Canada Archives - Page 23 of 36

15 Jul

Alberta News: Pathways to end gender-based violence

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, TrendingAlberta, Canada

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s government is launching the Community Pathways to Justice grant to support survivors of gender-based violence. A responsive justice system is essential to ensuring survivors of gender-based violence are supported, and people committing these crimes are held to account. To support survivors of gender-based violence, Alberta’s government is launching a new grant program to strengthen support services across the province. Through the Community Pathways to Justice grant, $1.25 million in one-time funding will be made available to help community-based organizations and Indigenous communities enhance access to justice and provide survivor-centered services. This initiative is part of Alberta’s…

13 Jul

Danielle Smith Defends Alberta’s School Library Policy, Says ‘Pornography is a Problem’ for Youth

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, TrendingAlberta, Canada

Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Premier Danielle Smith has doubled down on her government’s controversial decision to remove sexually explicit material from Alberta school libraries, saying the move is necessary to protect children from being exposed to inappropriate content. Speaking on her province-wide radio show, Your Province, Your Premier, Smith responded to criticism suggesting education funding and classroom overcrowding should take precedence over library book content. Smith acknowledged the importance of broader education concerns but insisted that shielding young children from pornographic material is also a vital issue. “Pornography is a problem for young adults,” she said. “If I can’t describe some…

13 Jul

Mark Carney Vows to Defend Canadian Workers as Trump Threatens 35% Tariffs on Imports

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Trending, World NewsCanada, Mark Carney

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday pledged to stand firm in defense of Canadian workers and businesses as the August 1 deadline looms for sweeping new U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods. The move comes after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a dramatic escalation in duties on a wide range of Canadian imports, hiking tariffs to 35%, intensifying trade tensions between the two allies. In a post shared on the social media platform X, Carney emphasized Canada’s commitment to protecting its economic sovereignty and workforce amid the ongoing dispute. “Throughout the current trade negotiations with the United…

12 Jul

Alberta Leads Canada in Job Growth with 51,000 Full-Time Jobs Added in June: Minister Schow

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, TrendingAlberta, Canada

Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s economy continues its upward momentum, with the province adding over 51,000 full-time jobs in June 2025, according to the latest Labour Force Survey. Minister of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration, Joseph Schow, released an official statement on Friday highlighting the impressive employment gains and Alberta’s strengthening economic position. “Alberta is leading Canada in job growth,” said Minister Schow. “With changes in part-time jobs included, we’re seeing a net increase of 30,000 jobs across the province. This is welcome news and further proof that our economic strategy is delivering results.” The significant surge in full-time employment contributed…

11 Jul

Sheriffs shut down drug house in Edmonton

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, TrendingCanada, Edmonton

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Alberta Sheriffs have closed a problem property in Edmonton that has been a source of complaints about drug and criminal activity since 2015. The Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods (SCAN) unit of the Alberta Sheriffs obtained a court order against the property owner of 6707 32 Ave NW. The property will be closed for 90 days, beginning on July 10 at noon. All individuals must vacate the premises, including the current property owner. The community safety order, obtained in the Court of King’s Bench, bars all people from the property until the closure period ends on Oct.…

10 Jul

More Bitter Than Silence: Canada’s Forgotten Migrants

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCanada, Migrants

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): What is more painful than silence is the quiet departure of thousands of individuals who once believed Canada would be their new home. These individuals, comprising international students, temporary foreign workers, and refugee claimants, arrived with aspirations of building better lives. Many pursued higher education, worked extended hours, paid taxes, and integrated into communities across the country. Today, they find themselves compelled to leave, not due to any wrongdoing, but because the system no longer has space for them. The majority are those whose student permits, post-graduation work permits, or temporary work authorizations are expiring without renewal.…

10 Jul

Fertilizer Canada and Alberta Grains working together to promote 4R practices to farmers

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaAlberta, Calgary, Canada

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Fertilizer Canada and Alberta Grains have developed a 4R Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that outlines how the agriculture and Irrigation Industries, as well as farmers, can collaborate to enhance data collection and communication, thereby increasing the adoption of 4R practices. The MOU, a three-year agreement, was signed by representatives from Agriculture and Irrigation, Environment and Protected Areas, and Alberta Grains and Fertilizer Canada. The objectives of the MOU are to improve production and environmental stewardship through greater awareness of 4R practices and principles. It also aims to establish mechanisms to pursue common objectives and priorities related to…

09 Jul

ASIRT investigations continue on two files

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, TrendingASIRT, Canada

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) continues its investigations into two separate incidents. Investigation ongoing into injury during Whitehorse arrestOn June 24, 2025, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) was directed to investigate a Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) arrest causing injury that occurred the previous day. On June 23, Whitehorse RCMP received multiple complaints of a male entering people’s yards without permission. While patrolling the area, RCMP officers located a male matching the description and attempted to apprehend him. The male attempted to flee from the officers and was combative when apprehended. During the…

09 Jul

Delta Land Co. Inc fined for workplace fatality

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, TrendingAlberta, Calgary, Canada, Delta Land Co. Inc

Calgary (National Times): A land development and management company has been fined $350,000 related to a workplace death. Delta Land Co. Inc., as an employer, pleaded guilty on June 30 in the Red Deer Court of Justice to one count under the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code for permitting a worker to remain within range of a moving part of a powered mobile equipment. The company was fined $350,000 including the 20 per cent victim fine surcharge. The Crown withdrew six other counts. The charges stem from an incident that occurred at a resort development site at Gull Lake…

07 Jul

Alberta-Ontario MOUs fuel more pipelines and trade

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaAlberta-Ontario, Canada, Danielle Smith, Doug Ford

National Times Bureau (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta and Ontario will sign agreements to drive oil and gas pipelines, energy corridors, and repeal federal policies blocking investment and growth.Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Ontario Premier Doug Ford have signed two memorandums of understanding (MOUs) during Premier Ford’s visit to the Calgary Stampede, outlining their commitment to strengthen interprovincial trade, drive major infrastructure development, and grow Canada's global competitiveness by building new pipelines, rail lines and other energy and trade infrastructure.The two provinces agree on the need for the federal government to address the underlying conditions that have harmed the energy industry in…