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Kraft Heinz Seeks Senior Scientist for Food Safety in U.S. and Canada Operations

Kraft Heinz Seeks Senior Scientist for Food Safety in U.S. and Canada Operations

Kraft Heinz Seeks Senior Scientist for Food Safety in U.S. and Canada Operations

Subsidized Childcare in Quebec Demonstrates Long-Term Positive Impact on Mothers' Labor Outcomes

Subsidized Childcare in Quebec Demonstrates Long-Term Positive Impact on Mothers' Labor Outcomes

A study by researchers Michael Baker, Jonathan Gruber, and Kevin S. Milligan, titled 'Investing in Mothers? The Long-Run Impact of a Universal Child Care Program on Maternal Work and Income,' examines the long-term effects of Quebec’s universal, heavily subsidized childcare program, introduced in 1997 for children aged 0–4. The research, published as NBER Working Paper 35514, found that mothers who had access to this program were significantly more likely to be employed and earned more, even after their children had grown past preschool age. Using data from the Labour Force Survey and income tax records spanning 26 years, the study compared mothers in Quebec with those in the rest of Canada before and after the program's implementation, tracking outcomes as children aged.

Middlesex County, New Jersey, Sues Major Oil Companies Over Climate Change Impacts

Middlesex County, New Jersey, Sues Major Oil Companies Over Climate Change Impacts

Middlesex County, New Jersey, has filed a lawsuit against several major oil and gas companies, including ExxonMobil, BP, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, Phillips 66, Shell, and the American Petroleum Institute. The county seeks to recover costs associated with damages from escalating climate change impacts, such as worsening flooding and extreme weather events. This legal action follows similar climate deception lawsuits initiated by the state of New Jersey and the city of Hoboken. The lawsuit, filed in a New Jersey state court, alleges that the defendants engaged in decades of climate deception, which has exacerbated climate change effects, leading to significant financial burdens for the community. Middlesex County, the second most populous in New Jersey, has experienced over 60 significant flooding events in recent decades, resulting in more than $500 million in property damage. Three major storms—Irene, Sandy, and Ida—alone cost the county government nearly $200 million in damages and related expenses. The co...

Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada to Lead Women's Business Mission to India in October 2026

Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada to Lead Women's Business Mission to India in October 2026

Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada to Lead Women's Business Mission to India in October 2026

Celystra's Dawnzera Receives Health Canada Approval for Hereditary Angioedema Treatment

Celystra's Dawnzera Receives Health Canada Approval for Hereditary Angioedema Treatment

Dawnzera (donidalorsen), a preventive therapy for hereditary angioedema (HAE), has received approval from Health Canada for adults and adolescents aged 12 and older. This decision follows its approval in the U.S. last year and in the European Union earlier this year. Celystra Pharma, which holds the Canadian rights from developer Ionis Pharmaceuticals, will market Dawnzera in Canada and expects it to be commercially available in the coming months. The injection therapy is designed to reduce the risk of swelling attacks in HAE patients. Clinical trials, specifically the Phase 3 OASIS-HAE study and its ongoing open-label extension OASISplus, demonstrated Dawnzera's efficacy. In the OASIS-HAE trial, Dawnzera reduced monthly HAE attack rates by 81% when administered every four weeks and by 55% when given every eight weeks, compared to a placebo. Longer-term data from OASISplus showed sustained benefits, with mean HAE attack rates falling by over 90% after one year across patients receiving the treatment every ...

Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada to Host 2026 Indo-Pacific Forum in Ottawa

Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada to Host 2026 Indo-Pacific Forum in Ottawa

The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) is set to host its 2026 Indo-Pacific Forum in Ottawa on October 5, 2026. This closed-door event will bring together APF Canada's Indo-Pacific Research Fellows and prominent Canadian foreign policy thinkers. The discussions will focus on critical issues central to Canada's Indo-Pacific Strategy, which was launched in late 2022. Key themes include trade, investment, resource partnerships, defense and security cooperation, and frontier technologies. The forum aims to provide insights as Canada considers the next phase of its Indo-Pacific Strategy, building on efforts to increase Canadian visibility and foster cooperation in the region. Jeff Nankivell, APF Canada's President & CEO, will open the event, and Dr. Evan Feigenbaum of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace will deliver a keynote address.

Saskatchewan Targets 2,600 Megawatts of Nuclear Power by 2050, Plans Two Large Reactors

Saskatchewan Targets 2,600 Megawatts of Nuclear Power by 2050, Plans Two Large Reactors

Saskatchewan, Canada, has announced an ambitious goal to generate at least 2,600 megawatts of nuclear power by 2050. This plan, titled 'Delivering Energy Security Through Nuclear Power,' directs the provincial utility SaskPower to begin planning for the potential development of two large nuclear reactors in the province's northwest, with the first expected online by 2042. Additionally, SaskPower will continue planning for small modular reactor (SMR) deployment near Estevan, aiming for at least 600 megawatts. Currently, Saskatchewan does not generate nuclear power, despite being home to some of the world's richest uranium deposits. Premier Scott Moe emphasized that this initiative is a response to rising electricity demand, projecting that the province will likely need all this power and potentially more. The government's announcement focuses on planning for potential development rather than a final decision to build, with site evaluations and community engagement still pending.

EU rejects Trump’s diesel export ban as 'not beneficial to anyone'

EU rejects Trump’s diesel export ban as 'not beneficial to anyone'

The EU had sharp words for the Trump administration after it threatened to impose a diesel export ban if Europe does not release emergency stocks.

U.S. Wildlife Import Declarations Offer More Information Than Canada's, But System Remains Imperfect

U.S. Wildlife Import Declarations Offer More Information Than Canada's, But System Remains Imperfect

The illegal wildlife trade, valued at approximately $20 billion annually, continues to be a significant global issue, driving many species toward extinction. While Canada struggles with enforcing its laws against illegally imported wildlife due to a lack of required proof of origin at its borders, the U.S. system, though not perfect, requires more detailed wildlife import declarations. Chris Shepherd, a senior conservation advocate with the Center for Biological Diversity, highlighted the ease with which illegal wildlife can enter Canada, citing a seller who claimed regular shipments of illegal Indonesian animals from the U.S. The global legal wildlife trade is estimated at $220 billion annually, involving at least 70,000 species, often with little data on sustainability. This trade poses not only conservation concerns but also public health threats due to zoonotic diseases and national security risks from organized crime syndicates involved in black-market operations.

RevoCast and Rio Tinto Partner to Market Recycled Aluminum Billet in Canada

RevoCast and Rio Tinto Partner to Market Recycled Aluminum Billet in Canada

RevoCast and Rio Tinto Partner to Market Recycled Aluminum Billet in Canada

ArcLight Completes Acquisition of 50% Stake in 5.4-GW North American Power Portfolio

ArcLight Completes Acquisition of 50% Stake in 5.4-GW North American Power Portfolio

ArcLight Completes Acquisition of 50% Stake in 5.4-GW North American Power Portfolio