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In 1979, a Canadian Pacific train derailment in Mississauga prompted the evacuation of more than 240,000 residents. No lives were lost and no serious injuries were reported. The event, often called the Mississauga Miracle, underscores federal guidance to keep a portable 72-hour emergency kit and household plan.
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The World Bank's forecast of 2.5% global growth in 2026 is already in your feed. But the number itself is not the story. The story is what produced it, a waterway that closed, a fertiliser market that broke, and a majority of developing countries already in or near debt distress before the shock arrived. This is the picture behind the figures.
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Climate change is no longer an external environmental issue. It is now embedded in global development, shaping poverty, migration, food systems, and economic inequality.
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Food security is no longer just a humanitarian concern. Climate shocks, conflicts, and supply disruptions are transforming access to food into a question of economic resilience and geopolitical stability.
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Excerpt Canada has formally requested a 16-year renewal of CUSMA, with the review starting July 1, 2026. Dominic LeBlanc submitted the request and Mexico supports the extension. Analysts say the renewal could turbocharge investor confidence across North America.
