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05 Mar

Ontario’s Ford Drops Starlink, Blocks U.S. Contracts in Trade War Reprisal

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): In a dramatic escalation of tensions sparked by U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade offensive, Ontario Premier Doug Ford has scrapped a Starlink contract with Elon Musk and prohibited all American companies from securing government work in the province. “The contract’s dead—it’s history,” Ford announced decisively. “We won’t do business with anyone aiding or cheering on economic warfare against our province and nation.” He laid the responsibility at Trump’s feet, stating, “This is on their president, plain and simple.” Trump’s trade war has now triggered a backlash that locks U.S. businesses out of Ontario, undermining claims of “winning”…

05 Mar

Premier Danielle Smith issues statement following implementation of US tariffs

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Days after US President Donald Trump announced tariffs on Canada, Premier Danielle Smith issued the following statement following the implementation of U.S. tariffs. “The tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump are an unjustifiable economic attack on Canadians and Albertans. They also represent a clear breach of the trade agreement signed by this same U.S. President during his first term. These tariffs will hurt the American people, driving up costs for fuel, food, vehicles, housing, and many other products. They will also cost hundreds of thousands of American and Canadian jobs. This policy is both foolish and…

05 Mar

U.S. decision to impose tariffs on Canadian imports is “unjustified”: Mark Carney

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Liberal MP George Chahal organized a public address in Calgary to endorse Mark Carney in his bid for the leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada. Carney, who previously served as Governor of both the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England, has been actively engaging with Canadians on key issues, including Canada’s economic future and national challenges. During a media interview today, Carney addressed the topic of U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports, urging that any retaliatory measures be carefully crafted to prioritize the support of workers affected by these “unjustified” tariffs. He emphasized the need…

04 Mar

AHS third-party investigation: DM McPherson

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Deputy Minister of Jobs, Economy and Trade Christopher McPherson has issued the following statement on an independent third-party investigation into procurement and contracting processes used by the Government of Alberta and Alberta Health Services (AHS). “While serving as Acting Deputy Minister of Executive Council, Premier Danielle Smith asked me to establish a credible, independent, third-party investigation into the procurement processes used by the Government of Alberta and AHS and their outcomes. “I have informed Premier Smith that the Honourable Raymond E. Wyant, former Chief Judge of the Provincial Court of Manitoba, will lead this investigation. I asked…

04 Mar

Alberta Govt investing in cardiac care for central Albertans

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s government is partnering with the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation to expedite the delivery of life-saving cardiac services to central Alberta residents. Alberta’s government is committed to ensuring that Albertans have access to the health care they need, including life-saving cardiac care and lab services, no matter where they live. For those in central Alberta, the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre plays a critical role in providing that care, which is why the $1.8-billion Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre redevelopment project includes two state-of-the-art cardiac catheterization labs. While the project is expected to be completed by…

04 Mar

Alberta News: Company acquitted in workplace fatality

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): A reforestation company has been acquitted of occupational health and safety (OHS) charges related to a workplace fatality. On Feb. 21, Blue Collar Silviculture Ltd. was found not guilty on eight counts under OHS legislation following a trial in the Peace River Court of Justice. The charges stem from an incident in Mackenzie County that occurred on July 2, 2020. A tree planter was struck and fatally injured by a falling tree. The Crown has up to 30 days to appeal the acquittal. Alberta’s OHS laws set basic health and safety rules for workplaces across the province.…

02 Mar

Minister Nate Glubish Issues Statement on Alberta Francophonie Month

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women Tanya Fir and Minister of Technology and Innovation and Francophone Community Liaison Nate Glubish issued a statement on Alberta Francophonie Month. “This month, we recognize the vital contributions of French-speaking Albertans to our communities, culture and economy. Raising the Franco-Albertan flag is a proud tribute to our shared heritage and bright future. “French is the second-most spoken language in Alberta, with over 260,000 speakers who either speak it as their mother tongue or use it at home. Their role in enriching our culture, fostering economic development and strengthening diversity,…

28 Feb

Canada Vows Strong Response if US Imposes Tariffs

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Ottawa (National Times): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has issued a stern warning regarding the potential imposition of tariffs by the United States, asserting that Canada will respond immediately and forcefully if such measures are enacted. Speaking to reporters on Friday, Trudeau emphasized that his government is doing everything possible to prevent the tariffs from taking effect but will not hesitate to retaliate if necessary. "We will continue working to prevent these tariffs, but if on Tuesday the US imposes unjustified tariffs on Canada, we will have an immediate and extremely strong response, as Canadians expect," Trudeau stated, as reported…

27 Feb

Alberta News: RTR Bill Improves Housing, Trades and Charities

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s government has tabled its ninth Red Tape Reduction bill to reduce regulatory burdens for Albertans and businesses further. Since 2019, Alberta’s government has eliminated more than 209,000 regulatory requirements and implemented hundreds of red tape reduction initiatives. These efforts have generated cumulative savings of more than $2.9 billion for Albertans. Proposed amendments are designed to maintain that momentum. The Red Tape Reduction Statutes Amendment Act, 2025 introduces more key changes to streamline processes and improve services across multiple sectors. If passed, proposed changes will allow for electronic communication in the exchange of documents between landlords and tenants, improve…

27 Feb

Alberta’s Minister of Education Announces Updates to Exemptions for In-Person Learning

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s Minister of Education, Demetrios Nicolaides, has announced updates to ministerial orders regarding exemptions to in-person learning options, emphasizing the government’s commitment to maintaining high educational standards despite ongoing strikes. Nicolaides reaffirmed that Alberta Education places trust in school boards to determine the best educational programming for their students. He noted that school divisions are expected to have plans in place to ensure continuity of learning during labour disruptions. To protect the safety and well-being of students and staff during recent strikes, the Edmonton Public School Division, Fort McMurray Roman Catholic Board of Education, Fort McMurray School…