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…
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 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…
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…
A recent analysis conducted by Global Affairs Canada (GAC) reveals that international students made a substantial economic impact on Canada in 2022, with their expenditures contributing CDN$30.9 billion (US$23 billion) to the nation’s GDP. This figure underscores the pivotal role of international education as a key economic driver for the country. The study claims that…
India’s Consul General Masakui Rungsung met today with Dr. Benoit-Antoine Bacon, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of British Columbia (UBC), to discuss potential areas of increased collaboration in research and higher education. Consul General Rungsung emphasized the value of fostering educational efforts to deepen links between UBC and India during their meeting at the…
Justin Trudeau is not likely to ask about the possibility of a civil war bursting out in the United States in the coming years when he meets with Joe Biden at the G7 summit this week in Italy. That is already an issue being considered by a think group that is part of Trudeau’s cabinet….
The government’s decision to look into claims that some MPs are working as foreign agents is intensifying the political environment in Canada. This comes following a parliamentary committee’s critical report and weeks of pressure from opposition parties. Concerns about the involvement of certain elected officials in foreign influence operations were brought up by a security-focused…
