Canada

Probably the first article in a while that clearly outlines WHERE the negations are at and what each side wants.

Montreal Public Health says hundreds of people may have been exposed to measles between Nov. 23 and Nov. 26. during and after a recent NATO conference held in the city.

It says one of the participants, who had not been vaccinated against the disease, received a measles diagnosis after returning to their home country and would have been contagious while in Montreal.

The health agency has listed the following locations as places of exposure:

• Palais des congrès between Nov. 23 and Nov. 25.
• A private event at Cirque Éloize, located at 417 Berri Street, between 7 p.m. on Nov. 24 and 1:30 a.m. on Nov. 25.
• Humaniti Montreal Hotel from Nov. 23 to Nov. 26.
• Trudeau International Airport on Nov. 26 before 5:09 p.m.
• Toronto Pearson International Airport on Nov. 26 between 4:38 p.m. and 9:18 p.m.
• Air Canada flight AC417 from Montreal to Toronto on Nov.26 — the airplane left at 3:09 p.m. and landed at 4:38 p.m.
• Air Canada flight AC890 from Toronto to Rome on Nov.26 — the airplane left at 7:18 p.m. and arrived at Rome's Fiumicino Airport on Nov. 27 at 9:40 a.m.

Seriously? There are Christmas lights and nativity scenes all over the place. Christmas decreasing and Christmas trees. Fucking Mariah Carey.

These right wing propagandist pearl clutching concern ttrolls are a fucking scourge on Canadian society.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ca/post/34559417

I wrote this because someone was looking for advice and Air Canada too is going to start charging for carry-ons on its lowest fare class.

This isn't about how to find a cheap flight, but if you have a ultra basic no-frills essentials-only bottom-dollar economy ticket, and need to figure out how to pack and make the most of it. I'm most experienced with Flair Airlines and flying in Canada but I expect many airline procedures to be similar, ymmv. In the past you could often get away without measuring the bag but they have been getting a little stricter about it recently.

• Think beforehand what you actually will bring and what you plan to bring back. Will you pack food that will be gone before you return? An empty bottle? How many days of clothes do you need? How much in souvenirs will you get (if any?) Toiletries and extras, are there small things you will be able to pick up at minimal cost (such as soap bars that you get at a hotel)? Keep in mind that anything that you forgot to bring and end up buying at your destination will amount to more luggage on the return trip.
• Wear multiple layers of clothes to serve as next days changes. If you are going from a cold to warm climate, wearing several layers will save you from bringing the jacket you won't need the whole trip. Warm to cold, stay in air conditioning, avoid overheating yourself, only wear it when baggage is being sized, either at the check in counter or the gate.
• Have your outermost layer be one with many pockets to put any extra stuff. Just don't forget to take pocketed items out for scanning to have an easier time through security.
• A bottled drink at the airport is very expensive but if you are short on space you can use that instead of bringing an empty. (Important: Buy drinks after security!) Or pack one of those fillable water pouches which are very space efficient when empty.
• If you bring a bag that is slightly bigger than the size limits, make sure you can fold in or squeeze any parts that would stick out. A 30L backpack can fit when squeezed. Avoid packing your stuff too tightly and keep delicate stuff that might break when squished hard in your pockets until the bag is sized.
• Remember that once your bag is sized and you have a valid tag affixed, there will be less scrutiny to the actual size, so you'll be able to pack more in your bag after validation. If you are near the back of the line when boarding, there is often even less scrutiny. Don't go overboard with it, as the bag will still need to fit below the seat if overhead bin space is limited.
• If you have multiple people in your party not getting checked in at the same time, or someone you know well is dropping you off at the airport, place a lot of the contents you plan to bring in a separate plastic bag or whatever and leave it with your buddy, have your bag sized in the holder easily. Get the validation tag, then away from the counter, place the other contents back in the bag. This won't work if you travel alone or in one group who are all checking in together, you don't want to be marked as suspicious by leaving stuff unattended at the airport. Leaving stuff temporarily in your car at the airport parking, or in a nearby rental locker are alternative options, but give yourself extra time and research ahead.
• Once on the plane, if space permits you might be able to place your jacket and personal item in the overhead bins. Please be respectful to your flight attendants and fellow passengers, if you are asked to place your items under your seat you need to do that.

Health Canada says daily cannabis use has remained stable since it was legalized in 2018.

The federal agency released data from its annual survey on cannabis consumption Friday, showing approximately 25 per cent of respondents consumed cannabis daily, or almost daily.

Overall, males were more likely to use cannabis daily or almost daily at 26 per cent compared to females at 21 per cent.

Among teenagers, 20 per cent per cent reported daily or almost daily use in the last year, compared to 23 per cent in 2018.

Fifty-six per cent of respondents consumed cannabis three days per month or less, compared to 55 per cent in 2018.

The survey also found 72 per cent of people who reported consuming cannabis in the past 12 months bought it from a legal store or website, an increase from 37 per cent in 2019, as statistics were not available for the previous year.

A majority of Canadians would be hesitant to buy U.S. goods in response to the proposed American tariff on products from Canada, according to a new survey.

The findings of a recently released Nanos Research survey suggest a tariff on Canadian exports into the U.S. would, for two-thirds of Canadians, negatively impact the likelihood they'd purchase U.S.-made goods.

On Nov. 25, U.S. president-elect Donald Trump said he would impose a 25 per cent tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico until the two countries clamped down on drugs, particularly fentanyl, and migrants crossing the border.

A report from Canada's auditor general (pdf) says the federal department that delivers Old Age Security (OAS) and other programs to assist seniors "did not have a comprehensive view" of the needs of Canada's elderly and doesn't know if the monthly payments are providing seniors with enough financial support.

The report found Employment and Social Development Canada is collecting data on seniors, but hasn't actually been analyzing it, and can't say whether the government programs in place are addressing needs or if any major support gaps exist.

"As the population of seniors in Canada continues to grow, Employment and Social Development Canada needs to strengthen its analysis to ensure that support programs are meeting the evolving needs of seniors," Auditor General Karen Hogan said in a statement.

Canada's spy agency says it will disclose "some information" about foreign interference to Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, who has resisted getting the national security clearance he needs to review classified documents about the issue because it would muzzle him.

The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) told CBC News on Saturday that it's determined "the disclosure of some information to the leader of the Official Opposition through a threat reduction measure is appropriate."

Classified information is typically shared only with people who have an appropriate security clearance and a relevant need to know, CSIS said in a statement.

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Ontario developers have launched a legal challenge against the City of Toronto, questioning its authority to impose construction “green standards”— rules to ensure new buildings are energy efficient, minimize emissions and accomodate pedestrians and bikes.

Wells is one of two mothers who joined First Nations leaders in Ottawa this week to demand a national inquiry into systemic racism in policing to address what they're calling an "inter-related epidemic" of violence and death.

An emergency resolution calling for the inquiry was high on the agenda Tuesday as AFN chiefs and proxies met on day one of the national advocacy organization's annual winter meeting.

The resolution cited the recent deaths of 10 First Nations people following interactions with police from August to November 2024.

Jon Wells, a member of the Blood Tribe in Alberta, died following an interaction with municipal police in Calgary.

Canada's unemployment rate jumped to 6.8 per cent last month as more people looked for work in a weak job market, shifting expectations toward a jumbo interest rate cut next week.

Statistics Canada's November labour force survey says the jobless rate last month reached the highest since January 2017, outside of the COVID-19 pandemic. The unemployment rate was 6.5 per cent in October.

Meanwhile, the economy added 51,000 jobs in November, with employment gains concentrated in full-time work.

Canada will open consulates in Alaska and Greenland, appoint an Arctic ambassador and continue its boundary negotiations with the United States over the Beaufort Sea.

Those promises and more are laid out in a new federal document released Friday morning about Canada's Arctic foreign policy.

The federal government, along with northern premiers and Indigenous organizations, announced the policy in Ottawa.

Long-standing trade barriers between the provinces and territories act as a drag on economic growth, prevent businesses from expanding into new markets and make it harder on workers to move. Removing those barriers could boost the economy by more than the expected damage from Trump's tariffs.