Encampments Signal Failures in Housing Policy
An editorial reviews rising Toronto encampments with 202 tents by March 15 and a daily unmatched shelter rate of 178, up from 119 last year. It argues current housing strategies fall short and urges immediate, coordinated action, highlighting the 2024 federal budget's funding for shelters, housing, and protections amid a national homelessness response plan.
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Toronto
Marie-Josee Houle
Canada
Canada Post
National Defence
Ottawa
Maytree Foundation
Capital gains tax change reshapes Alberta gains for the rich
David Macdonald argues Canada's capital gains inclusion rate rises to 66.6 percent for annual gains over 250000, narrowing perks for the wealthy. The measure targets real estate and stock profits, funding housing, pharma, disability support, and student aid. Macdonald notes Canada’s low marginal tax on gains versus the US and Germany, urging fairer public financing.
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Canada
Canadian
Centre For Policy Alternatives
U.S
Germany
Pharmacare
Canada must expand pharmacare to cover cancer and heart drugs
A Canadian Cancer Society and Heart & Stroke column urges rapid passage of national pharmacare legislation. It warns current gaps leave diabetics and contraception funded, but many with cancer and heart disease pay thousands out of pocket. Polls show one in four lack adequate drug coverage, risking costly hospital visits and debt.
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NDP
Canada
Leger
Canadian Cancer Society
Heart & Stroke
Robin McGee
Heather Evans
McGee
Nova Scotia
Bangladesh
Evans
Alberta
Ottawa
Andrea Seale
Doug Roth
Quoi Media Group
Quoimedia.com
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Greg Giddens
Robin Williams
Foreman
The
Government of Canada Canada
Toronto Star
Thestar.com
Chronicle-Journal
Chroniclejournal
Jor
Bob the Builder
David MacDonald
Troy Media
Troymedia.com
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