The Canada Greener Homes Grant provided $2.6 billion for green upgrades to Canadian homes, but a report by Green Communities Canada suggests it fell short in reducing greenhouse gas emissions due to inadequate savings and lack of retrofits. The program offered up to $5,000 per household for improvements like heat pumps and solar panels, resulting in 366,786 completed retrofits and 704,000 tonnes of greenhouse gases reduced. However, the report found a decline in insulation upgrades, as many homeowners couldn’t afford the recommended improvements.
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Trump's steel tariffs against Canada have been working just how he wants
Canadian steelworkers have been severely impacted by President Trump's escalating tariffs, with a 50% levy causing production to decline by 30% and over 1,000 layoffs reported. As negotiations intensify before an August 1 deadline, Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney acknowledges that any trade deal may still involve tariffs, while U.S. steel production surges, creating a complex economic landscape. Want More Context? 🔎
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