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‘The world is being rewired’ and will see more supply shocks, Mark Carney saysFormer Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney told a crowd at the World Economic Forum on Thursday that supply shocks in the global economy will be more persistent in the years ahead.EconomyJan 18
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Fossil fuel phase out ‘essential and inevitable,’ UN chief saysNearly 200 countries agreed at the COP28 climate summit last month to begin reducing global consumption of fossil fuels to avert the worst of climate change.WorldJan 17
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The world is at risk of ‘global catastrophes’ in coming years, report warnsIn its latest Global Risks Report, the World Economic Forum said an array of environmental risks pose the biggest threats in the longer term.WorldJan 10
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Federal NDP targets seats in Alberta, bets on urban prairie appetite for changeThe NDP believe the recent Alberta election shows urban Prairie voters are rejecting politicians who peddle conspiracy theories, talk about the WEF and bash journalists.PoliticsAug 22, 2023
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Amid Davos, calls are growing to tax the ‘ultra rich.’ Where does Canada stand?'Wealth inequality is out of control and is at levels that we haven't seen before,' said one advocate for higher taxes on the world's wealthiest people.CanadaJan 18, 2023
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The world is in a ‘sorry state’, UN chief warns at WEFThe German government has faced mounting pressure to make another significant step forward in military aid to Ukraine by agreeing to deliver Leopard 2 battle tanks.WorldJan 18, 2023
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Worldwide outlook on economic prospects gloomier than ever before: reportA total of 89% fear losing their job, 74% worry about inflation, 76% are concerned about climate change and 72% worry about nuclear war, the report found.EconomyJan 15, 2023
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As World Economic Forum begins, Oxfam urges for windfall tax on food companiesThat's one of the ideas in a report by Oxfam International, which has sought for a decade to highlight inequality at the conclave of political and business elites in Davos.EconomyJan 15, 2023
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Freeland heads to Davos as WEF says cost of living ‘most severe global risk’ of 2023While the cost of living crisis looms large now, a report by the World Economic Forum says failure to mitigate climate change and protect biodiversity are the biggest risks ahead.CanadaJan 12, 2023
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith garnering international attentionLess than three weeks after being sworn in as premier of Alberta, Danielle Smith is already making headlines internationally for comments she has made.CanadaOct 25, 2022
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