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Renters may face higher risk of death in extreme heat, StatCan study shows – National

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Renters may face higher risk of death in extreme heat, StatCan study shows – National

Deaths in Canada’s 12 most populous cities go up during extreme heat waves and people aged 65 and older are at higher risk than those who are younger, says a Statistics Canada report released Wednesday. The cities examined were: Brampton, Ont.; Calgary; Edmonton; Hamilton; Mississauga, Ont.; Montreal; Ottawa; Quebec; Surrey, B.C.; Toronto; Vancouver and Winnipeg. … Read more

Canada’s income gap is growing. Will Budget 2024 help affordability? – National

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Canada’s income gap is growing. Will Budget 2024 help affordability? – National

Higher interest rates last year contributed to the largest gap in income inequality since 2015, according to a new Statistics Canada report. The findings come one day after the federal government tabled its 2024 budget, which one economist says won’t make many short-term differences in Canadians’ bank accounts. The StatCan report released Wednesday said Canada’s … Read more