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20 Mar

Child Poverty on the Rise in Canada After Years of Decline

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): After years of steady decline, child poverty in Canada is once again on the rise. Recent data reveals that nearly 1.4 million children were living in poverty in 2022, marking a troubling reversal of progress made between 2015 and 2022. During that period, government initiatives such as the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) played a key role in reducing child poverty rates. However, economic pressures—including inflation, rising living costs, and the expiration of pandemic-era financial support programs—have led to an increase in financial hardship for many families. Advocacy groups are calling for stronger action to address the issue,…

16 Mar

Canada Reconsiders F-35 Fighter Jet Deal with US, PM Mark Carney Explores ‘Other Options’

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Calgary (National Times): In a significant policy move, Canada’s newly appointed Prime Minister, Mark Carney, has instructed Defence Minister Bill Blair to review the country's planned purchase of America’s F-35 fighter jets. The directive comes with a call to explore alternative options “given the changing environment,” according to Blair’s spokesperson on Saturday. Canada’s Original F-35 Purchase Plan Two years ago, Canada agreed to acquire 88 F-35 jets, legally committing funds for the first 16 aircraft as part of its long-term defense strategy. The planned acquisition was set to be the largest investment in the Royal Canadian Air Force in over…

16 Mar

Eighteen new schools are on the way for Calgary and area

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): More people are calling Alberta home, which means more students are enrolling in schools across the province, leading to increasing enrolment pressures. Since 2020, student enrolment in Alberta has grown by almost 89,000 students, with much of this growth concentrated in the Calgary metro region. To ensure every student has the space to grow and thrive, Alberta’s government is making more investments in new and ongoing school projects across the province. Budget 2025, if passed, will kick-start 18 new school projects in the Calgary metro area, adding 14,400 new and updated student spaces. In total, there are…

15 Mar

Rachel Bendayan replaces Canada’s Immigration Minister Marc Miller

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Mark Carney, Canada’s new Prime Minister, has announced his cabinet in anticipation of the coming 2025 federal election, shuffling immigration ministers in the process. Canada’s new minister of immigration is Rachel Bendayan, a Member of Parliament from Outremont, Quebec. She will serve as the head of Canada’s immigration department, taking over from previous Immigration Minister Marc Miller. Cabinet reshuffles are a common occurrence in Canadian politics and allow Prime Ministers the opportunity to reappoint ministers to different government departments or remove them from office entirely. This may be done for a variety of reasons, including to award…

15 Mar

Mark Carney Sworn in as Canada’s Prime Minister, Unveils New Cabinet

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Mark Carney has officially taken office as Canada’s 24th Prime Minister, marking the end of Justin Trudeau’s nine-year tenure. In his inaugural speech, Carney emphasized the gravity of his new role, stating, “It is a solemn duty to serve as Prime Minister at this time of great consequence.” One of Carney’s first major moves was unveiling a smaller, 24-member transition cabinet, signaling a shift in leadership while maintaining some continuity in key areas. Key Cabinet Appointments and Changes• François-Philippe Champagne is promoted to Finance Minister, replacing Chrystia Freeland.• Chrystia Freeland moves to Minister of Transport and Internal…

10 Mar

Mark Carney chosen as new Liberal Party leader and new PM of Canada

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Ottawa, March 10, 2025: In a blowout win, Liberal Party members have chosen former central bank governor Mark Carney as their new leader and the next prime minister of Canada. Carney, who does not hold a seat in the House of Commons and has never been elected, secured more than 85 per cent of the points — handily winning on the first count. He also dominated in all 343 ridings, showing he has Liberal support across the country. Walking on stage to the song Crier tout bas by Montreal artist Coeur de Pirate, Carney told a crowd of cheering supporters…

08 Mar

Premier Danielle Smith answering need for global energy security

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Premier Danielle Smith and Minister of Energy and Minerals Brian Jean will travel to Houston, Texas to promote Alberta as the answer to long-term, global energy security at the CERAWeek conference. Alberta will have an increased presence at one of the world’s most important energy conferences, running from March 10 to 14. International decision makers, industry leaders, technology innovators and government officials will gather to explore this year’s theme, Moving Ahead: Energy strategies for a complex world. “At CERAWeek, I will be making it clear that Alberta is a critical partner in securing energy dominance for North America.…

08 Mar

Premier Danielle Smith issues statement on Alberta’s response to US tariffs

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): In a major development, Premier Danielle Smith has issued the following statement to provide an update on Alberta’s response to U.S. tariffs. “It was reported yesterday that U.S. President Donald Trump has paused his threatened tariffs on Canadian goods until the commencement of so-called “reciprocal tariffs” scheduled to be placed on goods imported into the United States from all countries on April 2. The President is also now threatening to unilaterally place additional tariffs on other Canadian goods," Danielle Smith added. “Yesterday’s presidential executive order mandating the pause is unclear as to which goods it actually applies…

08 Mar

Alberta improving treatment for advanced prostate cancer by making new drug available

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): In a major development, the Alberta government is improving access to treatment for advanced prostate cancer by making a new, leading-edge drug available to Albertans. In Alberta, about 2,500 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year, with one in six men in the province being diagnosed during their lifetime. Albertans living with cancer need the most effective treatments available, which is why Alberta’s government is committed to funding innovative new therapies to improve both cancer care and prevention. To support these efforts, Alberta’s government has made Pluvicto, a new radiopharmaceutical treatment for advanced prostate cancer, available…

08 Mar

Alberta News: Building schools in every corner of the province

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s population has grown rapidly in the last few years, and this unprecedented population growth has led to enrolment pressures on Alberta schools. To meet these challenges, in fall 2024, Alberta’s government announced a generational investment of $8.6 billion to build more than 100 new and updated schools across the province. Budget 2025, if passed, kick-starts this investment with funding for nine school projects in rural communities and smaller cities across the province. New schools will be built for families in Lethbridge, Brooks, Fairview, Muskiki Lake and Cold Lake, with modernization projects taking place at Brooks Composite…