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Canada's Trudeau says clear action plan needed to address Haiti crisis

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday said a clear plan of action was needed before any mission to help Haiti goes forward, a day after his government sent a delegation to assess the humanitarian and security crisis in the Caribbean nation.

Reuters · Oct 28, 2022

Canada sanctions more Russians, offers bonds for Ukraine

Canada’s government says it is imposing sanctions on 35 more Russians in response to that country’s invasion of Ukraine and issuing bonds that individuals can purchase to support the Ukrainian government

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2022

15 Global Psychedelics Executives To Keep An Eye On In 2022

As the global psychedelics industry booms, with companies going public, major financings being announced, and celebrities and big investors getting on board, Benzinga has decided to put together a list of some of the top executives in the space to keep an eye on.

Benzinga · Oct 28, 2022

Dumfries curler Scott Hyslop wins silver medal at World Mixed Curling Championships

The 20-year-old was part of the Scotland team which finished as runners-up to Canada

Daily Record · Oct 28, 2022

Blinken in Canada: Haiti military force 'work in progress'

Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the U.S. and Canada will work together to “cut the insecurity  knot” that has allowed gangs to create a humanitarian crisis in Haiti

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2022

The Bank of Canada just hiked interest rates for the sixth time — is it too late?

Following closely on the heels of the European Central Bank and the U.S. Federal Reserve Board, the Bank of Canada has raised its target interest rate by 50 basis points. This is its sixth interest rate hike this year.

The Conversation · Oct 27, 2022

Worried by Haiti violence, Canada sends delegation

Canada has sent officials to Haiti to assess the Caribbean nation's humanitarian and security crisis, saying it will not sit by idly while gangs threaten women and children there.

Reuters · Oct 27, 2022

How taxing sugary drinks reinforces weight stigma

Newfoundland and Labrador made history in September as the first Canadian province to implement a sugar-sweetened beverage tax. Sugar-sweetened beverage taxes also exist outside of Canada, including in Mexico, Philadelphia, Penn. and the United Kingdom. In Newfoundland and Labrador the tax amounts to 20 cents per litre of sugar-sweetened beverage.

The Conversation · Oct 27, 2022

Canada to seek membership to Indo-Pacific Economic Framework

Canada will seek membership to the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework to further economic cooperation in the region, Foreign Minister Melanie Joly said on Thursday following a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Ottawa.

Reuters · Oct 27, 2022

Canada conservatives under scrutiny for inviting murderer to tough-on-crime speech

Ex-provincial minister convicted over death of his wife attended speech arguing government is ‘too lenient’ on violent offenders

The Guardian - US · Oct 27, 2022