Time to act on climate change and 1.5 C risk
Canadian climate scientist explains what rising global temperatures mean for cities like Montreal, the 1.5 C Paris threshold, and likely future warming. It notes El Nino year boosts, current pledges targeting 2.5–2.9 C by century end, and risks from West Antarctic Ice Sheet instability.
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West Antarctic
Greenland
East Antarctica
West Antarctica
Hidden debt in Ontario budgets sparks tax fight
Ontario Premier Doug Ford faces criticism from the Canadian Taxpayers Federation over a $46 billion deficit in six years versus an $86 billion debt rise. The piece argues that borrowing for highways and schools hides true deficits, calling for transparent accounting and accountability. Jay Goldberg, Ontario director, urges real numbers.
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Doug Ford
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Tuition fees soar across Canada described in policy critique
Erika Shaker of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives argues tuition rose about three percent nationally with wide provincial variation. International students face the steepest costs, up to over forty thousand dollars, while rising rents and living costs deepen the burden on families and youth. The piece urges renewed public funding to prevent intergenerational inequity and economic long-term harm.
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Saskatchewan
Ontario
Alberta
Newfoundland
Newfoundland and Labrador
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