Just 15 countries are responsible for almost three quarters of the world’s carbon emissions. But what does this look like per capita, and over time?
— Read on www.visualcapitalist.com/all-the-worlds-carbon-emissions-in-one-chart/
Month: May 2019
Shoplifting and other petty-crime cases are being dropped by courts | CBC News
Across Canada, people accused of petty crimes like shoplifting, minor assault and fraud are walking free — because the justice system doesn’t have time to deal with their cases, as it struggles to move more serious crimes through the courts.
— Read on www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/crime-shoplifting-court-justice-delays-1.5153828
Andrew Scheer has an Ontario problem – and it could be Doug Ford | CBC News
Premier Doug Ford’s unpopularity might be sapping federal Conservative support in Ontario, the province Andrew Scheer needs most to win in October.
— Read on www.cbc.ca/news/politics/grenier-scheer-ford-1.5152794
Scheer vows crackdown on those trying to ‘game’ Canada’s refugee system | CBC News
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer says he would restore fairness and faith in the integrity of Canada’s immigration system by cracking down on those who “game” the refugee process and supporting newcomers who help boost the economy. Scheer is delivering a policy speech in Toronto.
— Read on www.cbc.ca/news/politics/scheer-immigration-policy-refugees-economy-1.5153043
Liberal Insiders See Carney as Trudeau Successor, Star Reports
A group of Liberal Party insiders has discussed the possibility that Bank of England Governor Mark Carney could replace Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as leader of their party, the Toronto Star reported.
— Read on www.msn.com/en-ca/news/politics/liberal-insiders-see-carney-as-trudeau-successor-star-reports/ar-AAC2Zbl
Government subsidies for business are greater than Canada’s entire defence budget | CBC Radio
From Bombardier to General Motors to the oil and gas industry, Canadian businesses benefit handsomely from government grants and tax breaks, even though politicians on both the left and the right have opposed so-called corporate welfare for decades. Peter Armstrong’s guests are John Lester, executive fellow at the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy, and Roberta Lexier, a professor at Mount Royal University in Calgary who specialises in the history of the NDP.
— Read on www.cbc.ca/radio/thesundayedition/the-sunday-edition-for-may-26-2019-1.5146999/government-subsidies-for-business-are-greater-than-canada-s-entire-defence-budget-1.5148266
New transportation rules announced to protect Canadian travellers | canada.com
New regulations for Canadian air carriers were announced today by federal transport minister Marc Garneau that are aimed at protecting travellers. The regulations include mandates for carriers to provide status updates every 30 minutes for flights that are late or cancelled, and some of the regulations are scheduled to take effect July 15.
— Read on o.canada.com/travel/new-transportation-rules-announced-to-protect-canadian-travellers
Ontario joining B.C.’s proposed class action against opioid manufacturers | The London Free Press
The Ontario government says it plans to join British Columbia’s proposed class-action lawsuit against dozens of opioid manufacturers.The province introduced legislation Monday, that if passed, would enable Ontario’s participation in the suit launched late last year.
— Read on lfpress.com/news/provincial/ontario-joining-b-c-s-proposed-class-action-against-opioid-manufacturers/wcm/4f3a41f2-f037-4f14-8ed8-1c0605a33a6e
Ontario establishing agency to oversee mental health, addictions | The London Free Press
Ontario will establish an agency to oversee mental health and addictions care across the province.Attorney General Caroline Mulroney says the current system is fragmented and confusing for patients and their families.
— Read on lfpress.com/news/provincial/ontario-establishing-agency-to-oversee-mental-health-addictions/wcm/3b6ce1a1-a2c3-43b5-909f-831820f07756
Porter: If we want to protect the upcoming federal election from cyberthreats, we need to start now | The London Free Press
Karina Gould, minister of democratic institutions, has warned “Canada is a target of choice for those who seek to undermine our democracy,” and repeatedly stressed the need for the private sector to work closely with the government’s security institutions to counter election threat…
— Read on lfpress.com/opinion/columnists/porter-if-we-want-to-protect-the-upcoming-federal-election-from-cyberthreats-we-need-to-start-now/wcm/d46c1635-de4e-442c-bbcd-e1a2fde0c7e4