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Scottish Child Poverty Targets Missed; Saskatchewan Cuts Harm Reduction Funding

4/4/2026

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Story summary

The Scottish Government is projected to miss its child poverty target, with about 200,000 children in poverty.
John Swinney, the First Minister, has prioritized this issue but faces challenges implementing effective policies.
In Saskatchewan, the provincial government terminated its contract with Prairie Harm Reduction after Health Canada suspended its exemption due to funding.
The U.S. Interior Department is offering incentives for employees to leave amid workforce reductions to streamline operations.

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Story summary

The Scottish Government is projected to miss its child poverty target, with about 200,000 children in poverty.
John Swinney, the First Minister, has prioritized this issue but faces challenges implementing effective policies.
In Saskatchewan, the provincial government terminated its contract with Prairie Harm Reduction after Health Canada suspended its exemption due to funding.
The U.S. Interior Department is offering incentives for employees to leave amid workforce reductions to streamline operations.