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Major Donation Boosts Canadian Climate Research and Action

Wealthy families and foundations have donated $76-million to Canadian climate causes, with $60-million funding the creation of the Lawson Climate Institute at the University of Toronto, which will focus on sustainable technologies and policy; the initiative aims to counteract the low level of philan...

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Climate Action
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Canada's Ongoing First Nations Water Crisis

Despite $4.61 billion in spending since 2015, 35 long-term drinking water advisories remain in Canada, including the 30-year-old advisory in Neskantaga First Nation, highlighting ongoing challenges and a broken Liberal promise; the upcoming election features different plans to address the issue.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Financial Insecurity: Canadian Women Face Divorce's Financial Realities

A 2024 survey reveals that only 25 percent of Canadian women received financial education in school, compared to 35 percent of men, leaving many financially unprepared for divorce and highlighting the need for increased financial literacy among women.

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Gender Equality
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China Halts Rare Earth Exports, Triggering Global Supply Chain Crisis

China's newly implemented export restrictions on six rare earth elements and specialized magnets, critical for high-tech industries globally, will significantly impact the US and Europe, forcing a global race to secure alternative supplies.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Ukrainian Easter Bazaar Reflects War's Impact on Canadian Community

An Easter bazaar at St. Joseph's Ukrainian Catholic Church in Oakville, Ontario, on April 1, 2024, highlighted Ukrainian culture and fundraising for Ukraine amidst the ongoing war, revealing both the community's resilience and the emotional toll of the conflict.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Canada's Slow Response to Trade-Based Money Laundering Threatens Economic Stability

Criminals exploit global trade to launder an estimated US\$1 trillion annually through falsified transactions; Canada's slow response to trade-based money laundering jeopardizes its economic stability and future trade deals due to growing international emphasis on anti-corruption measures.

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Reduced Inequality
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Leaked Draft Order Proposes Massive State Department Restructuring

A leaked 16-page draft executive order proposes a major overhaul of the U.S. State Department, including downsizing its Canada desk and eliminating the Bureau of African Affairs, replacing some diplomats with AI, prompting denials from the State Department and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Hudson's Bay Seeks Legal Counsel for Employees Amid Mass Job Cuts

Hudson's Bay Co., facing liquidation, is cutting thousands of jobs and ending benefits, prompting a court request to appoint new legal counsel for affected employees, and talks with lenders for a hardship fund to aid those facing financial strain.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Gordie Howe Bridge to Open, Resolving US-Canada Trade Tensions

The Gordie Howe International Bridge, a $4.6 billion Canadian investment, is set to open this fall, resolving decades of conflict with the privately owned Ambassador Bridge, which currently handles a quarter of US-Canada trade but is notorious for long wait times and strained relations.

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Reduced Inequality
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Canadian Compassion Club Addresses Fentanyl Crisis, Faces Legal Repercussions

In Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, the Drug User Liberation Front (DULF) compassion club, led by Eris Nyx and Jeremy Kalicum, sold tested cocaine, methamphetamine, and heroin to 49 high-risk individuals from August 2022 to October 2023 to mitigate the fentanyl crisis, resulting in a study showing imp...

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Good Health and Well-being
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Canadian Voters React to Leaders' Debate: Diverse Opinions Shape Election Outlook

Seven Canadian voters offered diverse opinions on a recent leaders' debate, with preferences ranging from Mark Carney's substantive approach to Pierre Poilievre's perceived effectiveness, illustrating the varied viewpoints shaping the upcoming election.

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Tough Job Market for Canadian Graduates Amidst Recession Fears

Canada's youth unemployment rate hit 13.7 percent in March 2024, double the national average, as experts predict a recession impacting hiring and creating a difficult job market for new graduates, potentially leading to long-term financial consequences.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth

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