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British youth worried for their future prospects in COVID-19 ‘new normal’
Britain’s young people are worried for their future prospects in COVID-19 ‘new normal’ and youth are also turning to traditional media outlets – many for the first time – and rejecting fake news on social media, the latest ‘Youth Covid-19’
Canada looking to increase minimum mortgage down payments from 5% to 10%
Canada is looking to stop its historic household debt soaring even higher due to the novel coronavirus crisis by requiring higher mortgage down payments, the country’s national housing agency said. Evan Siddall, president and CEO of the Canada Mortgage and
Deep sea nodule mining threatens Pacific Ocean environment and island nations
Deep sea nodule mining would cause extensive and severe damage lasting generations leading to irreversible species loss, a new report analyzing over 250 peer reviewed scientific articles finds. The report notes that there is little to no social licence to
Frontline doctor calls Canada’s COVID-19 vaccine deal with China “dangerous”
By Lisa Tanh A frontline physician based in the Greater Toronto Area is warning the public that Canada’s new deal with China to develop a COVID-19 vaccine is “counterproductive” and “dangerous” because of the Chinese government’s longstanding history of secrecy.
Canadian mining company in Peru tried to cover up COVID-19 outbreak endangering workers, community – report
A Canadian mining company stands accused of trying to cover up a COVID-19 outbreak at one of its mines in Peru jeopardizing the health of workers and the nearby communities, according to a report by a human rights organization. A
4 in 5 Canadians dislike and distrust China, poll finds
Four in five people in Canada view China unfavourably, while even more agree that the Chinese government has not been transparent or honest about the COVID-19 situation in that country, the latest study from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute finds.
Vancouver Mayor wants to remove renter protections amid COVID-19 pandemic
Update: 10:50AM PDT. Mayor Stewart has withdrawn the motion. Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart will introduce a motion today to remove protections for renters facing evictions, even as the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbates the city’s housing crisis. Vancouver City Council is scheduled
Canada demands corporations protect workers’ rights, limit dividends, share buy-backs, exec pay in exchange for COVID-19 support
Canada is demanding the nation’s largest corporations hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic protect workers’ rights while imposing strict limits on dividends, share buy-backs, and executive pay in exchange for government support to ride out the crisis. The corporations seeking
Ontario to ban undercover investigations at food processing plants amid COVID-19 outbreaks
Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservative government is going ahead with a controversial bill banning undercover investigations of health and safety violations at food processing plants in Ontario as the province struggles to contain at least three COVID-19 outbreaks at meat plants
Government extends CERB to international students and foreign workers
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government quietly extended Canada Emergency Response Benefit to international students and temporary foreign workers – a move that could cost taxpayers up to an additional $8 billion. While not making an official announcement, the Government of