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Charges against Canadian Army members in anti-government terror plot raise alarms about right-wing extremism

This week, the RCMP arrested four men in Québec, alleging they were attempting to create an anti-government militia.

The Conversation

Aluminerie Alouette to Invest $1.1 Billion in Major Canadian Aluminum Revamp

Aluminerie Alouette, Canada's largest aluminum smelter and a key supplier to the U.S. market, announced a CA$1.5 billion ($1.1 billion) investment in its northern Québec facilities. The firm, owned by a Rio Tinto (NYSE:RIO)-led consortium, is making this commitment despite growing pressure from U.S. tariffs and global trade uncertainty.

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The oldest rocks on Earth are more than four billion years old

Earth formed about 4.6 billion years ago, during the geological eon known as the Hadean. The name “Hadean” comes from the Greek god of the underworld, reflecting the extreme heat that likely characterized the planet at the time.

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Agreement between Hydro-Québec and the Innu is a must for the development of the battery industry

In May 2024, Hydro-Québec and the Innu of Unamen Shipu signed an agreement over the Lac-Robertson generating station. The agreement aims to settle all disputes relating to this North Shore power station, built in the 1990s, that’s been the subject of a number of disputes and claims by the Unamen…

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Canada Day: Symbols take centre stage in debates about Canadian nationalism

The recent resurgence of Canadian nationalism is a response to explicit threats made by United States President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly expressed his desire to make Canada the 51st American state.

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Is strengthening the Canadian economic union another way for Ottawa to centralize power?

Mark Carney’s election was reassuring for many Canadians amid sovereignty threats from United States President Donald Trump. But the new prime minister’s plan to create a highly integrated Canadian economy is sparking concern in economic and political circles.

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What if Alberta really did vote to separate?

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is using sovereignty sentiments in Alberta as a kind of implied threat to get a better deal for the province.

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Why French students are choosing Canada, not the United States, for their North American adventure

The number of French students in Canada has increased fivefold in 20 years, climbing from around 5,000 in 2,000 to 23,850 in 2023. That makes them the fifth most represented nationality among international students in Canada today. The vast majority of them, 16,000, study at Québec universities.

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Growing up on a farm can prevent asthma and allergies

According to Québec’s public health research centre, the Institut national de santé publique du Québec (INSPQ), the proportion of people suffering from asthma in the province has almost doubled since the early 2000s. It rose from 6.4 per cent to 11 per cent between 2001 and 2017.

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Is a River Alive? by Robert Mcfarlane: a beautiful overture for our dying rivers

There’s been a lot of noise about the state of our rivers these past few years, and quite right too. An Environment Agency report in 2020 revealed that not a single river, lake or stream in England was classified as in “good health” and during last year’s general election campaign,…

Evening Standard

Old growth forests in eastern Canada show that the climate started changing almost 100 years ago

The effects of climate change are complex, especially on the water cycle. As we seek to better understand human-driven climate changes, long-term baselines for environmental data are essential.

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Where the parties stand on child care in the Canadian federal election

What will child care in Canada look like after this federal election?

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Federal election: Conservatives and Liberals are targeting different generations and geographies online

Amid a Canadian federal election campaign focused in part on the country’s sovereignty, Canada’s two leading political parties are taking sharply different approaches to their advertising strategies. A close analysis of digital ad impressions on Facebook and Instagram reveals that the battleground is not just ideological, but demographic and geographic.

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Rare 'double sunrise' captured in Canada by intrepid solar eclipse chasers (photos)

Cloud-dodging eclipse chasers in New Brunswick and Québec, Canada, captured the solar horns, reflections and all kinds of weird views as the sun rose partially eclipsed.

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Is Trump’s assault on Canada bringing Québec and the rest of the country closer together?

As Canadians rally around national unity in response to American tariffs and threats of annexation, kindling a renewed sense of Canadian nationalism, Québec stands in solidarity with the rest of Canada.

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Moving beyond Black history month towards inclusive histories in Québec secondary schools

As Montréal celebrates its 34th Black History Month, it is time to fully integrate Black history into Québec education.

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Québec’s religious symbols law: Appealing to the Supreme Court for real rights under the Charter

The Supreme Court of Canada has announced that it will hear a challenge to Québec’s secularism law, known as Bill 21.

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Rural communities in Québec are embracing ‘mushroom tourism’ to boost local economies

Mycotourism, or mushroom tourism, is becoming increasingly popular as travellers seek out more nature-focused experiences. This unique tourism niche combines guided mushroom foraging with culinary traditions and rural culture to offer travellers an experience distinct from more traditional forms of tourism.

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Urban studies: Doing research when every city is different

Urban studies is sometimes considered a loosely defined interdisciplinary academic domain, lacking the scientific rigour needed to understand cities.

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New discoveries in vegetable farming

"This initiative has gained the attention of international farmers and researchers"

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Requiem for Canada? Regional tensions, changing demographics may fuel Trump’s annexation hopes

Donald Trump’s repeated taunts about Canada becoming the 51st American state carry more weight than his usual rhetorical grenades, causing chaos among Canada’s political leaders.

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Fertile land for growing vegetables is at risk — but a scientific discovery could turn the tide

A large proportion of the vegetables consumed in Québec are grown in the Montérégie region in what are known as organic soils. Highly fertile and rich in organic matter, these soils are particularly well suited to vegetable production.

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Women in senior management: The more the better

Ten years after the securities regulations came into force, which established a disclosure regime regarding the number and percentage of women sitting on a board of directors, or holding an executive position, where do we stand? Has there been any progress?

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Activism on foot: When Indigenous activists walk the land to honor their past and reshape their future

More than a decade ago, I spent a week working in Gatineau, a city on the southern edge of Québec, with the Cree Board of Health and Social Services. I was helping train researchers to interview Iiyiyiu elders about traditional birthing knowledge, so they could develop resources for soon-to-be parents…

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COP29: Canada needs to start a real conversation about international carbon markets

In a world coping with climate setbacks and Donald Trump’s re-election in the United States, the growing prominence of international carbon markets may just be the good news we have been looking for. Canada should take notice.

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