Economists defend carbon price against criticism
Dozens of Canadian economists defend the carbon price as the least costly way to cut emissions and counter claims it hikes living costs. They note rebates protect households, while opponents like Pierre Poilievre push to axe the levy, and urge informed debate and mainstream acceptance.
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Pierre Poilierre
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Chris Ragan
Max Bell
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Trudeau pushes back on premiers over carbon price hike
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told seven provincial leaders they offered no workable alternatives to a planned April 1 increase of the federal carbon price from 65 to 80 per tonne. He argued the price minimally affects inflation and urged respect for federal standards while remaining open to credible regional pricing proposals.
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Alberta navigation centre aids homeless in Edmonton exceeds expectations
The Alberta government opened a navigation and support centre in Edmonton to shelter homeless residents and connect them to housing, health care, and financial services. Over two months, more than 700 people used the centre with 2,200 referrals, and Edmonton police report fewer encampment calls and no fatal fires or overdoses. Plans call for a Calgary facility to address similar needs.
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Four Family Members Dead in Suspected Saskatchewan Case
RCMP investigate the deaths of a Neudorf family with two parents and two adult children found at a rural Saskatchewan property. Autopsies planned this week, no public safety risk, next of kin notified, neighbor shock in the 200-person village.
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RCMP
Saskatchewan
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AGO workers strike after contract offer rejected
More than 400 Art Gallery of Ontario employees walk out after OPSEU Local 535 rejects the museum’s latest contract. The union cites wage, part time protections, and contracting out as key issues. AGO says it hopes for a negotiated deal soon.
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Art Gallery of Ontario
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OPSEU
Canada
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