Category: Politics

T-Effect: prices rise, even in low-cost grocery stores

TORONTO – The most feared effect of the trade war triggered by the imposition of duties by US President Donald Trump is starting to be felt, and it hurts: the increase in grocery prices. In fact, after an initial period of stalemate – mainly due to the fact that until now there were still goods imported before the “outbreak” of the trade war – now we are entering “regular mode” and the inevitable consequence is that with the increase in reciprocal duties (those imposed by the US and the “retaliatory” Canadian ones) prices will also increase. 

CORRIERE CANADESE / L’Unicef: in Canada i bambini non sono abbastanza felici

TORONTO – “Ogni bambino merita di godere di una buona salute fisica e mentale e dell’opportunità di sviluppare le proprie capacità e abilità, ma quando si parla di benessere di bambini e ragazzi, il Canada ottiene a malapena la sufficienza”: a dirlo è l’UNICEF, nel rapporto “Report Card 19”, dove il numero 19 è proprio la posizione del Canada in una classifica di 36 Paesi, quindi ben al di sotto del livello più alto previsto per una delle Nazioni più ricche del mondo (l’Italia è al 9° posto)… Read More in Corriere Canadese >>> 

In Canada children are not happy enough: a report by UNICEF

TORONTO – “Every child deserves to enjoy good physical and mental health and the opportunity to develop their skills and abilities. But when it comes to child and youth well-being, Canada barely gets a passing grade” says UNICEF in its “Report Card 19” where the number 19 is in fact Canada’s position in a ranking of 36 countries, far below the highest level expected for one of the world’s richest nations.