The International Court of Justice will hold hearings on the legal obligations of countries to combat climate change, following a request from the U.N. General Assembly. Small island nations like Vanuatu are seeking confirmation that actions contributing to climate change are unlawful, as they face devastating consequences. The court will hear from 99 countries and intergovernmental organizations over two weeks, with the aim of determining what countries must do to protect the environment and address greenhouse gas emissions.
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Finance minister says no 2025 budget, while government focuses on fall update
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced that there will be no spring budget for 2025, but a fall economic statement will follow a throne speech on May 27. He emphasized the government's priority of cutting the lowest income tax bracket by one percent, which will be introduced soon after the House of Commons reopens on May 26. This decision marks a departure from previous plans initiated by his predecessor, as the last time a spring budget...
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