Tag: Canada
Byelection in Montreal: Bloc wins, and Trudeau loses his second stronghold in the Liberals
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has faced another significant setback as the Liberals lost a key byelection in LaSalle—Émard—Verdun, a riding in Montreal previously considered a stronghold for the party. This follows their defeat in Toronto—St. Paul’s to the Conservatives earlier this year. In addition to the Montreal loss, the NDP managed to retain its seat…
Canada donate up to 200,000 vaccine doses to combat mpox outbreaks
The Canadian government has announced plans to donate up to 200,000 doses of the Imvamune vaccine to help combat the mpox outbreak in Congo and other African countries. The doses will be drawn from Canada’s current vaccine supply, ensuring that the country’s preparedness for mpox remains unaffected. Health Minister Mark Holland stated that this donation…
Canada must come up with new ideas, for its geopolitical and economic strategy to stay relevant
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…
Enrollment of international students has decreased by 45%, according to Universities Canada
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…
Canada detains man accused of plotting a terrorist attack in New York
Canadian and American authorities have arrested a man accused of planning to enter the U.S. to carry out a terrorist attack against Jewish communities in New York City on behalf of the Islamic State group. Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, 20, also known as Shahzeb Jadoon, was detained on Wednesday in Ormstown, Quebec, about 12 miles (19…
Canada’s railway outage is predicted to cost $341 million a day
Canada’s economy faces potential billions in losses if the current rail stoppage, which began on Thursday, continues for an extended period. This disruption, caused by a lockout of workers affiliated with the Teamsters union by Canadian National Railway (CNR) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC), could lead to increased unemployment and higher consumer prices, according…
An expert claims that aged infrastructure is the cause of a significant water main break in Montreal
On Friday, downtown Montreal experienced its second major water main break in just over a month, raising concerns about the city’s aging water infrastructure, according to civil engineer Dr. Rebecca Dziedzic. She is, an assistant professor at Concordia University specializing in building, civil, and environmental engineering, highlighted that the recent break follows a similar incident…
A UN report claims that Canada’s foreign worker program is a “breeding ground” for modern slavery
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…
Canada has been penalized six points by FIFA in Olympic soccer; appeals are being reviewed
Vanessa Gilles, clearly frustrated, struggled to articulate her feelings about the suspension of Canadian women’s soccer coach Bev Priestman. “It’s just a whirlwind of emotions,” the veteran defender said on Saturday. “I’ve been working with sports therapists to keep calm.” Priestman was sent home earlier this week amid a drone spying scandal that has sent…