Global National: June 11, 2024 | Ontario chemical plant to permanently close over benzene emissions

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INEOS Styrolution says it will permanently close its industrial plant in Sarnia, Ont., following intense pressure from both the provincial and federal governments to curb toxic emissions. As Carolyn Jarvis reports, residents of the nearby Aamjiwnaang First Nation had previously said they felt sick after high levels of the cancer-causing chemical benzene were detected in the air.

The federal government has faced growing calls to reveal the names of MPs who are accused in a report from Canada's intelligence watchdog of "wittingly" providing information to a foreign state. But as David Akin explains, Green Party Leader Elizabeth May says the media firestorm about the allegations are overblown, after reading the uncensored version of the report for herself.

While a motion to increase capital gains taxes for the wealthiest Canadians easily passed the House of Commons, the Conservatives voted against the measure. Mackenzie Gray explains how Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre rationalized his vote, how the Liberals and NDP could use it as political ammunition and how the polls have shifted since the 2024 federal budget was introduced.

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has approved a U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal aimed at ending the bloodshed in Gaza and securing the release of hostages taken on Oct. 7. But as Crystal Goomansingh reports, while the deal is being overwhelmingly backed internationally, Israel and Hamas have yet to agree to it.

Plus, Western Canada is mourning the deaths of a famous white grizzly bear and her two cubs, who were killed in two separate vehicle collisions on the Trans-Canada Highway near Lake Louise, Alta. Heather Yourex-West reports on how conservationists are urging for better measures to protect the rare species.

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[rockyjohnson]

One company leaving to greener pastures you can't tax them to death and expect them to keep staying.

[georgesimon]

Crawl back in the bottle with Blair, May.

[panasazov]

Thousand canadian working people were laid off, oil production were brought in Pakistan

[rockyjohnson]

80 direct jobs lost today and 200 indirect ones. TY Canada. That is just a start. 😔😔

[bobinabuddy]

Make it only apply to the rich based on their tax return, some guy who invested wisely yet never made over $45k a year……he should not pay capital gains tax

[ownrhythm]

If our capacity in Canada to fix such an important piece of infrastructure like a water main that supplies clean water to such a large population can take so long we should be very worried about our preparedness for a lot of other things.

[bunzeebear]

cheaper to close it down & avoid lawsuits most likely is reason why

[melkeeler]

May has no credibility. She is constantly drunk.

[bennyblanco]

Schwab has penetrated the Canadian caucus.

[thomashobsbawn]

ah, hamas is now the one saying no, that just proves my theory, Capital gains tax is now a real pain in the asx, what next are they thinking of, Pierre for the win hopefully

[tiwowo]

PEOPLE WAKE UP!!PROTECT WILDLIFE!!HOW MANY WILD ANIMAL MUST DIE BECAUSE OF HUMANS, , !!SHAME

[AnwerHashimSamnani]

May Love Peace Prevail in The World....

[derekmcnulty]

Capital gains applies to EVERYONE. How is 67% "paying their fair share"? And how is 40% a majority govt?

[shamsnanji]

The plant owners should have to clean up their crap permanently and close the plant until they come up with an environmental solution for it

[MacDabble]

Gee theyre kinda hush hush on the russian warships and missiles in Cuba. Global could you report the actual news?

[matttelford]

The Green Party leader I don’t believe her at all. If it’s nothing release the files

[timshelby]

Just curious how many jobs go with the INEOS closure ?

[MIKAL_MAXX]

Elizabeth May reminds me of the old joke:

"When do you know when a politician is lying? When their mouth is moving!"

To stand and say there has been "0%" collusion in any form is not only comical, but also sad.

[zenuuleflamesinger]

How is it that Elizabeth May can discuss it? Meanwhile she didnt read the entire report or have the experience to understand properly. How can Canadians trust her name wasn't on the list? Ive listened to her speak before and i cant believe a word that she says. Not to mention trust her interpretation of a report shes unqualified to read and not allowed to discuss.

[TheAmental]

Pretty quiet on the Hunter Biden's conviction 😂