In 1890, the Tariff Act came into place in the United States. It placed tariffs on imports of up to 50%.
While touted as a way to build American industry, there was also the hope it would force an annexation of Canada. It backfired.
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During Joe Rogan’s podcast on January 9, Mel Gibson promoted drugs that are not scientifically proven cancer treatments. Misinformation on cancer treatment is dangerous, cruel, irresponsible and gives false hope to people with cancer and their loved ones.
Researchers around the world dedicate their lives to uncovering the best cancer treatments. Surgery, radiation and approved cancer drugs like chemotherapy are safe and proven to stop cancer cells from growing and spreading. Choosing to use an alternative therapy can have serious health effects, such as the cancer spreading or getting worse.
The Canadian Cancer Society provides credible, independent, trusted information on cancer treatments, in easy-to-understand language. You can find this at https://t.co/Zjt3zM76xz or and we are also available on chat or by calling 1-888-939-3333.
#BREAKING - The FAO, Ontario Financial Watchdog, finds the Ford government moving 9 ServiceOntario’s into Staples stores will cost taxpayers $11.7 million, more than if they were left with private operators. While Staples has increased hours, there are 30% fewer service desks. 🧵
JUST IN:
More than half of the province’s budgets for its four priority subway projects were for costs that have little to do with the construction itself: study
#transit#cost#metrolinx#Ontario
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Some people say its time for change. Does that include losing your Child Tax Benefits, Healthcare, Dental Care, Carbon Tax REBATE, Childcare, CPP and working until 67 instead of 65? Does that include losing your own, your wife’s or daughters right to choose? That kind of change?
Some how I got notified that Pierre said some shit when I don’t follow or engage with him ever. Twitter is broken, @elonmusk is pushing his own agenda. This is #canpoli Be aware and be careful. Also fuck @PierrePoilievre, @elonmusk, and @CPC_HQ for going along with them
Housing starts in Canada up 8% but down 17% in Ontario? 👀
Guys, I don't care how Prime Ministerial Doug Ford looks with the other Premiers, he needs to answer for some actual results -- or lack thereof.
35 years ago today 14 women were killed at Montréal’s École Polytechnique. Today is Canada’s National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.