Nova Scotia premier announces plan to build new school for francophone students
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston has announced the construction of a new school for francophone students on the province’s Eastern Shore.
The new school, to be completed by September 2027, will replace École des Beaux-Marais, which was built in 1950 and currently serves the area from Lake Echo to Ship Harbour.
Houston issued a statement saying the Education Department will work with the community to design the school and choose its location.
The school will be part of the Conseil scolaire acadien provincial and serve students from pre-primary to Grade 8.
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Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston has announced the construction of a new school for francophone students on the province’s Eastern Shore.
The new school, to be completed by September 2027, will replace École des Beaux-Marais, which was built in 1950 and currently serves the area from Lake Echo to Ship Harbour.
Houston issued a statement saying the Education Department will work with the community to design the school and choose its location.
The school will be part of the Conseil scolaire acadien provincial and serve students from pre-primary to Grade 8.
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Ontario announces break up of Peel Region, cities to become independent by 2025
The Doug Ford government is breaking up the Region of Peel, paving the way for Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon to become independent cities by 2025.
Legislation was tabled at Queen’s Park Thursday afternoon that kicked off the process by creating a transition board to help “ensure the process is fair and balanced.”
This board will be established sometime this year and would consist of up to five members appointed by the minister of municipal affairs and housing. These members will have expertise in labour, governance and finance, officials said, and will make recommendations in summer or fall of 2024.
Once the three cities are independent, the services they provide will most likely rest solely on the municipalities. It is possible that some services such as police and utility rates for water services could remain regional.
Officials say that further legislation could be proposed in the fall of 2024 to “address any outstanding restructuring matters.”
By Jan. 1 2025, one year before the next municipal election, Peel Region will officially dissolve.
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The Doug Ford government is breaking up the Region of Peel, paving the way for Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon to become independent cities by 2025.
Legislation was tabled at Queen’s Park Thursday afternoon that kicked off the process by creating a transition board to help “ensure the process is fair and balanced.”
This board will be established sometime this year and would consist of up to five members appointed by the minister of municipal affairs and housing. These members will have expertise in labour, governance and finance, officials said, and will make recommendations in summer or fall of 2024.
Once the three cities are independent, the services they provide will most likely rest solely on the municipalities. It is possible that some services such as police and utility rates for water services could remain regional.
Officials say that further legislation could be proposed in the fall of 2024 to “address any outstanding restructuring matters.”
By Jan. 1 2025, one year before the next municipal election, Peel Region will officially dissolve.
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Trudeau arrives in Japan for G7 summit
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has landed in Hiroshima, Japan for the G7 Leaders' Summit, where he's expected to push for increased co-operation on global and economic security to guard against geopolitical instability and the threat of climate change.
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has landed in Hiroshima, Japan for the G7 Leaders' Summit, where he's expected to push for increased co-operation on global and economic security to guard against geopolitical instability and the threat of climate change.
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🇺🇸Indigenous nation in US seeks to block billion-dollar port project in Canada
A tribal nation in the U.S. is seeking to block approval for a multibillion dollar port expansion in Canada, arguing that it holds transboundary rights and should have been included in consultation process.
The effort to block approval of a new container terminal project in Vancouver marks the first major attempt to use a recent landmark decision by the Canadian supreme court, which found that some Indigenous peoples living in the US have rights in Canada.
On Thursday evening, the Lummi Nation filed a judicial review in Canadian federal court, seeking to quash approval of the Roberts Bank terminal expansion and arguing that Canada failed to “consult and accommodate” the nation on the “potential adverse impacts” the project could have on the community’s Aboriginal rights and noscript in Canada.
Following the law, the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority has consulted with 46 Indigenous groups, drawing up agreements with 26 of them. But the Lummi Nation, across the border in neighbouring Washington state, was not included in the consultations.
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A tribal nation in the U.S. is seeking to block approval for a multibillion dollar port expansion in Canada, arguing that it holds transboundary rights and should have been included in consultation process.
The effort to block approval of a new container terminal project in Vancouver marks the first major attempt to use a recent landmark decision by the Canadian supreme court, which found that some Indigenous peoples living in the US have rights in Canada.
On Thursday evening, the Lummi Nation filed a judicial review in Canadian federal court, seeking to quash approval of the Roberts Bank terminal expansion and arguing that Canada failed to “consult and accommodate” the nation on the “potential adverse impacts” the project could have on the community’s Aboriginal rights and noscript in Canada.
Following the law, the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority has consulted with 46 Indigenous groups, drawing up agreements with 26 of them. But the Lummi Nation, across the border in neighbouring Washington state, was not included in the consultations.
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Immigrants, people of colour are biggest fans of the monarchy in Canada: poll
New polling shows that although the monarchy is falling out of favour among Canadians, it retains its popularity among new immigrants and visible minorities.
▪️40 per cent of Canadians have a net positive view of the monarchy, but they’re now outnumbered by the 47 per cent who have a net negative view, says the new survey from the Association for Canadian Studies and the Metropolis Institute.
Yet, despite the overall low favourability, the monarchy remains popular with immigrants.
▪️More than half — 52 per cent — of immigrants have a positive view of the monarchy, while just 36 per cent of non-immigrant Canadians do.
▪️A similar trend holds for visible minorities: 47 per cent have a positive view of the monarchy, compared with 37 per cent of white Canadians.
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New polling shows that although the monarchy is falling out of favour among Canadians, it retains its popularity among new immigrants and visible minorities.
▪️40 per cent of Canadians have a net positive view of the monarchy, but they’re now outnumbered by the 47 per cent who have a net negative view, says the new survey from the Association for Canadian Studies and the Metropolis Institute.
Yet, despite the overall low favourability, the monarchy remains popular with immigrants.
▪️More than half — 52 per cent — of immigrants have a positive view of the monarchy, while just 36 per cent of non-immigrant Canadians do.
▪️A similar trend holds for visible minorities: 47 per cent have a positive view of the monarchy, compared with 37 per cent of white Canadians.
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Trudeau lectures Italy’s Meloni on her opposition to gender-ideology
PM Justin Trudeau used a meeting with Italian PM Giorgia Meloni to lecture her about her country’s LGBTQ record. Media outlets reporting on the interaction noted that Meloni looked “visibly annoyed” by Trudeau’s remarks.
“Obviously, Canada is concerned about some of the (positions) that Italy is taking in terms of LGBT rights,” said Trudeau. “But I look forward to talking with you about that.”
Meloni has been outspoken about her opposition to indoctrinating children with gender-ideology and its associated harms.
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PM Justin Trudeau used a meeting with Italian PM Giorgia Meloni to lecture her about her country’s LGBTQ record. Media outlets reporting on the interaction noted that Meloni looked “visibly annoyed” by Trudeau’s remarks.
“Obviously, Canada is concerned about some of the (positions) that Italy is taking in terms of LGBT rights,” said Trudeau. “But I look forward to talking with you about that.”
Meloni has been outspoken about her opposition to indoctrinating children with gender-ideology and its associated harms.
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Group suspected of hosting Chinese 'police station' received up to $200,000 in federal funding
The federal government gave up to $200,000 in funding since 2020 to a Quebec charity the RCMP suspects may be hosting a secret Chinese “police station.”
Experts on Chinese foreign interference fear that funding may have helped pro-Beijing actors expand the Chinese Communist Party’s network in Canada, while “legitimizing” the organization police suspect may be supporting efforts to intimidate or silence critics of China’s ruling regime.
That organization is Service à la Famille Chinoise du Grand Montréal (SFCGM), a Montreal-based charity that advertises itself as resource for Chinese immigrants to Canada that also promotes initiatives for the community’s well-being.
Financial records filed by the charity to the Canada Revenue Agency because of its charitable status reveal that Ottawa sent a total of $200,000 in public funds to SFCGM between 2020 and 2022 (the last reported fiscal year).
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The federal government gave up to $200,000 in funding since 2020 to a Quebec charity the RCMP suspects may be hosting a secret Chinese “police station.”
Experts on Chinese foreign interference fear that funding may have helped pro-Beijing actors expand the Chinese Communist Party’s network in Canada, while “legitimizing” the organization police suspect may be supporting efforts to intimidate or silence critics of China’s ruling regime.
That organization is Service à la Famille Chinoise du Grand Montréal (SFCGM), a Montreal-based charity that advertises itself as resource for Chinese immigrants to Canada that also promotes initiatives for the community’s well-being.
Financial records filed by the charity to the Canada Revenue Agency because of its charitable status reveal that Ottawa sent a total of $200,000 in public funds to SFCGM between 2020 and 2022 (the last reported fiscal year).
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Private health care in Alberta is harming the public system – new report
A new study by Parkland Institute concludes expanding private health care in Alberta has not decreased wait times for surgeries and other procedures.
In 2019, the United Conservative Party government of Alberta announced the Alberta Surgical Initiative, the purpose of which was to expand access to surgeries through greater reliance on the private sector.
Then, in 2020, the government allocated $400 million for medical procedures in private sector entities called “chartered surgical facilities.” The stated goal was to increase the share of private sector procedures from 15 per cent to 30 per cent provincewide.
By 2022 Alberta had the “worst wait times performance for priority procedures in the country”.
The report suggest that the expansion of private chartered surgical facilities has diverted resources away from public hospitals and, in turn, reduced provincial surgical volumes.
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A new study by Parkland Institute concludes expanding private health care in Alberta has not decreased wait times for surgeries and other procedures.
In 2019, the United Conservative Party government of Alberta announced the Alberta Surgical Initiative, the purpose of which was to expand access to surgeries through greater reliance on the private sector.
Then, in 2020, the government allocated $400 million for medical procedures in private sector entities called “chartered surgical facilities.” The stated goal was to increase the share of private sector procedures from 15 per cent to 30 per cent provincewide.
By 2022 Alberta had the “worst wait times performance for priority procedures in the country”.
The report suggest that the expansion of private chartered surgical facilities has diverted resources away from public hospitals and, in turn, reduced provincial surgical volumes.
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🔥 🇨🇦 Wildfire in Alberta, Canada
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1. Lots of shit on the ground that burnt easily, probably a ton of tall, dry grass that climbed the trees and torched them. Wind probably picked up and made it a trillion times worse.
2. So it's mostly engine crews going to Alberta. The handcrews that are going are there for resource surplus, so when the fire is more contained they can move in.
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1. Lots of shit on the ground that burnt easily, probably a ton of tall, dry grass that climbed the trees and torched them. Wind probably picked up and made it a trillion times worse.
2. So it's mostly engine crews going to Alberta. The handcrews that are going are there for resource surplus, so when the fire is more contained they can move in.
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Canadians will pay up to $1,157 by 2030 on Trudeau’s second carbon tax
A new report by the federal budget watchdog found that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s second carbon tax will cost the average Canadian family between $384 and $1,157 by the end of this decade.
“Canadians are already struggling to afford gasoline and groceries and the last thing we need is another carbon tax that makes life more expensive,” said Canadian Taxpayers Federation federal director.
Canadians will first start paying the carbon tax on July 1, 2023 as part of a clean fuel regulations scheme. This is on top of the federal carbon tax already in place.
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A new report by the federal budget watchdog found that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s second carbon tax will cost the average Canadian family between $384 and $1,157 by the end of this decade.
“Canadians are already struggling to afford gasoline and groceries and the last thing we need is another carbon tax that makes life more expensive,” said Canadian Taxpayers Federation federal director.
Canadians will first start paying the carbon tax on July 1, 2023 as part of a clean fuel regulations scheme. This is on top of the federal carbon tax already in place.
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Child-care deserts in Canada affecting nearly 50 per cent of younger children
A new report from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives is highlighting a lack of child-care spaces in Canada.
The report found that of the 1.97 million children in Canada under the age of eligibility to enter kindergarten, 946,000 of them are living in child-care deserts.
The Centre estimates there are 759,000 full-time licensed child-spaces in the country, however for each postal code there are at least three children competing for a single spot. Roughly 48 per cent have access challenges.
Among the most impacted provinces, 92 per cent of Saskatchewan's younger children are living in child-care deserts, followed by 79 per cent in Newfoundland and 76 per cent in British Columbia.
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A new report from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives is highlighting a lack of child-care spaces in Canada.
The report found that of the 1.97 million children in Canada under the age of eligibility to enter kindergarten, 946,000 of them are living in child-care deserts.
The Centre estimates there are 759,000 full-time licensed child-spaces in the country, however for each postal code there are at least three children competing for a single spot. Roughly 48 per cent have access challenges.
Among the most impacted provinces, 92 per cent of Saskatchewan's younger children are living in child-care deserts, followed by 79 per cent in Newfoundland and 76 per cent in British Columbia.
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Minden residents hope legal challenge will stop local emergency room from closing
Health Services announced in April that the ER at its Minden location would close as of June 1 and all emergency services would be transferred to its Haliburton site, about 25 kilometres away. Meanwhile, residents are hoping to take their battle to court.
They have launched a campaign called “Save Minden ER.” On Friday, the group announced a plan to raise $100,000 in order to fund a legal challenge seeking an injunction and judicial review of the consolidation plan before it moves ahead.
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Health Services announced in April that the ER at its Minden location would close as of June 1 and all emergency services would be transferred to its Haliburton site, about 25 kilometres away. Meanwhile, residents are hoping to take their battle to court.
They have launched a campaign called “Save Minden ER.” On Friday, the group announced a plan to raise $100,000 in order to fund a legal challenge seeking an injunction and judicial review of the consolidation plan before it moves ahead.
#Ontario #healthcare
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Out of control wildfire in Kootenay National Park continues to grow in size
An out of control wildfire continues to burn in Kootenay National Park in British Columbia, near the Alberta border.
The fire has grown to about 190 hectares since it started Wednesday evening, which is the size of around 475 football fields.
Lightning caused the fire in the Mitchell Ridge area in the southern part of the park.
Fire and vegetation specialist for Parks Canada in Lake Louise, Yoho and Kootenay, says having a wildfire of this size so early in the season is concerning.
23 firefighters and three helicopters are focusing on holding containment on the southwest side to prevent it from spreading to an area that would be challenging to fight.
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An out of control wildfire continues to burn in Kootenay National Park in British Columbia, near the Alberta border.
The fire has grown to about 190 hectares since it started Wednesday evening, which is the size of around 475 football fields.
Lightning caused the fire in the Mitchell Ridge area in the southern part of the park.
Fire and vegetation specialist for Parks Canada in Lake Louise, Yoho and Kootenay, says having a wildfire of this size so early in the season is concerning.
23 firefighters and three helicopters are focusing on holding containment on the southwest side to prevent it from spreading to an area that would be challenging to fight.
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Farmers say Bill 97 imperils 'the future of agriculture' in Ontario
Farmers in Ontario are rallying to fight a government bill that would loosen the rules around farmland protection in the province, a move farmers say would result in more homes being built on prime agricultural land.
Bill 97 — or the Helping Homebuyers, Protecting Tenants Act — is aimed at reshaping development rules to address housing affordability and supply in the province.
Among the proposed changes is an overhaul to residential development in rural areas, which would give municipalities the ability to split large farms into smaller lots to make it easier to build homes.
Farmers argue those changes would put homes and farms closer to each other — creating a potential flash point for conflict that farmers believe could have far-reaching consequences on their industry.
The bill passed second reading in the legislature on May 11.
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Farmers in Ontario are rallying to fight a government bill that would loosen the rules around farmland protection in the province, a move farmers say would result in more homes being built on prime agricultural land.
Bill 97 — or the Helping Homebuyers, Protecting Tenants Act — is aimed at reshaping development rules to address housing affordability and supply in the province.
Among the proposed changes is an overhaul to residential development in rural areas, which would give municipalities the ability to split large farms into smaller lots to make it easier to build homes.
Farmers argue those changes would put homes and farms closer to each other — creating a potential flash point for conflict that farmers believe could have far-reaching consequences on their industry.
The bill passed second reading in the legislature on May 11.
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Danielle Smith’s UCP leading slightly in tight Alberta election, according to poll
While Alberta's provincial elections are scheduled for May 29 the United Conservatives are in the lead, according to a poll released on Monday.
Danielle Smith and her UCP are up in the southern city with 51 per cent support among decided voters while Rachel Notley’s NDP trails slightly with 46 per cent, according to a poll that surveyed 1,507 eligible voters in Alberta from May 19 to May 22.
Among all who say they’re likely to vote, 46 per cent say they intend to vote UCP while 42 per cent say they’ll vote NDP and there are 10 per cent still undecided.
The NDP holds a big lead in Edmonton, with 68 per cent support, while the UCP dominates outside of the two big cities with 67 per cent support.
Advance polls for Alberta election are opening Tuesday. In the last provincial election, roughly 700,000 Albertans voted in advance.
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While Alberta's provincial elections are scheduled for May 29 the United Conservatives are in the lead, according to a poll released on Monday.
Danielle Smith and her UCP are up in the southern city with 51 per cent support among decided voters while Rachel Notley’s NDP trails slightly with 46 per cent, according to a poll that surveyed 1,507 eligible voters in Alberta from May 19 to May 22.
Among all who say they’re likely to vote, 46 per cent say they intend to vote UCP while 42 per cent say they’ll vote NDP and there are 10 per cent still undecided.
The NDP holds a big lead in Edmonton, with 68 per cent support, while the UCP dominates outside of the two big cities with 67 per cent support.
Advance polls for Alberta election are opening Tuesday. In the last provincial election, roughly 700,000 Albertans voted in advance.
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Pierre Poilievre and Francois Legault to meet for the first time
Pierre Poilievre, leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, will meet with Quebec Premier Francois Legault for the first time on Tuesday.
Topics of discussion will include the economy, energy transition, French language and immigration, Legault's office confirmed.
During his visit to Quebec City, Poilievre will also have a meeting with the Conservative Party of Quebec leader.
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Pierre Poilievre, leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, will meet with Quebec Premier Francois Legault for the first time on Tuesday.
Topics of discussion will include the economy, energy transition, French language and immigration, Legault's office confirmed.
During his visit to Quebec City, Poilievre will also have a meeting with the Conservative Party of Quebec leader.
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Johnston says no to public inquiry on foreign interference
David Johnston has recommended against calling a public inquiry into foreign interference in Canadian politics. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the government will follow that recommendation.
Johnston's decision comes after all opposition parties have called for an inquiry and after the government itself said it would support one.
Johnston, appointed by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as a special rapporteur on foreign interference in March in response to the furor over Chinese government interference, has spent the last two months reviewing documents and interviewing policymakers.
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David Johnston has recommended against calling a public inquiry into foreign interference in Canadian politics. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the government will follow that recommendation.
Johnston's decision comes after all opposition parties have called for an inquiry and after the government itself said it would support one.
Johnston, appointed by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as a special rapporteur on foreign interference in March in response to the furor over Chinese government interference, has spent the last two months reviewing documents and interviewing policymakers.
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Toronto asks residents to push federal government to fill $235M funding gap
The City of Toronto is urging residents to call on the federal government to provide $235 million to help the municipality cover a massive pandemic-related budget shortfall.
In a statement released Tuesday, the city said the federal government had committed to match provincial funding to cover expenses largely related to reduced transit revenues and increased shelter costs during the pandemic.
Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie said the city is now asking residents to contact their local federal representative — by sending an email the city has provided a template for — to demand Ottawa support Toronto.
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The City of Toronto is urging residents to call on the federal government to provide $235 million to help the municipality cover a massive pandemic-related budget shortfall.
In a statement released Tuesday, the city said the federal government had committed to match provincial funding to cover expenses largely related to reduced transit revenues and increased shelter costs during the pandemic.
Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie said the city is now asking residents to contact their local federal representative — by sending an email the city has provided a template for — to demand Ottawa support Toronto.
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Protest over loss of large-scale Canada Day fireworks show in Calgary grows
Last week, City of Calgary announced it would not hold a large-scale fireworks show on July 1.
A petition condemning this decision is gaining momentum and already has more than 6,000 signatures.
The city of Calgary press release reads, “The City recognizes the cultural sensitivities around fireworks displays in relation to Truth and Reconciliation. This year, July 1 also marks the 100th anniversary of the Chinese Immigration Act. For many Calgarians, this is a day of mourning or reflection.”
Many Calgary councillors disagree with this decision of the Arts and Culture Committee.
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Last week, City of Calgary announced it would not hold a large-scale fireworks show on July 1.
A petition condemning this decision is gaining momentum and already has more than 6,000 signatures.
The city of Calgary press release reads, “The City recognizes the cultural sensitivities around fireworks displays in relation to Truth and Reconciliation. This year, July 1 also marks the 100th anniversary of the Chinese Immigration Act. For many Calgarians, this is a day of mourning or reflection.”
Many Calgary councillors disagree with this decision of the Arts and Culture Committee.
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🏠 Canada has highest household debt level in G7
Canada has the highest level of household debt in the G7, making its economy vulnerable to a global economic crisis, according to the country's housing agency.
According to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. report, the country's household debt has been rising "inexorably" due to rising home prices.
Mortgages currently make up about three-quarters of household debt in Canada. While household debt made up 80 per cent of the size of the overall Canadian economy during the 2008 recession, it rose to 95 per cent in 2010 and exceeded its size in 2021.
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Canada has the highest level of household debt in the G7, making its economy vulnerable to a global economic crisis, according to the country's housing agency.
According to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. report, the country's household debt has been rising "inexorably" due to rising home prices.
Mortgages currently make up about three-quarters of household debt in Canada. While household debt made up 80 per cent of the size of the overall Canadian economy during the 2008 recession, it rose to 95 per cent in 2010 and exceeded its size in 2021.
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