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The Climate Crisis is an Education Crisis

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

UN Special Envoy for Global Education Gordon Brown and ECW Executive Director Yasmine Sherif highlight the value of connecting climate action with education action.

Key Points: 
  • UN Special Envoy for Global Education Gordon Brown and ECW Executive Director Yasmine Sherif highlight the value of connecting climate action with education action.
  • The climate crisis is an education crisis.
  • The climate crisis poses a real and present threat to global security, economic prosperity and the very fabric of our societies.
  • As we look at this year's Climate Talks in Dubai (COP28) and the Global Refugee Forum in Geneva, we must connect the dots between climate action and education action.

The Climate Crisis is an Education Crisis

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Monday, December 4, 2023

UN Special Envoy for Global Education Gordon Brown and ECW Executive Director Yasmine Sherif highlight the value of connecting climate action with education action.

Key Points: 
  • UN Special Envoy for Global Education Gordon Brown and ECW Executive Director Yasmine Sherif highlight the value of connecting climate action with education action.
  • The climate crisis is an education crisis.
  • The climate crisis poses a real and present threat to global security, economic prosperity and the very fabric of our societies.
  • As we look at this year's Climate Talks in Dubai (COP28) and the Global Refugee Forum in Geneva, we must connect the dots between climate action and education action.

Minister Beech highlights how the Fall Economic Statement makes life more affordable for Manitoba families

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Monday, December 4, 2023

WINNIPEG, MB, Dec. 4, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Terry Beech, Minister of Citizens' Services, met with community members in Winnipeg to discuss how the government's economic plan is making life more affordable for Canadians, as part of the 2023 Fall Economic Statement.

Key Points: 
  • WINNIPEG, MB, Dec. 4, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Terry Beech, Minister of Citizens' Services, met with community members in Winnipeg to discuss how the government's economic plan is making life more affordable for Canadians, as part of the 2023 Fall Economic Statement.
  • The government's economic plan is building a strong economy that works for everyone—with sustainable and fair consumer practices that Canadians can rely on.
  • In response, the 2023 Fall Economic Statement is focused on alleviating the higher costs.
  • – The Honourable Terry Beech, Minister of Citizens' Services
    "Our economic plan is about building a strong economy that works for everyone, and this Fall Economic Statement is the next phase of our plan.

Minister O'Regan highlights measures in the 2023 Fall Economic Statement to build more homes faster and make housing more affordable

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

TORONTO, Nov. 30, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Seamus O'Regan Jr., Minister of Labour, visited a rental housing construction site in Toronto to discuss how the Government's economic plan and the 2023 Fall Economic Statement will take further action to build more homes faster and make housing more affordable.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Nov. 30, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Seamus O'Regan Jr., Minister of Labour, visited a rental housing construction site in Toronto to discuss how the Government's economic plan and the 2023 Fall Economic Statement will take further action to build more homes faster and make housing more affordable.
  • The 2023 Fall Economic Statement is focused on responding to these challenges with new, targeted measures that will help stabilize housing prices, protect Canadians with mortgages, and make life more affordable.
  • The 2023 Fall Economic Statement also introduces billions of dollars in new financing to build more homes faster and make housing more affordable.
  • – The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance
    "We need to build more homes, faster and make housing more affordable.

Minister Wilkinson Highlights the 2023 Fall Economic Statement and Related Household Energy Affordability Investments

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

In response, the 2023 Fall Economic Statement is focused on today's two key challenges.

Key Points: 
  • In response, the 2023 Fall Economic Statement is focused on today's two key challenges.
  • To do so, the 2023 Fall Economic Statement announces the new Canadian Mortgage Charter, which details the relief that Canadians can expect from their banks if they are in financial difficulty.
  • "Our economic plan is about building a strong economy that works for everyone, and the 2023 Fall Economic Statement is the next phase of our plan.
  • New measures in the 2023 Fall Economic Statement are built upon the government's responsible economic plan, which sees Canada maintain both the lowest deficit- and net debt-to-GDP ratios in the G7.

Creating good, middle-class jobs, and building a strong, secure future with European partners

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Friday, November 24, 2023

Canada and the European Union have long shared a commitment to building strong economies that work for the middle class while standing together to address the challenges our world faces.

Key Points: 
  • Canada and the European Union have long shared a commitment to building strong economies that work for the middle class while standing together to address the challenges our world faces.
  • With increased European demand for clean energy, getting even more Canadian resources like critical minerals and hydrogen to European markets will continue to create jobs and growth for Canadians.
  • At the Summit, the Prime Minister highlighted important progress on Canadian hydrogen exports bound for European markets.
  • At the Summit, the Prime Minister welcomed the European Union as the newest partner in the Global Carbon Pricing Challenge .

International reaction to Gaza siege has exposed the growing rift between the West and the Global South

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

But the numbers tell only half the story; equally significant was the way the votes fell.

Key Points: 
  • But the numbers tell only half the story; equally significant was the way the votes fell.
  • Those voting against the resolution included the United States and four members of the European Union.
  • Meanwhile, about 45 members abstained – including 15 members of the EU, plus the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and Japan.
  • But they have been joined by the leaders of Brazil, South Africa and other Global South nations in taking a firm stand.
  • While the U.S. has used the word genocide in relation to Russia’s action in Ukraine, the Biden administration has pointedly said the term doesn’t apply to current events in Gaza.

The Global South’s coming of age

  • The growing influence of China and the fallout of the war in Ukraine – in which many Global South countries have remained neutral – has upended international relations.
  • And 2023 has been the year that has seen the coming of age of this more assertive Global South.
  • In August, Johannesburg hosted a summit of the BRICS group – a bloc that consists of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa – during which 21 countries from across the Global South applied to join.
  • In contrast, the Group of Seven leading economies, or G7, represents less than 10% of the world’s population and 30% of the global economy.
  • The question is, can the BRICS+ – and more generally the Global South – do likewise given that it includes an array of countries with very different political and economic systems?

Latin America’s pushback

  • Historically, many African and Asian nations have tended to support the Palestinian cause – Indonesia does not even recognize the state of Israel.
  • But perhaps more surprising has been the strong reaction in Latin America to Israel’s actions in Gaza.

Western denialism

  • The voting patterns of Western representatives at the U.N. suggest the answer is “no.” In turn, this only adds to the general discontent across the developing world with the current structure of the U.N. Security Council and its lack of representativeness.
  • The fact that no country from Africa or Latin America is among the permanent members that enjoy veto power – compared with Western Europe, which is represented by both France and the U.K. – has long been a source of irritation in the Global South.
  • Western commentators and analysts from think tanks in London and Washington even contend that the very term “Global South” should not be used – with much of the criticism against the term directed at its alleged imprecision, but also because it would contribute to greater international polarization.
  • And no amount of Western denialism will be able to block it.


Jorge Heine does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

Government of Canada's response to the reports tabled by the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

The Ministers of Environment and Climate Change, Energy and Natural Resources, Fisheries and Oceans, and the Canadian Coast Guard provided the following statements on the five reports tabled today.

Key Points: 
  • The Ministers of Environment and Climate Change, Energy and Natural Resources, Fisheries and Oceans, and the Canadian Coast Guard provided the following statements on the five reports tabled today.
  • "I am grateful for the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development's report today and his continued efforts to help the Government of Canada remain accountable as we work to achieve our ambitious objectives.
  • I have accepted all five of the report's recommendations, and I am pleased that work is already ongoing to address many of them.
  • I want to thank the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development for his report, Monitoring of Marine Fisheries Catch, and agree with all his recommendations.

Canada helps shape global dialogue on the responsible and safe use of artificial intelligence

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Friday, November 3, 2023

During the summit, leaders discussed how best to manage the risks from so-called frontier AI systems—highly capable general-purpose AI software programs or algorithms that match or exceed present-day capabilities.

Key Points: 
  • During the summit, leaders discussed how best to manage the risks from so-called frontier AI systems—highly capable general-purpose AI software programs or algorithms that match or exceed present-day capabilities.
  • "Canada continues to play a leading role on the global governance and responsible use of AI.
  • It is critical and urgent that we all come together to build public trust around this transformational technology.
  • We look forward to continuing our work with like-minded countries to move confidently from fear to opportunity."

Cybeats Appoints Justin Leger, Seasoned Business Leader from Private, Public and National Defence Sectors, as new CEO

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

He formerly served in the Special Operations Forces, and at Maximus Canada as Sr. Director of Business Performance.

Key Points: 
  • He formerly served in the Special Operations Forces, and at Maximus Canada as Sr. Director of Business Performance.
  • Cybeats is at its commercial inflection point, and well-positioned to capitalize on strong regulatory market tailwinds and an expanding revenue opportunity," said Justin Leger, CEO, Cybeats.
  • Mr. Leger will assume the CEO role from his previous position of Chief Operating Officer at Cybeats, held since March 2022.
  • Having worked closely with Cybeats' technology and commercial divisions, he is well equipped to assume the CEO role to drive sales performance and business outcomes.