A lawsuit involving seven young plaintiffs aimed at holding the Ontario government accountable for its climate change policies will proceed after the Supreme Court of Canada declined to hear an appeal from the province. The plaintiffs argue that the government’s 2018 decision to reduce greenhouse gas emissions targets violated their Charter rights to equality, life, and security. The case, which began in 2019, has been framed as a significant moment for climate litigation in Canada, emphasizing the urgent need for action against climate change amidst political criticism of the judiciary.
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P.E.I. Symphony Orchestra's music director wins national award — the last of its kind
Jaelem Bhate, conductor and music director of the P.E.I. Symphony Orchestra, has been awarded the Jean-Marie Beaudet Award in Orchestra Conducting by the Canada Council for the Arts, marking the end of the award's history. This recognition highlights Bhate's significant contributions to the field of orchestral music. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Jaelem Bhate, the man who leads the music group called the P.E.I. Symphony Orchestra, won a special prize for being really...
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