

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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Trump Tariffs Could Hike Car Insurance Premiums by 8%

Insurify projects that a 25% tariff on Canadian and Mexican auto imports could raise average annual full-coverage car insurance premiums by 8% to \$2,502 by 2025, adding to existing inflation-driven increases, primarily due to higher claim payouts from more expensive car parts.

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40% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
theglobeandmail.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Zero-Commission ETF Trading Expands in Canada

Several Canadian digital brokers now offer zero-commission trading of stocks and ETFs, addressing a previous criticism of high trading costs that disproportionately impacted small investors; this development is highlighted in the 2025 Globe and Mail Digital Broker Ranking.

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32% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
jpost.com
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Cotler Receives Defender of Freedom Award Amidst Iranian Threats

Irwin Cotler, a former Canadian Justice Minister and human rights advocate, received the Defender of Freedom Award from the Geneva Summit for Human Rights and Democracy for his work freeing political prisoners, facing threats from Iran for his criticism of their regime.

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32% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theglobeandmail.com
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Lower Speed Limits Significantly Improve Residential Street Safety

Reducing residential speed limits to 40 km/h or less significantly improves pedestrian safety, as shown by studies in Edmonton (25% fewer collisions, 31% fewer pedestrian injuries and fatalities) and Toronto (28% and 67% reductions, respectively), although optimal speed depends on road design and en...

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Good Health and Well-being
theglobeandmail.com
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Indigenous Child Welfare System Fails: Lasting Health and Socioeconomic Disparities Revealed

A Statistics Canada report reveals Indigenous adults who experienced government care as children face significantly higher rates of disability, homelessness, and unmet basic needs compared to their peers; this disparity underscores the urgent need for systemic reform in Indigenous child welfare, des...

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No Poverty
theglobeandmail.com
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BC Ferries Seeks Urgent Approval for $1B+ Shipbuilding Contract Amidst Tariff Uncertainty

BC Ferries seeks urgent approval for a $1-billion shipbuilding contract to replace its aging fleet, citing concerns about the impact of looming US tariffs on global markets and the need to maintain reliable service for passengers and commercial traffic vital to B.C.'s supply chains.

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36% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

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