Tag: Canada
Canadian police block journalists from covering indigenous pipeline protest
“The provincial and federal governments must revoke the permits for this project until the standards of free, prior and informed consent are met."
Canadian government declares oil trains safe and plans to get into...
Here's why that's bad news for the communities in both Canada and the U.S. where this influx of oil train traffic will pass.
Why Canadian tar sands oil may be doomed
In the face of such challenging economics, what are Canadian tar sands producers doing? Tapping more oil than ever.
A turning point for the global economy
The USMCA deal, also known as NAFTA 2.0, is a lot of things. But it is not free trade.
Do bullies always win?
Trump's bullying worked with Canada, has half-worked with Iran and North Korea, but has had nothing but malign impact on Israeli-Palestinian relations.
Why Californians are worried about the Trans Mountain Pipeline
Residents are increasingly concerned that the expansion of Trans Mountain may result in a major uptick in tankers carrying Alberta oilsands crude to the region’s five refineries.
Saudi Arabia’s newest enemy is… Canada?
The Canadian government has become embroiled in a war of words with one of the most despicable regimes in the world, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Imperial president or emperor with no clothes?
Could Donald Trump’s trade wars lead to a Great Depression?
Canada becomes second country to legalize recreational marijuana at federal level
"This is a historic step forward for the movement to end marijuana prohibition."
Progressive Briefing for Wednesday, June 20, 2018
U.S. withdraws from Human Rights Council, Canada legalizes recreational marijuana, first ladies unite against family separation at the border, and more.
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How Summer Lee’s landslide victory defies billionaire influence in politics
In a resounding rejection of billionaire-funded opposition, U.S. Rep. Summer Lee secures a primary win, highlighting a growing resistance against corporate and dark money in American politics.
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Did the chemical industry helped fashion EPA’s testing strategy?
Global military spending hits record $2.4 trillion amidst rising conflicts
As conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza intensify, world powers led by the US ramp up military expenditures, sparking debate over global security priorities and economic consequences.
Climate change costs to hit $38 trillion annually by 2050
New study reveals stark economic disparities as global warming intensifies, disproportionately affecting the world's poorest nations.
Senators unveil landmark bill to ban junk food ads aimed at kids amid rising...
Senators Bernie Sanders, Cory Booker, and Peter Welch propose the Childhood Diabetes Reduction Act, targeting junk food advertisements to combat the escalating diabetes and obesity epidemic among children.