Shortage of judges must be addressed
The Toronto Star editorial argues Canada faces a perpetual crisis of federal judicial vacancies, with 78 unfilled seats nationwide and higher rates in Ontario. It cites Supreme Court Chief Justices McLachlin and Wagner, calls for timely appointments, stronger JACs, and broader diversity in candidates to resolve the delays.
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Northwest Climate Gathering sparks youth climate action in Thunder Bay
Keira Essex recounts the inaugural Northwest Climate Gathering in Thunder Bay on Nov 25 26 2023. The event hosted youth and adults to discuss empowering climate action with a focus on intergenerational collaboration and local opportunities.
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Diversity of Views in Letters Section Policy
The Chronicle Journal invites diverse opinions in its letters to the editor. Letters up to 300 words may be edited for space and clarity. Authors must be original work exclusive to the paper and cite page and date for mentioned articles. Include full name address and day phone. only names and hometowns published.
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Canadians Seek Tax Fairness to Curb CEO Pay
David Macdonald argues in a Troy Media column that Canada’s top 100 CEOs earned an average 14.9 million in 2022, 246 times the typical worker, and calls for four tax measures: higher top brackets, removing deductibility for CEO pay over a million, a wealth tax starting at 10 million, and a higher capital gains inclusion rate to curb inequality.
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