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U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres introduced legislation last week aiming to advance accessible and comprehensive mental health care services. The Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Expansion Act of 2024 seeks to modify the existing Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014.

Plus, The Globe’s guide to daydreaming about money

Irdai has invited comments on the draft Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Bima Sugam -- Insurance Electronic Marketplace) Regulations, 2024. The deadline for submitting comments is March 4. Stakeholders are encouraged to provide feedback on the proposed regulations for the online insurance market place.

Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi expressed admiration for the collective commitment of the government, society, and medical fraternity in tackling the Covid-19 pandemic. He credited Prime Minister Narendra Modis alertness in ensuring preparedness and quick action. Naqvi praised the governments efforts in providing quality healthcare and its philosophy of leaving no one behind.

Housing Minister says there’s an opportunity to create housing on existing federal land and singled out large public real estate holders, such as Canada Post and the Department of National Defence

College is too expensive. To offset costs, educators should partner with corporations willing to pay for students time in the classroom.

As rents rise and former industrial neighbourhoods are redeveloped, some artists are being priced out or evicted as the community searches for creative solutions. 

India News: Minister Hardeep Singh Puri emphasizes the need for an orderly energy transition in India while maintaining affordability. Read more about the importance of energy transition and affordability in India's energy landscape.

The 30-year mortgage rate is averaging at 6.64%, Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.

McDonald’s officials announced Monday that the company will focus more on affordability after reporting weaker-than-expected sales at its U.S. stores. The company’s CEO, Chris Kempczinski, indicated that the company would slash prices on some of its menu items. “Eating at home has become more affordable,” Kempczinski said. “We actually saw that cohort” — referring to […]