A new comprehensive report points to a potential human-induced wild-animal population “extinction crisis unlike any since dinosaurs disappeared 65 million years ago.” David Suzuki helps us make sense of it all. The post David Suzuki: Extinction crisis signals that it’s time to change course appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
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The Canadian Progressive: Canada-EU trade deal undermines public interest regulation, workers: study
The Canada-EU trade deal, CETA, “will elevate the rights of corporations above workers and the environment and undermine government regulatory flexibility,” new study by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives finds. The post Canada-EU trade deal undermines public interest regulation, workers: study appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Canada-EU trade deal CETA a major threat food safety: Report
A new report warns that the Canada-EU trade deal CETA could threaten food safety and the greater public interest. Meanwhile, a group of Germany NGOs have launched a massive constitutional lawsuit against the deal.
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The Canadian Progressive: Climate Change Threatens Coastal British Columbia First Nations Fishing Traditions
A new study says climate change threatens fishing traditions that have sustained First Nations along Canada’s Pacific coast for thousands of years. The study found that climate change could reduce fish species such herring and salmon, “which are among …
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Alberta more progressive than you think, survey finds
A new survey of Albertans’ political attitudes on current policy areas found that more Albertans self-identify as progressive than conservative. A majority of them (51%) believe that the province has gone progressive in the past year alone.
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The Canadian Progressive: Climate change will harm the world’s poorest children “first, hardest, and longest”
In a new report titled Unless We Act Now, UNICEF says “climate change will harm the poorest and most vulnerable children first, hardest, and longest.”
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The Canadian Progressive: Pentagon Official Shoots Down Stephen Harper’s Baseless F-35 Fighter Jet Warning
A top Pentagon official has shot down Stephen Harper’s baseless warning that the country’s aerospace sector lose billions if Canada ditches its planned multibillion dollar F-35 fighter jet purchase. The post Pentagon Official Shoots Down Stephen Harper’s Baseless F-35 Fighter Jet Warning appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Victoria is the best city to be a woman in Canada: Study
A new study by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives reveals that Victoria is the best city to be a woman in Canada. The post Victoria is the best city to be a woman in Canada: Study appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Broken Covenant: Blistering report on 9 years of Harper agenda
New eye-opening report by the chairperson of the Council of Canadians chronicles Harper’s 1984-style assault on Canada’s democratic institutions and values. The post Broken Covenant: Blistering report on 9 years of Harper agenda appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Jian Ghomeshi’s abusive behaviour condoned by CBC: Report
An independent report on the Jian Ghomeshi scandal accuses the management of the CBC of condoning the former Q host’s abusive workplace behaviour. The post Jian Ghomeshi’s abusive behaviour condoned by CBC: Report appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Free trade to blame for growing income inequality in Canada
A study recently released by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives found that the modern free trade era has exacerbated income inequality in Canada. The post Free trade to blame for growing income inequality in Canada appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: To limit global warming, 85% of Canada’s tar sands must stay in the ground: Study
A new study published in the scientific journal Nature says 85% of Canada’s dirty tar sands must “remain in the ground” to limit global warming. The post To limit global warming, 85% of Canada’s tar sands must stay in the ground: Study appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: In Canada, gender inequality has persisted or worsened: study
A new study says gender inequality in Canada has persisted or worsened in critical areas such as violence against women, women’s economic security, and the human rights of Aboriginal women and girls. The post In Canada, gender inequality has persisted or worsened: study appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Climate damages litigation could cost Canadian oil & gas companies billions: study
A new study reveals that Canada’s oil and gas companies could be penalized billions of dollars for their contribution to climate change. The post Climate damages litigation could cost Canadian oil & gas companies billions: study appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Making Sense of the CETA
The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives says the Canada-EU trade deal favours large multinational corporations and burdens consumers, the environment, and the greater public interest. The post Making Sense of the CETA appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Canada fails to match U.S. actions on climate change
While Canada and the U.S. have the same official carbon reduction target, the U.S. is on track to meet its target while Canada continues to slide further and further behind. The post Canada fails to match U.S. actions on climate change appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: 400 Canadian Academics Demand CRA Stop Auditing Progressive Think-Tank
More than 420 Canadian academics have written to the Minister of National Revenue demanding an immediate stop to the CRA’s audit of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. The post 400 Canadian Academics Demand CRA Stop Auditing Progressive Think-Tank appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Harper’s inhumane mandatory minimums don’t reduce crime: rights group
A new report by the British Columbia Civil Liberties Association says Harper’ mandatory minimum sentencing policies are failing to reduce crime while imposing staggering personal, social and financial costs on Canadians. The post Harper’s inhumane mandatory minimums don’t reduce crime: rights group appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Nova Scotia is not ready for fracking
An independent panel commissioned by the government of Nova Scotia to examine the impact of hydraulic fracturing has concluded that Nova Scotia is not read for fracking. The post Nova Scotia is not ready for fracking appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Harper Conservatives Label Trudeau, Mulcair “Biggest Threat”
A new survey by the Conservative Party of Canada labels federal opposition leaders Justin Trudeau and Thomas Mulcair “biggest threat.” The post Harper Conservatives Label Trudeau, Mulcair “Biggest Threat” appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
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