Canada Sets 2035 Emissions Target Amid Criticism from Climate Experts and Activists
The Canadian government has set a new target to reduce emissions by 45-50% from 2005 levels by 2035, despite recommendations from its official Net Zero Advisory Board (NZAB) for a more ambitious 50-55% goal. Climate activists had been calling for an 80% reduction. The new target builds on Canada’s existing 40-45% reduction goal for 2030….
India, an important nation, received an invitation to the AI Action Summit: The French Presidency
The French Presidency confirmed on Thursday that India has been invited to the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit, with India being described as a “very important country.” During a press briefing about the summit, scheduled for February 10-11 next year, the French Presidency revealed that 90 countries, including India, would be participating. “We have invited India…
Federal Government Seeks to End Canada Post Strike, Appoints Commission to Resolve Dispute
The federal government has asked the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) to order 55,000 Canada Post workers back to work, following a strike that began on November 15. On Friday morning, Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon announced that he was seeking the CIRB’s intervention and appointing an “industrial inquiry commission,” which will have until May 22…
Saskatchewan Faces Growing HIV Crisis Amidst Social Challenges and Inadequate Care
Toby Esterby, chief operations officer at the West Side Community Clinic in Saskatoon, says he’s seeing a constant stream of new HIV diagnoses. “It’s not just one case a week,” he explains. “We’re seeing several new cases every week, week after week.” Recent statistics highlight Saskatchewan as having the highest rate of HIV infections in…
“We don’t know what comes” into Canada via rail, the leader of the border union said
Canada’s border security faces significant challenges, particularly when it comes to tracking illegal goods and people entering the country via rail. According to Mark Weber, national president of the Customs and Immigration Union, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) lacks the infrastructure needed to search trains for drugs, people, and other illicit goods crossing the…
Why is Canada scrambling to oppose China and Russia in the Arctic?
Canada is intensifying its Arctic strategy in response to escalating geopolitical tensions and the region’s rapid transformation due to climate change. On Friday, the Canadian government released a 37-page security policy outlining plans to bolster its military and diplomatic presence in the Arctic, citing growing concerns over Russian and Chinese activities. The document emphasizes that…
The third Conservative non-confidence vote is survived by liberals
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s latest attempt to force a non-confidence vote and topple the minority Liberal government has failed, with both the New Democrats and Liberals voting against the motion. The Conservative motion quoted NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh’s own criticism of the Liberals and called on the House to adopt his stance and vote against…
Controversial marketing stunts by an Indian startup spread anger
An Indian service start-up has found itself at the center of controversy due to a publicity campaign aimed at highlighting workplace stress. Recently, an internal email from Yes Madam went viral on social media, in which employees were informed that the company would “part ways” with anyone who reported feeling stressed at work. However, the…
“Jasprit Bumrah Joins Elite Club as India Faces Tough Test in Adelaide”
Star pacer Jasprit Bumrah further solidified his reputation as one of India’s premier seamers in red-ball cricket, becoming just the third fast bowler to take 50 or more Test wickets in a calendar year. During the second Test in Adelaide against Australia, Bumrah claimed his 50th wicket of 2024 by forcing an edge off Usman…