“Taxing the tech giants: Canadian consumers and businesses will pay the price” Courtesy of MEI/IEDM During the last federal election campaign, all parties promised to raise taxes on the digital giants. Although this is on ice awaiting the conclusion of OECD discussions on the matter, the idea is still present in the public […]
By John Mac Ghlionn, TES Contributor Internationally, levels of personal freedom continue to decrease; COVID has, of course, played a role, but the downward spiral started long before the pandemic. For freedom to flourish, democracies are required. Around the world, however, established democracies are in decline. Again, the decline was occurring long before the pandemic hit. Democracy, we’re told, […]
“Recommendations for Regional Action to Combat Marine Plastic Pollution” Courtesy of IASS Potsdam In recent years, images of whales and sea turtles starving to death after ingesting plastic waste or becoming entangled in so-called ghost nets have led to a growing awareness of the crisis of marine plastic pollution. The total number of plastic […]
