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Federal 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan: A step towards equality
After two years of consultations and deliberation, the Canadian government releases its plan to improve inclusivity, recognize diversity, and quell 2SLGBTQI+ discrimination across Canada.

Hema Ramnarine November 28, 2022November 28, 2022

On August 28, 2022, the federal government released Canada’s first Federal 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan. The plan aimed at improving rights…

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The UTMSU introduces its plans for a winter lobby week
In their annual general meeting, the UTMSU reviewed the previous year’s initiatives and introduced its lobby week event for UTM students to chime in on what needs to be improved upon.

Larry Lau November 28, 2022November 28, 2022

On November 24, 2022, the University of Toronto Mississauga Students’ Union (UTMSU) held its annual general meeting (AGM) in Deerfield…

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Transgender people face discriminatory treatment
In both the US and Canada, transgender inmates have had their rights violated, as prison systems place them in gender-divided cells that do not match their gender identities.

Zitong Chen November 28, 2022January 27, 2023

Nikita Dragun, a transgender woman and an influencer, “was arrested and held in a men’s unit of a Miami jail”…

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Queer communities speak out against police chief-elect’s record of violence
Future Toronto Chief of Police’s record of violating queer women and gender-non-conforming individuals rights breaches the 2SLGBTQI+ community’s trust.

Emily Rogers November 28, 2022December 4, 2022

On December 19, 2022, Myron Demkiw will be taking over the Chief of Police position at Toronto Police Services (TPS)….

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Interest rates rise as Bank of Canada strives to curb inflation

Larry Lau November 21, 2022November 21, 2022

In a press release dated October 26, 2022, the Bank of Canada (BoC), Canada’s central bank, explained that inflation remains…

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Influenza epidemic begins in Canada alongside rising RSV infections and the Covid-19 pandemic
As temperatures drop and children’s cold medicine faces supply shortages, increasing prevalence of respiratory diseases spurs experts to recommend vaccination, masking, and avoiding crowds.

Kathleen Xu November 21, 2022November 21, 2022

The Public Health Agency of Canada’s November 5, 2022, Respiratory Virus Report, revealed a steep increase in respiratory viral infections…

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The CUPE protest, GO Transit strike, and the notwithstanding clause—how they are affecting worker’s rights
The Ontario government rescinds Bill 28—a back-to-work legislation that was passed using the notwithstanding clause—as part of a deal with the CUPE to end education workers’ protest.

Mariana Dominguez Rodriguez November 21, 2022November 21, 2022

On November 7, 2022, the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) protest—which arose due to the labour union’s 11.7 per…

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Canada looks to immigration to address ongoing labour shortage
The Canadian government aims to introduce skilled workers to industries facing labour shortages, though housing problems, inadequate immigrant evaluation process, and government inefficiency pose challenges to the immigration plan.

Zitong Chen November 21, 2022January 27, 2023

As Canada recovers from the Covid-19 pandemic-induced downturn, the economy faces the key problem of labour shortage. In response to…

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Lost your old job? Start a new one! The rise of entrepreneurship in Canada
The Covid-19 pandemic—while directly leading to an economic downturn—has opened up new business opportunities, leading to reignited interest for entrepreneurship.

Yusuf Larizza-Ali November 21, 2022January 25, 2023

As a result of the Covid-19 lockdowns and economic uncertainty, many smaller businesses were impacted and saw their productivity derailed….

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UTM reveals 2022 Annual Research Prizes winners
Research on the depths of pain, homelessness, and novels from the Victorian era wins UTM professors $2,000 for future studies and development.

Mari Khan November 21, 2022November 21, 2022

The University of Toronto Mississauga’s Annual Research Prizes are awards given to “early career faculty members” who have made significant…

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From products to investments, companies to governments—greenwashing’s omnipresence

Larry Lau November 14, 2022November 14, 2022

According to a January 2022 press release from Competition Bureau Canada, the International Consumer Protection Enforcement Network revealed that around…

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Environment Canada issues air quality statement for Diwali fireworks
People voice concerns over backlash and stigmatization of Hindu groups as Environment Canada specifically identifies Diwali in an advisory over air quality.

Emily Prete November 14, 2022November 14, 2022

On the morning of October 24, Environment Canada issued an air quality statement for the coming evening for Brampton, Mississauga,…

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10,000 days and counting: Decades-long drinking water advisory continues for Neskantaga First Nation
Contaminated tap water sparks questions about environmental racism and overall healthcare inequity faced by Indigenous communities.

Maryam Lela November 14, 2022November 14, 2022

On June 22, 2022, the Neskantaga First Nation, a community containing approximately 300 people, “marked its 10,000th day under a…

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Biodiversity is at risk in Canada
Recent audits reveal that several federal organizations have failed to establish links between their plans and sustainability or to report conservation activities, highlighting the lack of accountability and commitment.

Yusuf Larizza-Ali November 14, 2022January 25, 2023

According to the Biodiversity in Canada: Commitments and Trends backgrounder, released October of 2022 by the Commissioner of the Environment…

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Governments failing to commit to environmental goals as global climate crisis brews
Two United Nations proceedings highlight insufficient global climate action initiatives while also introducing new targets and solutions to meet net-zero emissions goal by 2050.

Angelina Jaya Siew November 14, 2022November 27, 2022

The most recent report on climate change—released October 27, 2022 by the United Nations (UN)—states that the world’s powers have…

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