A report by the C.D. Howe Institute highlights the economic benefits of a high-speed rail link between Toronto and Quebec City, estimating up to $27 billion in value over six decades. User benefits like time savings and reliability are expected to contribute significantly, with additional advantages for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and road congestion. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has committed $3.9 billion for the project, which will include stations in major cities along a 1,000-kilometer track, emphasizing the importance of high-speed rail over slower, high-frequency options.
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What White House reportedly said about the future of Mark Carney’s daughter at Harvard
The Trump administration has targeted Harvard University, cancelling its ability to enroll international students, which puts the academic futures of students like Cleo Carney, daughter of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, at risk. Following a lawsuit, Harvard won an initial court ruling allowing it to continue enrolling international students while the case proceeds, highlighting the importance of these students to the university and the country. As a first-year economics student and sustainability advocate at Harvard,...
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