Ontario online gambling raises public health concerns
A review of Ontario online gambling growth since 2022 shows 18.7 billion in iGaming wagers in Q2 2024 and 72 billion over the past year, but specialist researchers warn of rising problem gambling rates and the lack of independent monitoring. The Ontario Gambling Research Society calls for oversight and funded studies to assess impacts on individuals and families.
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Canada must diversify energy exports to counter tariff risk
Lisa Barton of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers argues Canada’s heavy dependence on the United States for oil and gas markets risks economic upheaval from proposed 25 percent tariffs. She urges fast tracking tidewater routes, LNG facilities, pipelines, and port expansions while reforming the Impact Assessment Act and removing the emissions cap to attract global buyers and create jobs.
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Grocery price and weight labelling scandals shake Canada
Sylvain Charlebois investigates a decade of bread price fixing in major chains and ongoing meat weight mislabelling probes. Despite fines and investigations, CBC reports reveal systemic lapses across Sobeys Loblaw Walmart and others, risking consumer overcharges and eroding trust. Regulatory gaps demand stronger oversight and consumer vigilance.
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