The 29th annual United Nations climate conference, COP29, held in Baku, Azerbaijan, is set to focus on negotiating financial commitments from wealthy nations like Canada to support developing countries in combating climate change. Historically high-emitting nations, including Canada, the U.S., Japan, and Western European countries, bear a disproportionate responsibility for climate change, having contributed about…
On November 7, the Canadian House of Commons unanimously passed a motion affirming that UN Resolution 2758 does not grant the People’s Republic of China (PRC) sovereignty over Taiwan, nor does it determine Taiwan’s future participation in the United Nations or other international organizations. The motion, introduced by Yves Perron, president of the Bloc Québécois,…
At the 16th BRICS Summit, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasized the significant progress made by nations that gained independence from colonial rule, highlighting their accelerated development and socio-economic advancements. He stated that “BRICS itself is a statement of how profoundly the old order is changing.” Jaishankar noted, “There is a steady diversification of production…
The leaders of BRICS nations reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing financial cooperation and increasing the use of local currencies to promote economic stability and development. This was outlined in the Kazan Declaration, titled “Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Security,” which was issued at the conclusion of the BRICS Summit on Wednesday, according to…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi characterized the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, as “very productive,” expressing gratitude for the opportunity to discuss various issues and meet several world leaders. He thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin, the people of Russia, and their government for their hospitality. In a video posted on X, PM Modi is seen…
એક લેબનીઝ ડ્રોને ઈઝરાયલના વડાપ્રધાન બેન્જામિન નેતન્યાહૂના નિવાસસ્થાનને નિશાન બનાવ્યું, જે બાદ ઈઝરાયલના વડાપ્રધાને ઈરાન સમર્થિત આતંકવાદીઓ સામે ઈઝરાયલના વલણને પુનઃપુષ્ટી કરી. આ દરમિયાન નેતન્યાહૂએ ઇઝરાયલી સેના દ્વારા હમાસના નેતા યાહ્યા સિનવરની તાજેતરમાં હત્યાનો ઉલ્લેખ કર્યો અને જીત પ્રત્યે પોતાની પ્રતિબદ્ધતા પર ભાર મૂક્યો. શનિવારની સવારે લેબેનોનના એક ડ્રોન તરફથી કેસરિયામાં ઈઝરાયલના વડાપ્રધાનના આવાસ પર…
The federal Liberal government is “considering all options” regarding the potential designation of the Samidoun Palestinian Solidarity Network as a terrorist entity, following calls from Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. Poilievre committed to listing the group if his party forms the next government, citing its alleged ties to the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine…
Canada, as a middle power, finds itself navigating complex geopolitical dynamics among major global players like China, the European Union, and the United States. This often places Canada in a defensive or reactive stance. The Meng Wanzhou-two-Michaels affair exemplifies this, illustrating how Canada was caught between China and the U.S. Similarly, Canadian governments have had…
A coalition representing nearly 100 of Canada’s universities is sounding the alarm over the federal government’s cap on international students, warning that its impact will be “far greater” than anticipated. Gabriel Miller, president of Universities Canada, has indicated that when the final count of enrolled international students is completed in October, there could be at…
A recent international report has described Canada’s temporary foreign worker program as a “breeding ground” for modern slavery. The final report by UN special rapporteur Tomoya Obokata, who visited Canada last year, highlights a significant power imbalance that impedes workers from exercising their rights. The report reveals that workers’ status is tied to specific employers…
