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In the midst of a climate crisis, why do we continue to report business news as usual? And is Minister Mendicino being mendacious over the Emergencies Act when he says police advised the government to invoke it? John Woodside, climate reporter for Canada's National Observer co-hosts. 
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In the midst of a climate crisis, why do we continue to report business news as usual? And is Minister Mendicino being mendacious over the Emergencies Act when he says police advised the government to invoke it? John Woodside, climate reporter for Canada’s National Observer co-hosts.

Links:

  • Globe and Mail piece re: Ambitious oil emissions
  • National Post piece re: anti-oil agenda and affordable food
  • CP24 piece re: Toronto Police Service

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