Canada

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Canada

Palestine solidarity censored in Verdun byelection

PV August 20, 2024

PV Quebec Bureau The federal riding of LaSalle-Émard-Verdun in Montreal will have a byelection on September 16, triggered by the resignation of Liberal MP and former Minister of Justice and Attorney General David Lametti....

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Canada Climate and environment

As wildfires rage, capitalism doubles down on fossil fuels

PV August 19, 2024

By Salman Zafar Scientists have been warning against the catastrophic impact of burning fossil fuel for decades now. Summers are becoming more intense every passing year and, like much of the world, Canada is...

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Canada Indigenous peoples World

International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples shines light on continued denial of rights

PV August 14, 2024

By Kimball Cariou August 9 marked the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, which was adopted in 1994 by a vote of the United Nations General Assembly. This year is the 30th anniversary...

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Canada Climate and environment

Ontario’s EV push puts corporate profit miles ahead of people and the planet

PV August 14, 2024

PV Ontario Bureau Doug Ford’s Ontario government, with support from Ottawa, is placing big financial bets on transforming Ontario into a complete hub for electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing. From mining the necessary battery materials...