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Nearly 3 billion people have lost their freedom in the name of ensuring public order. Now what?

Currently, nearly three billion people — 89 per cent of internet users — are under surveillance by advanced social media monitoring systems used by governments and law enforcement agencies, according to Freedom House. This number has grown rapidly in recent years, with many countries justifying these efforts “in the name of enhancing security, limiting disinformation, and ensuring public order.” 

Notley booted from legislature amid calls for lieutenant-governor to block bill firing elections investigator

Notley's letter to Lois Mitchell asks her to block assent for Bill 22. The NDP will also be calling for an emergency debate in the legislature.

Wilkinson becoming environment minister, O'Regan taking energy file: reports

François-Philippe Champagne will become Canada’s new foreign affairs minister while Canada’s current top diplomat, Chrystia Freeland, will take charge of domestic affairs. 

Doug Ford 'throwing away' millions to kill Ontario clean energy programs

The Progressive Conservatives had promised the move wouldn't cost taxpayers a cent.

How the Climate Crisis Is Killing Us, in 9 Alarming Charts

A new report from over 100 experts paints a devastating picture of how climate change is already imperiling human health.

'An historic abuse of power': Notley decries UCP government firing of an official who's investigating the party

Wildfires, disease, food scarcity: scientists predict a grim century for Canada

The third Lancet Countdown report, an annual review of the scientific evidence of the impact climate change has on human health, was released Wednesday.

Environment groups say climate needs to be top priority for Trudeau cabinet

Several environment leaders say Prime Minister Justin Trudeau needs to put action on climate change into the mandate letter of every minister he names to his inner circle.

Trans Mountain given $320M in government subsidies in first half 2019: report

The Trans Mountain pipeline received $320 million in subsidies from the Canadian and Alberta governments in the first half of 2019, says a new report by an economic institute that analyzes environmental issues.

Indigenous matriarchs stand together in dark times

A group of eight North American Indigenous elder women, weathered in front-line resistance, fluent in their languages and rich in traditional teachings, have joined forces to protect the sacred knowledge needed for future generations to face a climate in crisis.