Andrew Nikiforuk on two recent studies that show humans’ disruptive effects on the earth’s lakes, rivers and aquifers.

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First Nations and Métis settlements were among the worst affected, with 161 communities threatened by wildfires and 93 evacuations taking place across 82 communities. Some communities evacuated multiple times. #Wildfires #Climate ow.ly/167N50Reh5r

While oil and gas companies boast about record profits, Canadian taxpayers are footing the bill with massive subsidies to the climate wreckers.

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Crime of the axe-the-tax campaign? It is distracting Canada from a real discussion about the climate policy options. Misinformation is leading people to argue for abandoning a policy, without considering the costs of doing so. From Kathryn Harrison and I:
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Opinion: Single mothers in particular would benefit from more subsidized housing in Canada theorca.ca/commentary/opi… via @theorcabc

The Bank of Canada has raised it's 'nominal neutral interest rate.' What does this mean? Economist and @policyalternatives research associate Sheila Block explains: 'It's the 'Goldilocks' rate, where the economy can keep growing, but inflation won't get out of hand.' cp24.com/news/what-s-th…

If you haven't heard them yet, please download CANADALAND's awesome new Commons podcast season on Work. For the pilot I spoke with Arshy Mann about the generation-long 'war on workers' and how it's tilted the labour market in employers' favour: canadaland.com/podcast/work-1… #canlab

The federal government is warning Canadians to brace for another brutal wildfire season 😟 Being prepared is important, but to get at the root cause of the climate crisis and these fires, Trudeau must stand up to Big Oil.

We need an #EmissionsCap . Now.

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Canadians facing 'energy poverty' need $42B to escape, says report vancouverisawesome.com/highlights/can… via @viawesome

Happening now! Register to watch live via zoom here:

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B.C.’s lack of snow over the winter is creating some serious concerns for the upcoming summer season.

The government says the province’s snowpack as of April 1 was “extremely low,” with it averaging 63 per cent of normal. vancouver.citynews.ca/2024/04/10/bc-…

Happening today! Hope to see you there.

LOVE THIS!

Meet The Big Oil Alliance: Four Oil Execs and a Vampire Walk Into a Boardroom.. youtu.be/7kMV2kV4ZyI?fe… Congrats to Artists for Real Climate Action via YouTube

Wild stuff in the Canadian labour market:

The plunge in youth employment rates over the past year is now approaching Great Recession levels.

Meanwhile, core-age (25-54) emp rates have slumped a bit, but are still relatively elevated.

Today, federal ministers spoke to preparations for the upcoming wildfire season. 🔥

Capping emissions from Canada's biggest polluters is key to preventing worsening fires and protecting our health.

Our statement, with quotes from civil society 👇
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Broken record: March is 10th straight month to be hottest on record, scientists say. #ClimateCrisis #HumanCausedClimateChange #Heat #FossilFuels nationalobserver.com/2024/04/09/new…

It’s remarkable how many similar incidents we’ve heard in recent years about police officers cruising women who are trying to get police to investigate their domestic violence cases.

#New : The B.C. government is making a one-time $430 payment to low-income renters and increasing the monthly amounts available for senior renters. Andrew MacLeod reports. #bcpoli

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The federal budget will be revealed on April 16. We’ve reached into our Alternative Federal Budget with good ideas to address the challenges of our time. #cdnpoli #Budget2024
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TODAY! Hear from women hotel workers who sacrificed during the pandemic but were undervalued while companies benefitted from COVID-19 subsidies.

Learn about the report 'A Paradox in COVID-19 Recovery'. 4:30 pm. In person or online: Register.
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