Author: Maria Gill

Supporters of a windfall tax for Canada’s oil and gas sectors can look abroad to make their case. The European Commission has proposed a one-time tax on the energy sector to financially help families and businesses suffering from high inflation. According to her, such a policy would raise more than 140 billion euros (185 billion Canadian dollars) for member states. The European Union is not the only jurisdiction trying to get a stronger contribution from the energy sector. Earlier this year, the UK introduced a one-time tax on oil and gas producers. However, new Prime Minister Liz Truss has opposed…

We all, or almost all, have one in our pockets and use it daily to perform various tasks. It’s the smartphone. Its ease of use hides an unusual complexity. imagined. In this compendium of techniques, a microphone, a battery, an antenna, and an electronic component are assembled … Each of these elements operates according to its own physical laws: acoustics, electrochemistry, electromagnetic, thermal, mechanical … to the extent possible, from a stage Research and development, from the proper functioning of such an object that can be seen as a set of interlocking bricks and integrated into a whole? By resorting…

On September 17, the official opening of the new seniors’ residence Villa des Rosiers in Saint-Elzéar-de-Beauce took place. This is an initiative and a direct response from the residents of the many private residences that have closed their doors in recent years in the area. Project Origin In 2017, the citizens of Saint-Elzéar presented themselves to the Municipal Council to claim a seniors’ residence (RPA) that belongs to the community, and not to a private company, with the aim of ensuring the sustainability and quality of the services provided. Since the municipality does not have housing of this type and…

primary The pilot phase was launched in September 2022, and the goal is to collect 3,000 samples by the end of the year. The intestinal microbiota represents approximately 50,000 billion bacteria, or about 1 kg per person. 100,000…that’s how many stool samples the project researchers took French gut Plan to collect them in France by 2027. The goal is to map the diversity of intestinal microbes present in the French population, based on these stool samples. Microorganism analysis in microorganism Microbes are the part of the intestine where a whole group of microorganisms live: bacteria, viruses, parasites and…

Dr. Kwong said people from higher risks For flu complications, including women who are pregnant, age 65 or older, or have asthma, heart disease, or diabetes, they may want to get a flu shot as soon as possible. People who live in areas of the United States that already have moderate or high flu activity, such as Texas, New Mexico, Delaware, and Georgia, should also be vaccinated as soon as possible. (To see flu activity like where you live, scroll to the map on This is the web page.) For the best protection, some people may want to wait. If…

Vicki Wallace-Goodbot is one of the 21 finalists for the 2022 RBC Canadian Entrepreneurship Awards. Presented by Women of Influence – which over 28 years has become one of the leading organizations in North America providing solutions for gender equality and the advancement of women in the workplace – the competition aims to recognize, on a national stage, “Canadian entrepreneurs of exception” in a range of domains. “The RBC Canada Entrepreneurship Awards honor women entrepreneurs across Canada who are gaining attention for their significant contribution to the vitality of local, Canadian or global economies. The awards are given to women…

The Minister of Health, Hygiene and Universal Health Coverage, Pierre Demba, can be proud of Mrs. Bahi Nadig Barbara, midwife at Okroyo Rural Health Centre, Sobre Health District. He described her heroic deed. The condition of the pregnant woman required evacuation in Sobre According to our sources, a full-term woman went to Okrouyo Rural Health Center this Saturday, September 17, 2022 in order to give birth. But his condition required him to be transferred to the Sopres General Hospital, at a higher technical level. Then she was rushed to an ambulance. The problem is that the recent rains made the…

The owner of a major shopping mall wants permission from Montreal to build apartment towers of up to 35 stories along the Decari Highway, a scenario that would change the face of the sector. Posted at 8:00 AM Phillip Facilitator Lessard Journalism The project relates to a commercial complex adjacent to the former Blue Bonnets racetrack, which has long promised to redevelop real estate. SmartCentres REIT wants to “increase allowable density to 35 stories for condominium construction, condominium rentals and mixed-use buildings,” according to a statement made by the lobbyist registry on behalf of the company. The current density of…

This summer, a former Google employee claimed that artificial intelligence was conscious, which sparked controversy. If these tools improve, the question arises whether it is not just about their ability to speak as humans do. Artificial intelligence (AI) is constantly evolving. It exists in many fields, such as medicine, where it can aid in diagnosis in medical imaging or art, and the ability to create an image from text descriptions. They are also found in chatbots and voice assistants that allow us to get answers to our everyday questions. Despite these abilities, some of the abilities attributed to him are…

The owner of a major shopping mall wants permission from Montreal to build apartment towers of up to 35 stories along the Decari Highway, a scenario that would change the face of the sector. Posted at 8:00 AM Phillip Facilitator Lessard Journalism The project relates to a commercial complex adjacent to the former Blue Bonnets racetrack, which has long promised to redevelop real estate. SmartCentres REIT wants to “increase allowable density to 35 stories for condominium construction, condominium rentals and mixed-use buildings,” according to a statement made by the lobbyist registry on behalf of the company. The current density of…