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Month: February 2019
There is no “loophole” for refugees
Tune into Question Period in the House of Commons and you will periodically hear the words “close the loophole” being thrown around in heated debates concerning refugee claimants. It is a catchphrase used by some Members of Parliament to describe the changes they wish to see in the Canada-U.S. Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA). Its usage has become increasingly popular in the House and has yielded headlines across the country. Yet, it remains unclear what supporters of the loophole narrative are trying to propose.
Putting our Money where our Mouth is: Climate Change and Public Finance in Canada
CPJ backgrounder on federal fossil fuel subsidies.
Putting our Money where our Mouth is: Climate Change and Public Finance in Canada
It is time for policy and financial decisions that move us towards the Paris Agreement. The Government of Canada not only has an historic responsibility to end this funding, but this is also a tremendous opportunity to provide climate leadership by taking meaningful action.