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As COP29 begins, what role will Canada have in climate financing negotiations?

Gujarat Times1 week ago12 hours ago05 mins

The 29th annual United Nations climate conference, COP29, held in Baku, Azerbaijan, is set to focus on negotiating financial commitments from wealthy nations like Canada to support developing countries in combating climate change. Historically high-emitting nations, including Canada, the U.S., Japan, and Western European countries, bear a disproportionate responsibility for climate change, having contributed about…

A UN report claims that Canada’s foreign worker program is a “breeding ground” for modern slavery

Gujarat Times3 months ago2 months ago03 mins

A recent international report has described Canada’s temporary foreign worker program as a “breeding ground” for modern slavery. The final report by UN special rapporteur Tomoya Obokata, who visited Canada last year, highlights a significant power imbalance that impedes workers from exercising their rights. The report reveals that workers’ status is tied to specific employers…