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23 Jul

Alberta and Yukon Join Hands — A new partnership for economic cooperation

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta and the Yukon have committed to removing barriers so goods, services, workers and opportunity can flow freely across borders. Premier Danielle Smith and Yukon Premier Mike Pemberton signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to expand economic cooperation while attending the Council of the Federation meeting in Huntsville, Ontario. The agreement will help Alberta businesses sell more goods and services into the Yukon, while giving Yukon companies new opportunities to access Alberta’s growing markets and invest in the province. Both jurisdictions will identify ways to align certification, licensing and registration for regulated occupations while increasing opportunities for…

22 Jul

Carney Assures Premiers of Strong U.S. Trade Stance Amid Tariff Threat

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Ontario (Rajeev Sharma)– Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday assured provincial premiers that Canada would accept nothing short of a favorable deal in its ongoing trade talks with the United States. As the Council of the Federation convened in Ontario’s cottage country, Carney confirmed that Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc would travel to Washington, D.C., in the coming days to continue negotiations, emphasizing, “We are only going to accept the best deal for Canada.”The meeting comes at a critical time as U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose 35 per cent tariffs on a wide range of Canadian products…

22 Jul

Indian High Commission Warns Students in Canada Against Fraudulent Calls and Emails

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Toronto (Rajeev Sharma) : The Indian High Commission in Ottawa has issued an important advisory for Indian nationals living in Canada, especially international students, following a surge in fraudulent calls and emails impersonating Canadian authorities.The advisory comes amid multiple complaints from Indian citizens and persons of Indian origin who have received fake communications regarding visa status, immigration issues, job offers, or refunds of application fees. In many of these cases, victims were falsely accused of being involved in criminal or fraudulent activities. The intent was to intimidate them into sharing personal information or transferring money under duress.International students have emerged…

22 Jul

Ontario Signs New Trade Deals with B.C. and Northern Territories to Boost Internal Commerce

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Huntsville (Richa Walia): Ontario Premier Doug Ford signed new trade agreements on Monday with British Columbia and Canada’s three northern territories, aiming to strengthen interprovincial trade and improve labour mobility across the country. The two Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), one with B.C., and another jointly with Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut, raise Ontario’s tally of trade agreements with provinces and territories to 10, reinforcing the province’s role as a national leader in fostering internal trade. “With global uncertainty and ongoing threats to our economy, there’s never been a more critical time to strengthen Canada from within,” said Premier Ford. “These…

22 Jul

Measles Cases in Alberta Surge Over the Weekend, Topping U.S. Total

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta is witnessing a significant rise in measles cases, with 47 new infections reported over the weekend, bringing the province’s total confirmed cases to 1,454 as of July 20, surpassing the entire United States, which had recorded 1,309 cases by July 15. The outbreak remains concentrated in the south health zone, which includes Taber, Lethbridge, and Medicine Hat, with 844 cases, accounting for nearly 60% of the total. The north zone follows with 443 cases, and the central zone has reported 108. In contrast, Alberta's major cities continue to see fewer cases. Calgary has reported 43 confirmed…

21 Jul

Massive Tree Removal in Stanley Park Enters Final Phase Amid Looper Moth Infestation

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Vancouver (Richa Walia) — The Vancouver Park Board is preparing to move forward with the final stage of a large-scale tree removal operation in Stanley Park, following years of ecological damage caused by a persistent Western hemlock looper moth infestation. The infestation, first identified in 2020, has severely impacted nearly one-third of the park's estimated 600,000 to 700,000 trees. So far, more than 11,000 trees have been removed since active mitigation work began in mid-2023.Officials say the removals are necessary to protect public safety. Many of the dead or dying trees pose a significant risk of falling and have heightened…

21 Jul

Albertans Cutting Back on Booze, Leading the Nation in Cannabis Spending

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alcohol consumption is on a steady decline across Canada, but nowhere has the drop been more dramatic than in Alberta. Once leading the country in booze intake, Albertans are now drinking significantly less, the equivalent of a 4.5-litre Costco-sized vodka bottle per person less each year compared to 2008. In terms of beer, that’s 107 fewer brews annually per person. Back in 2008, Alberta topped the national charts with each adult (aged 15+) consuming 9.7 litres of pure alcohol. Fast forward to last year, and that figure has dropped to 7.6 litres, a decline of 1.9 litres,…

21 Jul

First Nations Leaders Walk Out of Carney Meeting Over Concerns with Building Canada Act

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Gatineau, Quebec (Rajeev Sharma): What was intended to be a conciliatory meeting between Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and First Nations leaders turned contentious on Thursday, as multiple Indigenous representatives walked out in protest over the Building Canada Act, citing deep concerns about violations of their rights and lack of genuine consultation. The meeting, held at the Canadian Museum of History, was meant to allay growing unease among Indigenous communities about the act, which was passed last month as part of Bill C-5. The legislation outlines a fast-track framework for infrastructure and resource development projects — including pipelines, mines, ports,…

20 Jul

Canadian Premiers Convene in Ontario to Strategize Trade and Tariff Response

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Muskoka, Ontario (Rajeev Sharma): As tensions rise over U.S. tariffs and internal trade barriers, Canada’s provincial and territorial leaders are gathering in Ontario’s picturesque Muskoka region for a three-day summit aimed at charting a coordinated economic response. The annual summer meeting of premiers, hosted this year by Ontario’s Doug Ford, comes as the country faces growing uncertainty in cross-border trade with the United States. The agenda is expected to revolve around escalating tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, as well as longstanding challenges within Canada’s own trade framework. Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to meet with the premiers on…

20 Jul

Proposed $60M Settlement Reached in B.C. Solitary Confinement Class-Action Lawsuit

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Vancouver (Richa Walia): A proposed settlement worth up to $60 million has been reached in a class-action lawsuit concerning the alleged improper use of solitary confinement in British Columbia's correctional facilities. The Quebec-based law firm Proactio, which is administering the case, issued a statement on Saturday announcing the agreement, which still awaits approval from the B.C. Supreme Court. If approved, eligible claimants could receive up to $91,000 in compensation. The lawsuit accuses the B.C. government of violating the rights of inmates by subjecting them to prolonged solitary confinement, resulting in significant emotional, physical, and psychological harm. The class-action includes individuals…