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Canada Ramping Up Military Spending
With the $8-billion injection, Canada will be spending 1.5 per cent of its GDP on defence, compared to 1.39 per cent pre-budget.
Documenting 40 Years Of Newspapers’ Ontario Election Endorsements
Passage has compiled the endorsements 10 newspapers in Ontario made in the 12 most recent provincial elections.
Carbon Capture Barely Reducing Emissions Despite Billions in Subsidies: Report
“Carbon capture only serves to prolong our dependence on fossil fuels … It’s a greenwashing strategy being used by the oil and gas sector to delay the energy transition."
Breaking Down Canadian Journalist-Politician Family Connections
This list documents working journalists in Canada that have/had at least one family member as a politician/political staffer.
Progressive Economist Makes Budget Predictions
An economist told The Maple that we can expect the Liberal-NDP agreement's more specific and timely commitments to make it into Thursday's budget.
Does Canada Need 88 F-35 Fighter Jets?
"It doesn't de-escalate conflict, it doesn't promote stable global politics; it doesn't address climate change.”
How A 5-Month Strike Secured Better Pay For Care Economy Workers
Workers at Lennox and Addington Interval House (LAIH) in Napanee, Ont., have won better pay and working conditions following a five-month strike.
B.C. Ends Quarantine Program for Migrant Workers, But Concerns Remain
“It is unfortunate that the provincial government has not consulted with the migrant workers organizations about a plan B.”
As Refugee Law Practitioners, We Oppose Canada’s Double Standards
We raise these issues not because we want Canada to reverse its assistance to Ukrainians, but rather extend it elsewhere, too.