/channels/taxonomy/term/4861/all en /channels/channels/news/expert-supreme-courts-carbon-tax-decision-330030 <p>In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court of Canada has ruled the federal Liberal government's carbon pricing regime is constitutional — a major decision that allows Ottawa to push ahead with its ambitious plan to ensure every province and territory has a price on carbon to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Some provinces — notably Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan — have forcefully opposed the carbon tax, arguing natural resources are in the provinces' jurisdiction under the Constitution.</p> Thu, 25 Mar 2021 17:17:12 +0000 webfull 169437 at /channels /channels/channels/news/smog-montreal-319655 <p>A smog warning is still in effect for the Greater Montreal area Monday as high concentrations of pollutants are expected to infiltrate the air. According to Environment Canada, this could "result in poor air quality, especially in urban areas where pollutant emissions are higher." (<a href="https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/smog-warning-still-in-effect-for-greater-montreal-1.4791796">CTV</a>)</p> <p>����ֱ�� expert who can comment on the issue:</p> Mon, 03 Feb 2020 18:50:43 +0000 webfull 157872 at /channels /channels/channels/news/expert-new-rules-lay-out-rights-canadian-airline-passengers-298423 <p>The federal government has unveiled <a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/new-air-passenger-protections-kick-in-today-1.5211506">new protections for airline passengers</a>, rules designed to make sure both airlines and the people who fly on them are up to date on what they are entitled to when things go wrong. (Source: <a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/air-travel-rights-rules-1.5211981">CBC</a>)</p> Tue, 16 Jul 2019 15:53:05 +0000 webfull 150576 at /channels /channels/news/lufthansagermanwings-plane-crash-243755 Tue, 24 Mar 2015 14:17:52 +0000 webfull 109038 at /channels /channels/news/expert-flossing-262015 <p>"The world woke to the smell of burning floss last week, as thunderous applause met <a href="http://qz.com/748461/flossing-doesnt-do-what-you-think-it-does/">news reports</a> that there was, after all, no evidence for dentists recommending flossing.</p> Wed, 10 Aug 2016 19:45:55 +0000 webfull 120263 at /channels /channels/news/supreme-court-assisted-suicide-241573 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 18:23:24 +0000 webfull 107999 at /channels /channels/news/expert-pope-francis-divorce-260374 <p>"In a <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/04/08/world/europe/pope-francis-statement-on-family.html">broad proclamation on family life</a>, Pope Francis on Friday called for the Roman Catholic Church to be more welcoming and less judgmental, and he seemingly signaled a pastoral path for divorced and remarried Catholics to receive holy communion.'" (<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/09/world/europe/pope-francis-amoris-laetitia.html">The New York Times</a>)</p> Tue, 12 Apr 2016 19:26:22 +0000 webfull 118156 at /channels /channels/news/haiti-five-years-after-devastating-earthquake-241013 Fri, 09 Jan 2015 15:34:41 +0000 webfull 107421 at /channels /channels/news/opinion-canadas-leadership-refugee-crisis-256020 <p><span>By Myriam Denov and Fran</span><span>ç</span><span>ois Cr</span><span>é</span><span>peau </span></p> <p> Fri, 09 Oct 2015 18:42:19 +0000 webfull 113212 at /channels /channels/news/april-national-autism-awareness-month-244357 <p><b><span style="text-decoration:underline"></span></b>Autism is a developmental disorder characterized by impaired social interaction and communication, and by restricted and repetitive behavior. Parents generally detect it in the child's first years. Mon, 30 Mar 2015 13:58:06 +0000 webfull 109155 at /channels /channels/news/expert-hurricane-matthew-263192 <p>“Hurricane Matthew is poised to deliver a potentially catastrophic strike on Haiti beginning Monday, and poses a danger to eastern Cuba and Jamaica by Monday night.” (<a href="https://weather.com/storms/hurricane/news/hurricane-matthew-caribbean-haiti-jamaica-cuba-bahamas-forecast-oct2">The Weather Network</a>)</p> Thu, 06 Oct 2016 17:59:00 +0000 webfull 121920 at /channels /channels/news/swiss-leaks-241639 Mon, 09 Feb 2015 19:27:37 +0000 webfull 108077 at /channels /channels/news/canada-children-back-pack-among-rich-nations-260446 <p>A <a href="http://www.unicef.ca/en/unicef-report-card-13-fairness-for-children">new report released today</a> by UNICEF highlights the inequalities in child well-being in the world’s most affluent nations, including Canada. While progress in reducing child well-being gaps has been modest overall, Canada’s children are at the back of the pack, ranking in the bottom third when measured against other rich nations. (<a href="http://www.unicef.ca/en/unicef-report-card-13-fairness-for-children">UNICEF</a>)</p> Mon, 18 Apr 2016 13:54:55 +0000 webfull 118264 at /channels /channels/news/target-leave-canada-241108 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 15:10:42 +0000 webfull 107538 at /channels /channels/news/experts-googles-ai-wins-game-over-go-champion-259562 <p><img src="//www.mcgill.ca/newsroom/files/newsroom/go_720x220.jpg" /></p> Wed, 09 Mar 2016 14:47:12 +0000 webfull 117237 at /channels