Federal court deeming plastic toxicity ruling threatens food industry
A federal judge ruled that labeling plastics as toxic is unreasonable and unconstitutional, creating regulatory uncertainty as Canada prepares to ban certain single use items. The decision emphasizes plastic variety and warns Ottawa overreach, while industry voices stress food security and international supply chains amid shifts in packaging policy.
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Food banks near collapse as Ontario hunger soars
Feed Ontario reports 2022 23 period saw over 800000 people use food banks in Ontario with nearly 5.9 million visits. CEO Carolyn Stewart links soaring demand to precarious work housing and rising costs. Call for immediate policy action including higher social assistance housing protections and tax reforms.
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Diversity of Views in Our Letters Policy
The Chronicle Journal outlines its letters section as a forum for diverse opinions. Letters up to 300 words may be edited for space and clarity and must be original work exclusive to the paper. Include full name address and day phone. only names and hometowns are published.
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Wealth gap widens as top earners gain, Canadians face inequality
Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives researchers show the top one percent earned 20.5 percent more with capital gains in 2021 while the bottom half saw declines. The piece argues for policy changes like higher capital gains taxation and a progressive wealth tax, citing race and gender disparities in elite membership.
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