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October 9th 2024

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It’s time to put the Bank of Canada to work on climate change A fossil fuel financial bubble is growing as financial institutions pump over a trillion dollars into the sector, even as the need to transition off coal, oil and gas is paramount to avoid climate catastrophe. Is it time to put the Bank of Canada to work? John Woodside Analysis, Business, Energy, Politics \| October 9th 2024

No, Chip Wilson: David Eby and Justin Trudeau are not communists Conservatives, like Lululemon founder Chip Wilson, keep describing their opponents as communists — all evidence to the contrary notwithstanding. Max Fawcett Opinion, Politics \| October 9th 2024

Grassland bird population declined 70 per cent in past 50 years Grassland birds are the most threatened populations of birds in Canada, with a 67 per cent decline since 1970, a report published Tuesday found — but a surprising alliance with beef producers is emerging to protect their habitat. Matteo Cimellaro News \| October 8th 2024

Canada spending three times more backing oil and gas than renewables, says think tank Canada and other wealthy nations spent some US$535 billion on subsidies for the fossil fuel sector in 2023, while support for clean energy topped out at US$168 billion, says a new study. Darius Snieckus News, Business \| October 9th 2024

An investigation into anti-Indigenous racism in healthcare: Why the CMA's apology is only the beginning The Canadian Medical Association recent apology for the harm done to Indigenous peoples was in documented Surviving Hate, an investigative series for Canada's National Observer. Martha Troian Opinion \| October 9th 2024

Exported gas produces far worse emissions than coal, major study finds Research challenges idea that sending liquefied natural gas around the world is cleaner alternative to burning coal Oliver Milman News \| October 9th 2024

Current and former Public Safety Canada officials to appear at interference inquiry A federal inquiry into foreign interference is slated to hear today from current and former officials of Public Safety Canada. The Canadian Press News, Politics \| October 8th 2024

Quebec court grants injunction to stop illegal dumping in Kanesatake The government's injunction request alleges the defendants committed "numerous violations" of Quebec environmental regulations on 17 waterfront properties, including cutting down trees, backfilling, depositing contaminated soil and erecting buildings on the shores of the lake. Maura Forrest News \| October 11th 2024

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