Quebec moves to ban public prayer amid secularism clash
Faith issues fuel a dispute as Quebec premier Legault considers ending public prayers to signal against Islamists. Catholic bishops warn a ban violates rights and could criminalize outdoor prayers at Indigenous events and Remembrance Day, impacting Catholics, Christians, yoga and tai chi in parks. Police footage joke hints at enforcement concerns.
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Retail politics in Canada target the less needy
The piece contrasts Premier Ford's $200 Ontario resident gift with Prime Minister Trudeau's GST holiday on items including beer and candy. It argues that tax breaks and transfers should be targeted to low income people, noting the GST holiday would amount to only a small relief.
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Ontario
Justin Trudeau
Canada
Commentary on Canada tax breaks and poverty relief
The piece argues that GST holiday incentives and a $250 worker rebate do not address poverty. It notes price rises by retailers and that most Canadians earn under 150,000. It cites Campaign 2000 finding record child poverty, with 1.4 million children below the poverty line in 2022, up five percentage points in two years.
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Viate
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Mountain View launches Preschool Activity Time for four year olds
Mountain View School Division introduces Preschool Activity Time directed by Sheila Glasson. The free program provides monthly videos from November to May with finger plays stories literacy and numeracy activities plus outdoor ventures. Eligible children born in 2020 within the MVSD catchment register for private video access and monthly craft supplies.
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