Why Canada struggles with breastfeeding culture
Nicole Letourneau and Mary Lougheed argue Canada lags Iceland in public breastfeeding norms. They cite high initial breastfeeding rates yet low exclusive breastfeeding at 3 and 6 months, and blame hospital formula promotion, urging Baby-Friendly Initiative adoption and lactation support to shift norms.
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Iceland
Canada
Statistics Canada
Alberta
World Health
Organization
BFI
la Leche League
Nicole Letourneau
EvidenceNetwork.ca
University of Calgary
Mary Lougheed
Calgary Breastfeeding Matters Group Foundation
Manitoba Politicians Rally Against Ottawa Carbon Tax
Todd MacKay, Prairie Director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, argues that Manitoba politicians and KAP resist Ottawa on taxes and healthcare funding. He urges backbench MLAs to oppose carbon tax, stating it harms farmers, agriculture, and the province's economy.
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Manitoba
KAP
Ottawa
Quebec
Howard Pawley
Brian Mulroney
Brian Pallister
Federal Agriculture Committee
Todd MacKay
The
Canadian Taxpayers Federation
Liberal carbon tax critic calls for cost clarity and end to cover up
MP Robert Sopuck argues the Liberal carbon tax costs are hidden and harm low income Canadians. He notes provincial rebates for electric cars, questions measurable environmental results, and urges signatures on petition 2-910 while offering constituency contact details.
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Finance Canada
Ontario
Quebec
Robertsopuck
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