Start your day off right with five things you need to know this morning.
Canada's standard of living is heading for its biggest decline in 40 years, according to a new study. The Fraser Institute's research focuses on the country's GDP per capita, which still remains below its pre-2019 levels.
Despite claims to the contrary, living standards are declining in Canada.
Keep reading: https://t.co/tSQad1v6Dr #cdnpoli pic.twitter.com/40XcM3vjmL— The Fraser Institute (@FraserInstitute) May 16, 2024
The National Bank of Canada's chief economist has warned that Canada's "demographic shock is getting worse" as the country's population continues to surge due to extraordinarily high levels of migration. Canada's population grew by nearly 1.3 million last year, putting strain on housing and public services.
Immigration to Canada surges in April, worsening outlook for housing affordability https://t.co/Alye9QugnS
— The Globe and Mail (@globeandmail) May 16, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has attacked the premier of New Brunswick over the province's abortion policies. He said, in reference to the prohibition of public funding for abortions performed outside of hospitals in NB, that Blaine Higgs doesn't respect a "woman's right to choose."
Trudeau today went after NB Premier Higgs' government, and said a "Roe v. Wade" abortion reversal in Canada is a growing danger with Conservatives in power.https://t.co/DVl7QRXPMV pic.twitter.com/X9TazBnjDZ
— Noé Chartier (@NChartierET) May 16, 2024
The world's top-ranked golfer has been arrested and charged with assaulting a police officer, reckless driving and criminal mischief. Scottie Scheffler was detained after trying to drive into the Valhalla Golf Club in Kentucky to take part in the PGA Championship.
World No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler was detained in handcuffs after he tried to drive past a police officer at the PGA Championship, ESPN reports https://t.co/tJdZgEBEEU
— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) May 17, 2024
Egyptologists are confident they've solved one of the greatest mysteries in the history of the world. University of North Carolina researchers think they know how the Ancient Egyptians built their famous pyramids – by floating materials down a now-defunct branch of the River Nile.
A lost branch of the river Nile flowed past the pyramids of Egypthttps://t.co/82knPwPuuZ
— Egiptología MBG (@EgiptologiaMBG) May 17, 2024
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