A recent survey commissioned by the Ranstad Canada company echoes other surveys and information that automation and AI (artificial intelligence) could result in significant job loss. The survey found that 30 per cent of women working in a wide variety… »
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Gambling problem prompts MP’s resignation
Up to three per cent of Canadians suffer from a gambling problem and Member of Parliament Raj Grewal resigned his seat because of it. The Globe and Mail newspaper reports that Grewal was flagged after spending millions of dollars at… »
Canada condemns Russian attack on Ukrainian naval vessels
Canada strongly condemns the Kremlin’s actions off the coast of Crimea, said Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland after Russian vessels fired on and seized three Ukrainian navy vessels in the Sea of Azov and Kerch Strait on Sunday. “We call… »
Trudeau faces tough job at G20 summit in Argentina, says expert
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faces a tough sales job as he tries to rally world leaders gathering in Buenos Aires on Friday to support Canada’s priorities of advancing gender equality, fighting climate change, protecting oceans and investing in clean energy,… »
Economy, Health, International, Politics, Society
Birth tourism: maybe it is a bigger problem after all
Canada is among a relatively small number of countries, mostly in the western hemisphere that allows automatic citizenship to anyone born here. What has been happening increasingly is that women from abroad are coming to Canada to have their “Canadian”… »
Youths want to sue Canada over climate change inaction
An environmental group has applied to launch a class action suit against the government of Canada alleging ‘its greenhouse gas reduction target is not ambitious enough to avoid dangerous climate change.” ENvironnement JEUnesse is based in the province of Quebec… »
Environment & Animal Life, Internet, Science & Technology
Online shoppers can reduce carbon footprint
Today is Cyber Monday, a day when big sales are promised to those who shop on the internet, but consumers may want to consider how their shopping habits contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. A recent survey by the package delivery… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, International
Winter 2018-19: Worldwide – colder and hotter than “normal”
Several long-term forecasts have been released for the coming season and what has been the “norm” of late seems to be more abnormal conditions. Across Canada and much of the U.S. the west will be generally warmer than than normal,… »
Economy, International, Politics
Major blow to Canada’s economy: GM automaker closing
In an announcement to be made within hours, General Motors is expected to announce the end of operations in the city of Oshawa Ontario Some 2700 unionised and salaried jobs would be affected directly, but some 29,000 other auto industry… »
Canadians most worried about Trump, climate change
A public opinion poll has fleshed out Canadians’ top concerns and political attitudes, concluding the governing Liberals are in a good position ahead of a federal election in 2019. Top concerns according to Abacus survey Canadians’ top concerns are: -U.S.… »
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