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Overdoses of opioids have reduced life expectancy in British Columbia.

Life expectancy declined by just over a month in British Columbia, mainly because of the rise in illicit fentanyl, but also the availability of opioids in the province of British Columbia. ;order. This is reflected in a new report by Theresa Tam, Canada's Chief Public Health Officer, who noted that despite the absence of national data, similar trends can be expected across Canada. Canada. (More than 8,000 Canadians have died as a result of an opioid overdose since the beginning of 2016.) In developing countries, reduced life expectancy is often due to related child mortality. infectious diseases. Health officials say the trajectory of British Columbia – which can be attributed to deaths in an adult population – is difficult and troubling.

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Justin Trudeau warns that the cancellation of the Saudi arms deal could cost a billion dollars

The terms of the agreement negotiated by the previous Conservative government could give rise to a prohibitive charge if Canada withdrew, Trudeau said. His remarks come just a day after he declared himself willing to freeze exports, the NDP putting pressure on the Liberal government to follow the example of Germany and punish Riyadh for his alleged role in the murder of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Trudeau said, "I do not want to leave Canadians with a billion dollar bill because we are trying to go ahead with what we have to do, so we navigate in this very carefully and that's about all I can say.

John Tory is confident that the results of the Toronto division will play in his favor

The center-right mayor will likely benefit from a reduction in the number of NDP affiliates in Toronto's smallest council of 25 members. On the one hand, this should allow Tory to follow through on his commitment to maintain tax rate increases on residential property in the event of inflation. The narrow group of NDP advisers and other progressives will have to woo the centrists to defeat Tory and his allies on all the key issues. Tory also noted that having won majorities in each district gives him a "very strong mandate" for his second four-year term.

Denise Balkissoon's view of the Toronto elections is as follows: "As expected, the shortened chaotic campaign season and reduced council size have also reduced the chances of different types of Torontonians gaining access to political power. The first item on the council's agenda should perhaps change the slogan of the city, because "the strength of our diversity" is such a funny joke that it hurts. The board remains extremely masculine, extremely white and extremely old, seemingly the opposite of the public it is meant to represent – and does an unimpressive job for decades. "

Kennedy Stewart's plan for affordable housing in Vancouver faces obstacles in all directions

The elected mayor wants to build 2,500 apartments below market rates each year for 10 years, and another 6,000 a year at market rates. But he is already seeing the reaction of developers in the region, who say that the costs of construction and land, as well as new changes in rent control, make it difficult to achieve these goals. Stewart will also need to gain support in a divided board, where even his suspected left allies could claim tough contracts with developers who demand things such as providing low-cost units in order to obtain permission to build. The Green Party, which has three seats, wants half of all new projects to be below market rates. At the same time, the Greens advisor, Adriane Carr, said the public should be consulted before increasing the density.

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WHERE YOU HAVE MISSED IT

Trudeau's carbon rebate plan – and why it does it

Prime Minister unveiled his rebate plan during a speech at Humber College in Toronto, Ontario Premier Doug Ford, who fiercely opposes the government's carbon tax federal. Trudeau says the rebates will help offset the taxes that will come into effect on April 1, 2019. Here's how things will unfold in Ottawa: Ontario households will pay $ 244 in carbon tax costs and receive $ 300 in rebates ; those in Saskatchewan will pay more than $ 403 and receive $ 598; Manitobans will pay $ 232 and recover $ 336; New Brunswickers will pay $ 202 and earn $ 248.

Our editorial board says: "It is politically sensible to pay carbon revenues directly to people, rather than to uncompromising provincial governments. It helps counter the federal Conservative rhetoric that the carbon tax is a tax grab. … [But] Voters could see in their election year remittance checks some kind of unseemly bribe – or, even worse, feel weighed down by higher year-round prices than by the annual injection of federal funds. ".

And John Ibbitson says the carbon tax on climate change will be an epic fight: "Liberals have scientists and economists in their corner. Conservatives and opposition prime ministers appeal to a skeptical and weary audience. Who will prevail? This debate will occupy us, perhaps we will consume in the coming months. "

MORNING MARKETS

Mixed Markets

Global equities recorded a sixth consecutive day of losses on Wednesday, as worries about global economic growth weakened the climate. Wall Street was predisposed to weak opening and oil prices are stagnating near their lowest in two months. The Tokyo Nikkei gained 0.4% and the Shanghai Composite 0.3%, but Hong Kong's Hang Seng lost 0.4%. In Europe, the London FTSE 100, the Germany DAX and the Paris CAC 40 rose 0.4 to 0.7% at around 6:05 ET. New York futures were down. The Canadian dollar was below 76.5 US cents.

WHAT EVERYONE SPEAKS

Trump can not stop the caravan of migrants by cutting off foreign aid and closing the border

"Severe policies along the border do not stop migration. Instead, they push desperate migrants to use more and more smugglers. Smuggling, in turn, provides funds to transnational criminal organizations that also traffic in cocaine. White House chief of staff John Kelly has blamed the violence in the region for these organizations, which respond to US demand for illicit drugs. Stricter migration policies increase their incomes, which decreases the security of the United States. … The government can argue that harsh policies will stop desperate people or recognize that it will continue to come, legally or illegally. Providing a legal route and status allows the government to monitor the flow of people, respond to the needs of local communities and filter people in. "- Sarah Bermeo, Associate Professor of Public Policy and Political Science at Duke University

Canadians love to live in the suburbs, so why not build more?

"The Modern Edition Canada's national dream began in 1953. Last year, Don Mills, the nation's first fully planned suburb, began selling affordable ranch houses north of Toronto. Immediately, middle-class Canadian families aspiring to their own paradise – a yard, a garage, and a play room for kids to play – started packing for the suburbs. And almost as quickly, people who claimed to know more were complaining. … Little has changed in 65 years. People are still flocking to the suburbs. And the experts always complain about it. But after more than half a century, is it not time to finally admit that Canadians would simply prefer to live in the suburbs and find a way to make this happen? "- Peter Shawn Taylor

Direct honesty can be a way for the Alberta party to gain weight politically

"Political leaders do not often answer questions with unfailing honesty and without a filter. Today, they have been trained to say as little as possible and as little as possible. But from time to time, someone happens who defies the conventions. The leader of the Alberta party, Stephen Mandel, did just this weekend when reporters asked him to comment on the province's economic future without the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion. "We are screwed," he says. Although I'm not sure the situation is so serious, Mandel's outspokenness will be applauded in a province that appreciates outspokenness. It's easier to do that kind of provocative thing when you're the leader of a three-party political party and not the prime minister. But for now, the only thing Mandel should be concerned about is strengthening its political brand and creating a unique and attractive personality. Truthsayer would not be bad. "- Gary Mason (for subscribers)

LIVE BETTER

How apps are tackling the pet care sector

Go out of the city with no one to look after your dog? Houndr is the latest addition to a wave of dog care apps that help homeowners find people walking or relaxing in their neighborhoods. The cost is much cheaper than traditional services, with the payment meaning more like a gift of gratitude. And if you're not a dog owner, but you still want to spend time with one, there's even an app for it: Dogtime Community allows people to pay a monthly fee to spend time with their pets. puppies from the area.

Moment in time

Canada wins gold in lacrosse at Olympic Games

October 24, 1908: Without boasting, this country is the Olympic gold medal winner in field lacrosse for 110 years. Canada, which for the first time won a gold medal in the sport at the 1904 Games in St. Louis, repeated this feat that day in 1908 in London. At the Olympics, which had started in July before taking a few months off, Canada had lined up a group of men who are now considered to be the first Team Canada players selected from among the players. elite from all over the country. And they made the country proud against the only other competitor, Great Britain. Canada led 6-2 at the half before the brave British tied them 9-9. In the fourth quarter, Canada went 14-10. (One of the players was Tommy Gorman, who was to become one of the founders of the National Hockey League.) Unfortunately for Canada, where popular sport was the national sport, the victory ended lacrosse as an Olympic event. It was a demonstration sport in 1928, 1932 and 1948. At the earliest, he could return to the Games (no decision was made) would be 2028 in Los Angeles. Canada would be a favorite. – Philip King

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