Q&A: What the U.S. decision to stop considering the health cost of air pollution means for Canada

Why It Matters

For decades, the Environmental Protection Agency has calculated the health benefits of reducing air pollution. President Donald Trump recently announced plans to stop it, opening the door to a series of rollbacks, including reduced tailpipe emissions standards for U.S. cars and new coal plants. A domino effect on Canadians is expected, according to experts.

Advocates like first steps for food insecurity and affordability, but say easier, more permanent solutions needed

Why It Matters

The federal plan offers meaningful short‑term relief for millions of Canadians struggling with rising food costs, but experts warn that without deeper structural reforms, the measures only ease symptoms rather than addressing the root causes of food insecurity.

Canada’s new Grocery Code of Conduct is here, but don’t expect any instant price drops

Why It Matters

The Grocery Code of Conduct introduces standardized rules intended to increase transparency, predictability, and fairness between retailers and suppliers across Canada. While it may strengthen competition and support smaller retailers, it does not regulate or reduce food prices, which continue to be driven largely by external supply‑side factors.

'Impossible choice': Doctors Without Borders to share personal info of Palestinian, international staff with Israeli authorities

Why It Matters

In handing over personal information about aid workers and their families, Doctors Without Borders could be violating data privacy laws and putting aid staff at further risk of targeting. According to the Aid Worker Security Database, 122 aid workers were killed in Palestine in 2025, and 194 in 2024.