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Understanding ESG – Potential Impact on Canada

June 28, 2023

ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance. These three broad categories are used by investors and regulators to evaluate corporate behavior and determine the future financial performance of a business. But what does each category entail, and how can they influence a company’s operations?

Fact Check: Canadian Prime Minister’s Claims on Gun Control

June 5, 2023

In a recent tweet, the Prime Minister of Canada made several statements about the country’s gun control measures and allegations about the Conservative Party’s relationship with the gun lobby. Here’s our Fact Check on these claims:

Nova Scotia Battles Largest Wildfire on Record

June 2, 2023

Nova Scotia, an Atlantic province of Canada, is currently experiencing its largest wildfire in history, with the blaze raging on the southern tip of the province1.

Firefighters are struggling to control the fire, which has consumed around 20,000 hectares and produced flames reaching nearly 100m in height1. The fire has been described as “very fast moving” by Dave Rockwood, a spokesperson with the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources1. According to Lucas Brehaut, a wildfire researcher with the Canadian Forest Service, the fire is significantly larger than the average seen during an entire fire season in Nova Scotia1.

Nova Scotia Wildfires: ‘Out of Control’ Blazes Force Over 16,000 to Evacuate

May 30, 2023

HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA – Catastrophic wildfires, spanning over 25,000 acres, are wreaking havoc across Nova Scotia, leading to the evacuation of more than 16,000 Canadians and causing widespread destruction of homes and infrastructure

Celebrating the Legacy and Tradition: Victoria Day in Canada

May 22, 2023

TORONTO, CANADA – As Canadians welcome the warmth of late spring, they also look forward to the celebration of a long-standing tradition: Victoria Day. Occurring annually on the Monday preceding May 25, Victoria Day is a national public holiday that marks the beginning of the summer season in Canada

Digital ID in Canada: Balancing Benefits and Risks for a Secure, Convenient, and Inclusive Future

April 12, 2023

Digital ID, also known as digital identity, is a modern, secure, and convenient way to prove one’s identity using electronic means. It is a digital representation of an individual’s personal information, which can be used for various online and offline transactions. In essence, digital ID functions as an electronic equivalent to physical identification documents like a driver’s license or passport.