Ontario education minister sheds light on tentative CUPE deal
Education Minister Stephen Lecce says that a tentative agreement reached with CUPE over the weekend will provide the union’s lowest paid members with a “significant pay increase” that equals out to about 4.2 per cent annually.
Lecce made the comment to reporters at Queen’s Park as he discussed the eleventh-hour deal to avert a strike that would have shut down in-person learning in most boards as of this morning.
CUPE members still have to ratify the agreement, a process which is expected to take until Nov 27 to complete.
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Education Minister Stephen Lecce says that a tentative agreement reached with CUPE over the weekend will provide the union’s lowest paid members with a “significant pay increase” that equals out to about 4.2 per cent annually.
Lecce made the comment to reporters at Queen’s Park as he discussed the eleventh-hour deal to avert a strike that would have shut down in-person learning in most boards as of this morning.
CUPE members still have to ratify the agreement, a process which is expected to take until Nov 27 to complete.
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Canadian Bank donates $500,000 for transgender surgeries on kids
TD bank donated $500,000 to a hospital program in Ontario that specializes in transgender surgeries for children. Supposedly funds were donated to McMaster Children’s Hospital to help administer irreversible “gender change” procedures.
The donation ”will allow up to 30 extra kids under 18 to undergo ‘gender affirmation’ services per year. The program overall deals with 60 to 70 youths per year.”
The Pediatric Gender Diversity Program aims to provide medical and mental health services to trans and gender diverse youth as part of a comprehensive program that includes adolescent medicine, psychology, psychiatry, endocrinology, speech-language pathology, and social work.
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TD bank donated $500,000 to a hospital program in Ontario that specializes in transgender surgeries for children. Supposedly funds were donated to McMaster Children’s Hospital to help administer irreversible “gender change” procedures.
The donation ”will allow up to 30 extra kids under 18 to undergo ‘gender affirmation’ services per year. The program overall deals with 60 to 70 youths per year.”
The Pediatric Gender Diversity Program aims to provide medical and mental health services to trans and gender diverse youth as part of a comprehensive program that includes adolescent medicine, psychology, psychiatry, endocrinology, speech-language pathology, and social work.
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Quebec ideating new immigration program to accelerate francophone PR
Ahead of the release of its next immigration plan, the province of Quebec is considering a new immigration program that would accelerate the path to permanent residence (PR) for francophone immigrants already living in Quebec.
As part of this new immigration program, Quebec would target “graduates from francophone CEGEP colleges and universities as well as temporary workers who have lived in the province” for some time.
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Ahead of the release of its next immigration plan, the province of Quebec is considering a new immigration program that would accelerate the path to permanent residence (PR) for francophone immigrants already living in Quebec.
As part of this new immigration program, Quebec would target “graduates from francophone CEGEP colleges and universities as well as temporary workers who have lived in the province” for some time.
#Quebec
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🇭🇹 Haiti former PM demands an apology from Canada
In an official protest note dated November 21, 2022, former Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe under the Martelly Presidency, reacts to the sanctions imposed on him by Canada.
"I was totally shocked to learn, through social media, that the Canadian government has decided to sanction me for allegedly financing gangs and supporting criminal activities in Haiti.
This decision is absurd. It is not based on any verifiable fact or evidence, and is inconsistent with my track record of fighting crime and implementing law and order. I vehemently condemn the levity with which these false accusations were made.”
#Haiti
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In an official protest note dated November 21, 2022, former Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe under the Martelly Presidency, reacts to the sanctions imposed on him by Canada.
"I was totally shocked to learn, through social media, that the Canadian government has decided to sanction me for allegedly financing gangs and supporting criminal activities in Haiti.
This decision is absurd. It is not based on any verifiable fact or evidence, and is inconsistent with my track record of fighting crime and implementing law and order. I vehemently condemn the levity with which these false accusations were made.”
#Haiti
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Government of Canada boosts innovation with support for Quebec Biotech Innovation Centre
Supporting innovation contributes to economic development in Quebec's regions. That is why the Honourable Pascale St‑Onge, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for CED, announced two non‑repayable contributions totalling $2,214,600 for the Quebec Biotechnology Innovation Centre (CQIB). This CED assistance will make it possible to offer state‑of-the‑art technological services and equipment to boost the launch of innovative life sciences businesses.
The CQIB is a non-profit organization specializing in mentoring businesses in the pre‑start‑up and start‑up phases in the area of life sciences and health technologies. It also provides consulting services regarding business development, financing, and technical support.
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Supporting innovation contributes to economic development in Quebec's regions. That is why the Honourable Pascale St‑Onge, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for CED, announced two non‑repayable contributions totalling $2,214,600 for the Quebec Biotechnology Innovation Centre (CQIB). This CED assistance will make it possible to offer state‑of-the‑art technological services and equipment to boost the launch of innovative life sciences businesses.
The CQIB is a non-profit organization specializing in mentoring businesses in the pre‑start‑up and start‑up phases in the area of life sciences and health technologies. It also provides consulting services regarding business development, financing, and technical support.
#Quebec
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🇺🇸 Canada gives over US$11 million to PAHO regional vaccines manufacturing initiative
The Government of Canada has announced a $15 million Canadian dollar contribution (US$ 11.2 million) towards a Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) initiative to increase vaccine production capacities in Latin America and the Caribbean.
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The Government of Canada has announced a $15 million Canadian dollar contribution (US$ 11.2 million) towards a Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) initiative to increase vaccine production capacities in Latin America and the Caribbean.
#USA
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Country's biggest union to keep demanding wage hikes
Unifor, Canada’s largest private-sector union, doesn’t plan to ease up on wage demands despite signs inflation is easing off peak levels, complicating the Bank of Canada’s calculus heading into its last interest-rate decision of the year.
Lana Payne, president of Unifor, warned in an interview that workers need to be compensated for damage already done to their purchasing power. Payne’s union, and others, have been ramping up wage demands in recent months, seeking some of the biggest pay gains in a generation.
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Unifor, Canada’s largest private-sector union, doesn’t plan to ease up on wage demands despite signs inflation is easing off peak levels, complicating the Bank of Canada’s calculus heading into its last interest-rate decision of the year.
Lana Payne, president of Unifor, warned in an interview that workers need to be compensated for damage already done to their purchasing power. Payne’s union, and others, have been ramping up wage demands in recent months, seeking some of the biggest pay gains in a generation.
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Canada Silver Cobalt has Expanded its Greenfield Lithium Property in Northern Ontario to Nearly 23,000 Hectares
Canada Silver Cobalt Works Inc. announces it has expanded its holdings between Case and Stimson Townships in the Cochrane District, Ontario by staking new claims for a total holding of 230 square kilometres. All claims are contiguous and are in cooperation with the original property optionor.
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Canada Silver Cobalt Works Inc. announces it has expanded its holdings between Case and Stimson Townships in the Cochrane District, Ontario by staking new claims for a total holding of 230 square kilometres. All claims are contiguous and are in cooperation with the original property optionor.
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Canada imposed sanctions against Belarusian banks and companies
The Canadian government has expanded its sanctions list, adding a number of Belarusian banks, companies and citizens to it, the press service of the Canadian Foreign Ministry said on Nov 22.
According to a report, the National Bank of Belarus, as well as the Development Bank of the Republic of Belarus, Alfa-Bank (Belarus), MTBank and Paritet Bank got under the restriction. Belarusian Railway, Minsk Wheeled Tractor Plant, KB Radar, AGAT - Control Systems, Precision Electromechanics Plant and a number of other companies, most of which are associated with the production of military equipment and dual-purpose products, are also included in the sanctions list of the republic.
Currently, the Canadian sanctions list includes 55 Belarusian companies and organizations.
#Belarus
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The Canadian government has expanded its sanctions list, adding a number of Belarusian banks, companies and citizens to it, the press service of the Canadian Foreign Ministry said on Nov 22.
According to a report, the National Bank of Belarus, as well as the Development Bank of the Republic of Belarus, Alfa-Bank (Belarus), MTBank and Paritet Bank got under the restriction. Belarusian Railway, Minsk Wheeled Tractor Plant, KB Radar, AGAT - Control Systems, Precision Electromechanics Plant and a number of other companies, most of which are associated with the production of military equipment and dual-purpose products, are also included in the sanctions list of the republic.
Currently, the Canadian sanctions list includes 55 Belarusian companies and organizations.
#Belarus
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🇨🇳 Toronto students hold protest in support of dissidents in China
A group of Chinese students demonstrated at Mel Lastman Square, hoping to send their voices of support to dissidents in China, who have been protesting against Beijing’s draconian COVID-19 policies and calling for an end to the authoritarian Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
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A group of Chinese students demonstrated at Mel Lastman Square, hoping to send their voices of support to dissidents in China, who have been protesting against Beijing’s draconian COVID-19 policies and calling for an end to the authoritarian Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
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Canada's immigration rate on the way to a record high
Immigration to Canada increased sharply in September, with nearly a third more new permanent residents than in August. In September, Canada welcomed nearly 30.7% more new permanent residents than in August - a total of 44495 compared to 34050. This contrasts with a 22.2% drop from July to August. September was the best month for immigration this year, with the highest number of new permanent residents arriving in a single month since last November.
The latest Focus Canada poll shows that Canadians support current levels of immigration across the board though this result is controversial enough. The survey was conducted in partnership with the Century Initiative and is based on telephone interviews with 2,000 Canadians between Sept. 6 and Sept. 30, 2022.
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Immigration to Canada increased sharply in September, with nearly a third more new permanent residents than in August. In September, Canada welcomed nearly 30.7% more new permanent residents than in August - a total of 44495 compared to 34050. This contrasts with a 22.2% drop from July to August. September was the best month for immigration this year, with the highest number of new permanent residents arriving in a single month since last November.
The latest Focus Canada poll shows that Canadians support current levels of immigration across the board though this result is controversial enough. The survey was conducted in partnership with the Century Initiative and is based on telephone interviews with 2,000 Canadians between Sept. 6 and Sept. 30, 2022.
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'Freedom Convoy 2.0' being planned for February 2023
James Bauder, the founder of Canada Unity, a group that called for an end to all vaccine mandates, says he's planning a reunion in Ottawa in February 17-21, 2023.
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James Bauder, the founder of Canada Unity, a group that called for an end to all vaccine mandates, says he's planning a reunion in Ottawa in February 17-21, 2023.
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Chinese-Canadian mayors take the municipal reins in British Columbia
In Vancouver and Prince George, residents have just voted in newcomers to municipal politics: Chinese-Canadians, with roots in Hong Kong, who are the first mayors of colour for each city.
Ken Sim, a 53-year-old entrepreneur, last month won 48 per cent of the vote in Vancouver (population: 660,000), handily beating the incumbent mayor Kennedy Stewart.
In Prince George (population: 85,000), Simon Yu, a 62-year-old structural engineer, won 40 per cent of the vote, easily besting his challenger, a former city councillor who only got 27 per cent.
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In Vancouver and Prince George, residents have just voted in newcomers to municipal politics: Chinese-Canadians, with roots in Hong Kong, who are the first mayors of colour for each city.
Ken Sim, a 53-year-old entrepreneur, last month won 48 per cent of the vote in Vancouver (population: 660,000), handily beating the incumbent mayor Kennedy Stewart.
In Prince George (population: 85,000), Simon Yu, a 62-year-old structural engineer, won 40 per cent of the vote, easily besting his challenger, a former city councillor who only got 27 per cent.
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🇺🇸 Freeland 'very worried' U.S. would use Freedom Convoy for implementing protectionist measures
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland testified on Nov 24 that a difficult call with a top adviser to the U.S. president during Freedom Convoy border blockades had her “very worried” that American politicians would try to bring in devastating protectionist measures against Canada.
She described her Feb. 10 call with President Joe Biden’s national economic council director Brian Deese as a “seminal” moment when she “realized as a country, somehow, we had to find a way to bring this to an end.”
#USA
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Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland testified on Nov 24 that a difficult call with a top adviser to the U.S. president during Freedom Convoy border blockades had her “very worried” that American politicians would try to bring in devastating protectionist measures against Canada.
She described her Feb. 10 call with President Joe Biden’s national economic council director Brian Deese as a “seminal” moment when she “realized as a country, somehow, we had to find a way to bring this to an end.”
#USA
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Alberta man charged with importing cocaine, heroin worth $7M into Canada
An Edmonton man has been charged after cocaine and heroin with a street value of $7 million were imported into Canada. The charge stems from an investigation by the Integrated Border Enforcement Team, a joint operation between the RCMP, the Canada Border Services Agency, and the Calgary Police Service.
An Edmonton man has been charged after cocaine and heroin with a street value of $7 million were imported into Canada. The charge stems from an investigation by the Integrated Border Enforcement Team, a joint operation between the RCMP, the Canada Border Services Agency, and the Calgary Police Service.
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An Edmonton man has been charged after cocaine and heroin with a street value of $7 million were imported into Canada. The charge stems from an investigation by the Integrated Border Enforcement Team, a joint operation between the RCMP, the Canada Border Services Agency, and the Calgary Police Service.
An Edmonton man has been charged after cocaine and heroin with a street value of $7 million were imported into Canada. The charge stems from an investigation by the Integrated Border Enforcement Team, a joint operation between the RCMP, the Canada Border Services Agency, and the Calgary Police Service.
#Alberta
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🇺🇸 Biden ordered Trudeau to end Freedom Convoy over fears US car plants would close within hours
President Joe Biden demanded Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stop the 'freedom convoy' that protested at the US-Canada border against vaccine mandates, right before Trudeau invoked emergency powers to end it.
Trudeau is set to testify in Ottawa on Nov 25 regarding his decision to clear out the convoy as part of the Canadian government's investigation into the PM using those powers.
The trucker protest grew until it closed vital trade routes along the Canada-U.S. border and shut down key parts of the capital for more than three weeks. But all border blockades were ended on February 14.
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President Joe Biden demanded Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stop the 'freedom convoy' that protested at the US-Canada border against vaccine mandates, right before Trudeau invoked emergency powers to end it.
Trudeau is set to testify in Ottawa on Nov 25 regarding his decision to clear out the convoy as part of the Canadian government's investigation into the PM using those powers.
The trucker protest grew until it closed vital trade routes along the Canada-U.S. border and shut down key parts of the capital for more than three weeks. But all border blockades were ended on February 14.
#USA
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Alberta bans masking mandates in schools, guarantees in-person learning
The Alberta government says school boards can't require students to wear masks in school or be forced to take classes online.
In a release, the government says it has made regulatory changes that guarantee students have access to in-person learning. The changes also say that students cannot be denied in-person education by school authorities due to their personal decision to wear or not wear a mask.
Premier Danielle Smith says the changes go into effect immediately and will create an inclusive environment by ensuring personal and family choices are respected.
#Alberta
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The Alberta government says school boards can't require students to wear masks in school or be forced to take classes online.
In a release, the government says it has made regulatory changes that guarantee students have access to in-person learning. The changes also say that students cannot be denied in-person education by school authorities due to their personal decision to wear or not wear a mask.
Premier Danielle Smith says the changes go into effect immediately and will create an inclusive environment by ensuring personal and family choices are respected.
#Alberta
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🇨🇦🇺🇸☣️ We are following a heated discussion about biolaboratories in the United States. The topic was kind of brought up by the Republicans to expose the facts of dangerous research in secret centers located all over the world and funded by the Democrats.
In this respect, let us recall some interesting facts about Canada.
According to the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine, part of the coordination of biological laboratories before the war in Ukraine burst out was carried out through the Ukrainian Science and Technology Center (STCU, headquartered in Kiev). The center was established in 1993 at the initiative of the United States, Canada, and Sweden to support scientists and specialists who were associated with work on Soviet weapon of mass destruction and missile technologies. Current STCU member countries include Azerbaijan, Canada, Georgia, Moldova, Sweden, Ukraine, the United States, and Uzbekistan, as well as the European Union.
And a few years ago the National Post wrote that Canada financed the creation of biolaboratories in Kyrgyzstan and managed to invest $6 million of our taxes. They didn't have time to invest the full amount of $30 million because a revolution took place there. But as far as we know, Canada is still trying to participate in supporting research on dangerous pathogens such as anthrax, plague, and so on.
We'll be watching closely to find if there are any new mentions of Canada in this scandal.
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In this respect, let us recall some interesting facts about Canada.
According to the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine, part of the coordination of biological laboratories before the war in Ukraine burst out was carried out through the Ukrainian Science and Technology Center (STCU, headquartered in Kiev). The center was established in 1993 at the initiative of the United States, Canada, and Sweden to support scientists and specialists who were associated with work on Soviet weapon of mass destruction and missile technologies. Current STCU member countries include Azerbaijan, Canada, Georgia, Moldova, Sweden, Ukraine, the United States, and Uzbekistan, as well as the European Union.
And a few years ago the National Post wrote that Canada financed the creation of biolaboratories in Kyrgyzstan and managed to invest $6 million of our taxes. They didn't have time to invest the full amount of $30 million because a revolution took place there. But as far as we know, Canada is still trying to participate in supporting research on dangerous pathogens such as anthrax, plague, and so on.
We'll be watching closely to find if there are any new mentions of Canada in this scandal.
Also, if you have anything to share, please contact us via a bot:
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#USA
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🇺🇸 Though all the story about biosafety problems is not new – it is just the beginning. I’m sure we will have the chance to watch its development.
This is not the first time the issue of biolabs pops up concerning the U.S. For several years already, a number…
This is not the first time the issue of biolabs pops up concerning the U.S. For several years already, a number…
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Moderate earthquake of magnitude 4.9 reported 52 miles south of Vernon, British Columbia
An earthquake of magnitude 4.9 occurred early evening on Nov 25, near Vernon, Regional District of Mount Waddington, British Columbia, as reported by the Department of Natural Resources Canada (NRCAN).
According to preliminary data, the quake was located at a moderately shallow depth of 22 miles. Magnitude and other quake parameters can still change in the coming hours as the agency continues to process seismic data.
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An earthquake of magnitude 4.9 occurred early evening on Nov 25, near Vernon, Regional District of Mount Waddington, British Columbia, as reported by the Department of Natural Resources Canada (NRCAN).
According to preliminary data, the quake was located at a moderately shallow depth of 22 miles. Magnitude and other quake parameters can still change in the coming hours as the agency continues to process seismic data.
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