🔌🌱N.B., N.S. strike deal with Ottawa on phasing out coal and creating a green energy grid by 2030
The governments of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia have received approval from the federal government for their plans to increase the use of renewable energy and stop using coal to generate electricity by 2030.
New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs, Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston and federal Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson made the announcement during a news conference at the end of a day of meetings in Ottawa on Monday.
The plans advanced by the two provinces amount to a modified version of the Atlantic Loop, the massive project that would have seen improved transmission lines between the two provinces to allow for the importation of hydroelectric power from Quebec.
But mounting costs — the latest estimate pegs the project at $9 billion — and questions about how much energy is actually available from Quebec, led the provinces to pursue a pared-back version of the plan that would still see the creation of upgraded transmission lines, but more focus on renewable energy generated within the two provinces, including wind, solar and nuclear.
#NewBrunswick #NovaScotia #Quebec
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The governments of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia have received approval from the federal government for their plans to increase the use of renewable energy and stop using coal to generate electricity by 2030.
New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs, Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston and federal Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson made the announcement during a news conference at the end of a day of meetings in Ottawa on Monday.
The plans advanced by the two provinces amount to a modified version of the Atlantic Loop, the massive project that would have seen improved transmission lines between the two provinces to allow for the importation of hydroelectric power from Quebec.
But mounting costs — the latest estimate pegs the project at $9 billion — and questions about how much energy is actually available from Quebec, led the provinces to pursue a pared-back version of the plan that would still see the creation of upgraded transmission lines, but more focus on renewable energy generated within the two provinces, including wind, solar and nuclear.
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🌎🇨🇦Trudeau hosting Caribbean leaders to talk trade, climate and Haiti crisis
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is welcoming a dozen leaders from across the Caribbean to Ottawa Wednesday, as part of a two-day summit aimed at forming closer ties with Canada.
The Caribbean Community includes 15 countries and five overseas territories, spanning from Bahamas to Trinidad and Tobago, but not including Cuba.
The group, known as CARICOM, works on initiatives ranging from inclusive economic growth to climate change – but lately, it’s been focused on the situation in Haiti.
Wednesday’s meetings are set to involve three working sessions, and Trudeau is expected to meet individually with many leaders between these forums.
On Thursday, the leaders are expected to take part in a trade and investment roundtable, ahead of an afternoon press conference.
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is welcoming a dozen leaders from across the Caribbean to Ottawa Wednesday, as part of a two-day summit aimed at forming closer ties with Canada.
The Caribbean Community includes 15 countries and five overseas territories, spanning from Bahamas to Trinidad and Tobago, but not including Cuba.
The group, known as CARICOM, works on initiatives ranging from inclusive economic growth to climate change – but lately, it’s been focused on the situation in Haiti.
Wednesday’s meetings are set to involve three working sessions, and Trudeau is expected to meet individually with many leaders between these forums.
On Thursday, the leaders are expected to take part in a trade and investment roundtable, ahead of an afternoon press conference.
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Quebec’s Common Front public sector union vote in favour of strike
A common front of four major Quebec labour unions has voted 95 per cent for an unlimited general strike mandate.
The unions are negotiating as one and represent 420,000 public sector workers in health care, education and social services.
Vice-president of the Confederation of National Trade Unions says if workers choose to strike, it likely won’t happen before November.
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A common front of four major Quebec labour unions has voted 95 per cent for an unlimited general strike mandate.
The unions are negotiating as one and represent 420,000 public sector workers in health care, education and social services.
Vice-president of the Confederation of National Trade Unions says if workers choose to strike, it likely won’t happen before November.
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Airbnb faces curbs in Canada after sharp rise in rental costs
Canada’s government is examining new measures to rein in short-term rental services such as Airbnb Inc. as policymakers try to cool inflation in apartment and house rents.
🔹Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said Tuesday the government is looking at what laws or regulations it can bring in to curb the use of platforms that offer rented accommodation for a few days or weeks at a time. She heaped praise on the province of British Columbia, which this week introduced a proposed law to restrict many residents from renting their investment properties on Airbnb, Flipkey and similar services.
She said she has seen estimates that as many as 30,000 more homes could be made available for rent in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver, if those platforms were restricted.
Airbnb disputed the idea that short-term rentals are a major contributor to the current shortages. The company criticized the proposed BC law, saying it would "take money out of the pockets of British Columbians, make travel more unaffordable for millions of residents who travel within BC, and reduce tourism spending."
🔹Freeland did not outline any immediate changes the federal government would make on short-term rentals but said, “If other provinces want to follow BC’s lead, that would be great as well.”
Rents rose 7.3% nationally and 8.4% in British Columbia, which includes Vancouver, one of the country’s most expensive housing markets.
#housing #BritishColumbia #Freeland
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Canada’s government is examining new measures to rein in short-term rental services such as Airbnb Inc. as policymakers try to cool inflation in apartment and house rents.
🔹Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said Tuesday the government is looking at what laws or regulations it can bring in to curb the use of platforms that offer rented accommodation for a few days or weeks at a time. She heaped praise on the province of British Columbia, which this week introduced a proposed law to restrict many residents from renting their investment properties on Airbnb, Flipkey and similar services.
She said she has seen estimates that as many as 30,000 more homes could be made available for rent in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver, if those platforms were restricted.
Airbnb disputed the idea that short-term rentals are a major contributor to the current shortages. The company criticized the proposed BC law, saying it would "take money out of the pockets of British Columbians, make travel more unaffordable for millions of residents who travel within BC, and reduce tourism spending."
🔹Freeland did not outline any immediate changes the federal government would make on short-term rentals but said, “If other provinces want to follow BC’s lead, that would be great as well.”
Rents rose 7.3% nationally and 8.4% in British Columbia, which includes Vancouver, one of the country’s most expensive housing markets.
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🇨🇦🇵🇸🇮🇱A pro-Palestinian protest gathered outside the Israeli consulate in Toronto yesterday following the bombing of a hospital in Gaza.
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🇨🇦🇨🇳 CSIS chief opens up about China's interest in Canadian universities
The head of Canada's intelligence agency spoke openly about China's interest in partnering with Canadian universities to gain a military edge during a conference with his Five Eyes counterparts on Tuesday.
"China has been very transparent," Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) Director David Vigneault said. "Everything that they're doing in our universities and in new technology, it's going back into a system very organized to create dual-use applications for the military."
Vigneault said CSIS has been trying to warn Canadian universities about the People's Republic of China's motivations and is in the process of setting up a research security centre to provide advice directly to research institutions.
Vigneault made the comments on stage during a rare public gathering with spy bosses from the U.S., the U.K., Australia and New Zealand.
The representatives of the Five Eyes intelligence-sharing alliance are meeting in California's Silicon Valley at the invitation of FBI Director Christopher Wray to discuss adversaries' use of technology and threats to innovation and research.
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The head of Canada's intelligence agency spoke openly about China's interest in partnering with Canadian universities to gain a military edge during a conference with his Five Eyes counterparts on Tuesday.
"China has been very transparent," Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) Director David Vigneault said. "Everything that they're doing in our universities and in new technology, it's going back into a system very organized to create dual-use applications for the military."
Vigneault said CSIS has been trying to warn Canadian universities about the People's Republic of China's motivations and is in the process of setting up a research security centre to provide advice directly to research institutions.
Vigneault made the comments on stage during a rare public gathering with spy bosses from the U.S., the U.K., Australia and New Zealand.
The representatives of the Five Eyes intelligence-sharing alliance are meeting in California's Silicon Valley at the invitation of FBI Director Christopher Wray to discuss adversaries' use of technology and threats to innovation and research.
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Majority say Trudeau should step down: poll
A new study from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute finds more than half of Canadians (57%) holding the view that Trudeau should step down, while three-in-ten (28%) say he should lead the Liberals into the next election.
Importantly, 2021 Liberal voters are divided, with close to equal numbers saying he should stay on (44%) or leave the party to a fresh face (41%).
The impetus to make a change may be building, as the Liberals trail the opposition Conservative Party by 11 points in vote intention. Currently, 39 per cent would vote for the CPC candidate in their riding, while 28 per cent say the same of the Liberals. One-in-five (21%) would vote for Jagmeet Singh’s New Democratic Party.
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A new study from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute finds more than half of Canadians (57%) holding the view that Trudeau should step down, while three-in-ten (28%) say he should lead the Liberals into the next election.
Importantly, 2021 Liberal voters are divided, with close to equal numbers saying he should stay on (44%) or leave the party to a fresh face (41%).
The impetus to make a change may be building, as the Liberals trail the opposition Conservative Party by 11 points in vote intention. Currently, 39 per cent would vote for the CPC candidate in their riding, while 28 per cent say the same of the Liberals. One-in-five (21%) would vote for Jagmeet Singh’s New Democratic Party.
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🌎🇨🇦Canada looking to boost Caribbean trade as summit in Ottawa continues
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has welcomed a dozen leaders from across the Caribbean for a two-day summit.
Wednesday’s meetings touched on climate change, reforming financial institutions and securing Haiti from a gang crisis.
🔹Trudeau announced the creation of the Canada-CARICOM strategic partnership – a mechanism that promises to advance shared priorities like health, environment, trade, defence and finance.
🔹Canada also committed up to $58.5 million to the Caribbean Development Bank. According to a statement from Trudeau's office, the money would support renewable energy projects. The statement also says $6 million has been earmarked through the Caribbean Climate Smart Fund for renewable energy systems.
On Thursday, the prime minister is likely to hold one-on-one meetings with some of his counterparts in between talks. Trudeau is also expected to take questions from reporters this afternoon as the summit wraps up.
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has welcomed a dozen leaders from across the Caribbean for a two-day summit.
Wednesday’s meetings touched on climate change, reforming financial institutions and securing Haiti from a gang crisis.
🔹Trudeau announced the creation of the Canada-CARICOM strategic partnership – a mechanism that promises to advance shared priorities like health, environment, trade, defence and finance.
🔹Canada also committed up to $58.5 million to the Caribbean Development Bank. According to a statement from Trudeau's office, the money would support renewable energy projects. The statement also says $6 million has been earmarked through the Caribbean Climate Smart Fund for renewable energy systems.
On Thursday, the prime minister is likely to hold one-on-one meetings with some of his counterparts in between talks. Trudeau is also expected to take questions from reporters this afternoon as the summit wraps up.
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Ottawa has declined to overhaul its access to information system, for the second time
The Liberal government is not acting on the recommendations made by a group of opposition MPs that spent nine months examining the federal access to information system, the second time in less than a year that Ottawa has declined to overhaul its access regime.
In late June, the House of Commons committee on access to information, privacy and ethics published a 99-page report on Canada’s access law, and requested the government formally respond to its 38 recommendations.
That response was tabled on Tuesday and signed by Treasury Board President Anita Anand. In her letter, Ms. Anand declined to act on the committee’s recommendations.
“Overall, the Government shares many of the Committee’s views noted in its recommendations,” the letter signed by Ms. Anand reads. “Having said this, the Government’s current priority is to address the most pressing operational and administrative challenges facing the [access to information] regime.”
The government will review the federal access law in 2025, Ms. Anand said.
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The Liberal government is not acting on the recommendations made by a group of opposition MPs that spent nine months examining the federal access to information system, the second time in less than a year that Ottawa has declined to overhaul its access regime.
In late June, the House of Commons committee on access to information, privacy and ethics published a 99-page report on Canada’s access law, and requested the government formally respond to its 38 recommendations.
That response was tabled on Tuesday and signed by Treasury Board President Anita Anand. In her letter, Ms. Anand declined to act on the committee’s recommendations.
“Overall, the Government shares many of the Committee’s views noted in its recommendations,” the letter signed by Ms. Anand reads. “Having said this, the Government’s current priority is to address the most pressing operational and administrative challenges facing the [access to information] regime.”
The government will review the federal access law in 2025, Ms. Anand said.
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💰Trudeau says Alberta’s Canada Pension Plan exit would cause ‘undeniable’ harm
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he is “deeply concerned” over Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s proposed plans to withdraw the province from the Canada Pension Plan (CPP).
In an open letter to the premier Wednesday, Trudeau said he has instructed his cabinet and officials to do “everything possible” to ensure the CPP remains intact, warning that an Alberta exit would cause “undeniable” harm.
Smith in September launched work on a provincewide consultation on whether to quit the Canada Pension Plan and instead create an Alberta Pension Plan, while releasing a report that estimated the province deserves more than half of the CPP’s assets.
The third-party report says Alberta should get $334 billion, or 53 per cent of the CPP, if it leaves the program in 2027 following the required three-year notification period.
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he is “deeply concerned” over Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s proposed plans to withdraw the province from the Canada Pension Plan (CPP).
In an open letter to the premier Wednesday, Trudeau said he has instructed his cabinet and officials to do “everything possible” to ensure the CPP remains intact, warning that an Alberta exit would cause “undeniable” harm.
Smith in September launched work on a provincewide consultation on whether to quit the Canada Pension Plan and instead create an Alberta Pension Plan, while releasing a report that estimated the province deserves more than half of the CPP’s assets.
The third-party report says Alberta should get $334 billion, or 53 per cent of the CPP, if it leaves the program in 2027 following the required three-year notification period.
#Alberta #Trudeau
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Ontario NDP to push Premier Doug Ford to release personal phone records
The Ontario NDP has prepared an Opposition day motion calling for the Ford government to stop fighting to keep work-related calls on his personal phone secret.
Motions require majority support to pass through the house but can be used by opposition parties to draw attention to priority issues.
In September, government lawyers admitted Ford was using his personal phone to conduct government business. Despite the admission, they continued to refuse to hand over information about who he was talking to through freedom of information laws.
Documents show Ford failed to make a single call on his official government phone over four separate months, including at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
#Ontario #Ford
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The Ontario NDP has prepared an Opposition day motion calling for the Ford government to stop fighting to keep work-related calls on his personal phone secret.
Motions require majority support to pass through the house but can be used by opposition parties to draw attention to priority issues.
In September, government lawyers admitted Ford was using his personal phone to conduct government business. Despite the admission, they continued to refuse to hand over information about who he was talking to through freedom of information laws.
Documents show Ford failed to make a single call on his official government phone over four separate months, including at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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🇨🇦🇮🇱🇵🇸Most Canadians think lasting peace between Israel, Palestinians is not possible: poll
A majority of Canadians don't think lasting peace is possible between Israelis and Palestinians, a new poll suggests.
🔹Slightly more than half of the people responding to the Leger poll said lasting peace isn't possible, while less than one-fifth said a peaceful solution can be reached.
The number who said peace is not possible hit 62 per cent among the people who also claimed to have a good understanding of the ongoing conflict.
🔹The Leger poll found 40 per cent of people said they believed Canada's support to Israel is "about right", while 10 per cent said Canada isn't supportive enough to Israel, and 16 per cent said it is too supportive. More than a third, or 34 per cent, said they had no opinion on.
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A majority of Canadians don't think lasting peace is possible between Israelis and Palestinians, a new poll suggests.
🔹Slightly more than half of the people responding to the Leger poll said lasting peace isn't possible, while less than one-fifth said a peaceful solution can be reached.
The number who said peace is not possible hit 62 per cent among the people who also claimed to have a good understanding of the ongoing conflict.
🔹The Leger poll found 40 per cent of people said they believed Canada's support to Israel is "about right", while 10 per cent said Canada isn't supportive enough to Israel, and 16 per cent said it is too supportive. More than a third, or 34 per cent, said they had no opinion on.
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🇨🇦🇮🇳Canada pulls 41 diplomats amid immunity concerns
Canada has evacuated 41 diplomats and their 42 family members from India after Delhi made good on its threat to strip them of their diplomatic immunity, Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly said Thursday.
"I can confirm that India has formally conveyed its plan to unilaterally remove diplomatic immunities for all but 21 Canadian diplomats and dependents in Delhi by tomorrow, Oct. 20," Joly said.
Joly said that in their "unreasonable" request for diplomatic parity, India would only allow 21 diplomats and their families to maintain their diplomatic status, putting the others at risk for having their protections stripped arbitrarily, leaving them vulnerable to reprisal or arrest.
Chiding India for acting "contrary to international law," and in violation of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, Joly accused India of escalating the bilateral tensions, but Canada will not be reciprocating.
"Let me be clear, Canada will continue to defend international law, which applies to all nations and will continue to engage with India. Now more than ever, we need diplomats on the ground and we need to talk to one another," Joly said.
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Canada has evacuated 41 diplomats and their 42 family members from India after Delhi made good on its threat to strip them of their diplomatic immunity, Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly said Thursday.
"I can confirm that India has formally conveyed its plan to unilaterally remove diplomatic immunities for all but 21 Canadian diplomats and dependents in Delhi by tomorrow, Oct. 20," Joly said.
Joly said that in their "unreasonable" request for diplomatic parity, India would only allow 21 diplomats and their families to maintain their diplomatic status, putting the others at risk for having their protections stripped arbitrarily, leaving them vulnerable to reprisal or arrest.
Chiding India for acting "contrary to international law," and in violation of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, Joly accused India of escalating the bilateral tensions, but Canada will not be reciprocating.
"Let me be clear, Canada will continue to defend international law, which applies to all nations and will continue to engage with India. Now more than ever, we need diplomats on the ground and we need to talk to one another," Joly said.
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🪖Canada receives first set of new armoured vehicles made in London, Ont.
The first of Canada’s new armoured combat support vehicles for the Canadian Armed Forces has been delivered: a set of four ambulances, equipped for combat support.
It’s the first set of vehicles from Canada’s deal to procure 360 armoured combat support vehicles from London, Ont.-based General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada. The project was first announced in 2019, and the first delivery of vehicles was expected to occur in 2025.
The fleet of 360 armoured vehicles will include eight different types of vehicles in order to support different roles on a battlefield, such as “troop transport, command vehicles, electronic warfare, mobile repair, and various combat engineering tasks,” a press release stated.
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The first of Canada’s new armoured combat support vehicles for the Canadian Armed Forces has been delivered: a set of four ambulances, equipped for combat support.
It’s the first set of vehicles from Canada’s deal to procure 360 armoured combat support vehicles from London, Ont.-based General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada. The project was first announced in 2019, and the first delivery of vehicles was expected to occur in 2025.
The fleet of 360 armoured vehicles will include eight different types of vehicles in order to support different roles on a battlefield, such as “troop transport, command vehicles, electronic warfare, mobile repair, and various combat engineering tasks,” a press release stated.
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💉MAID might be extended to include people addicted to drugs
The country’s medical assistance in dying (MAID) program will be expanded next March to give access to people whose sole medical condition is mental illness, which can include substance use disorders. Before the changes take place, however, a special parliamentary committee on MAID will regroup to scrutinize the rollout of the new regulations.
The contentious idea of including people who are addicted to drugs is being discussed this week at a conference for the Canadian Society of Addiction Medicine in Victoria, British Columbia.
“I don't think it's fair, and the government doesn't think it's fair, to exclude people from eligibility because their medical disorder or their suffering is related to a mental illness,” said Dr. David Martell, physician lead for Addictions Medicine at Nova Scotia Health, who is presenting a framework for assessing people with substance use disorders for MAID at the conference.
As Canada prepares to legalize MAID for people with mental disorders, each province will have to develop its own protocol for how to assess people.
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The country’s medical assistance in dying (MAID) program will be expanded next March to give access to people whose sole medical condition is mental illness, which can include substance use disorders. Before the changes take place, however, a special parliamentary committee on MAID will regroup to scrutinize the rollout of the new regulations.
The contentious idea of including people who are addicted to drugs is being discussed this week at a conference for the Canadian Society of Addiction Medicine in Victoria, British Columbia.
“I don't think it's fair, and the government doesn't think it's fair, to exclude people from eligibility because their medical disorder or their suffering is related to a mental illness,” said Dr. David Martell, physician lead for Addictions Medicine at Nova Scotia Health, who is presenting a framework for assessing people with substance use disorders for MAID at the conference.
As Canada prepares to legalize MAID for people with mental disorders, each province will have to develop its own protocol for how to assess people.
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Poilievre says Liberal immigration target driven by Trudeau's 'ideology'
Canada’s immigration system is broken, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre charged Tuesday. Appearing before reporters on Parliament Hill, Poilievre criticized Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s recent comments on housing and pledged to speed up entry for immigrants skilled in the building trades.
The federal government has set a target of welcoming 500,000 immigrants per year by 2025, although some worry about the pressure that could add to the country’s housing crisis, driven by what experts agree is a supply shortage.
Poilievre slammed the Liberal target as driven by Trudeau’s “ideology,” but he did not answer repeated questions about whether he would consider reducing the number.
He said a Conservative government would base its immigration policy on the needs of private-sector employers, the degree to which charities plan to support refugees and the desire for family reunification.
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Canada’s immigration system is broken, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre charged Tuesday. Appearing before reporters on Parliament Hill, Poilievre criticized Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s recent comments on housing and pledged to speed up entry for immigrants skilled in the building trades.
The federal government has set a target of welcoming 500,000 immigrants per year by 2025, although some worry about the pressure that could add to the country’s housing crisis, driven by what experts agree is a supply shortage.
Poilievre slammed the Liberal target as driven by Trudeau’s “ideology,” but he did not answer repeated questions about whether he would consider reducing the number.
He said a Conservative government would base its immigration policy on the needs of private-sector employers, the degree to which charities plan to support refugees and the desire for family reunification.
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🇨🇦🇮🇳 India says Canada has done ‘continued interference’ in its affairs
India on Sunday said its relationship with Canada is passing through a difficult phase and there had been “continued interference” by Canadian personnel in New Delhi’s internal affairs.
“The relationship right now is going through a difficult phase. But I do want to say the problems we have are with a certain segment of Canadian politics and the policies which flow from that,” India’s foreign affairs minister S. Jaishankar said at an event.
Canada had to withdraw 41 of its diplomats from India on Thursday as New Delhi decided to unilaterally revoke their official diplomatic status.
Trudeau said on Friday the Indian government’s crackdown on Canadian diplomats was making normal life difficult for millions of people in both countries.
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India on Sunday said its relationship with Canada is passing through a difficult phase and there had been “continued interference” by Canadian personnel in New Delhi’s internal affairs.
“The relationship right now is going through a difficult phase. But I do want to say the problems we have are with a certain segment of Canadian politics and the policies which flow from that,” India’s foreign affairs minister S. Jaishankar said at an event.
Canada had to withdraw 41 of its diplomats from India on Thursday as New Delhi decided to unilaterally revoke their official diplomatic status.
Trudeau said on Friday the Indian government’s crackdown on Canadian diplomats was making normal life difficult for millions of people in both countries.
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CBSA says more than 29,000 foreign fugitives at large in Canada
The Canada Border Services Agency says more than 29,000 foreign fugitives are at large in the country.
In a report to MPs, management called the 29,248 “wanted inventory” and the lengthy list includes foreigners convicted of crimes. Another 10,041 foreigners banned from Canada were deported.
MPs demanded regular updates on the fugitive count following a 2021 audit that discovered the CBSA lost track of 2,800 foreign criminals in Canada.
The audit found at least 70% of criminal cases were not reviewed annually and lapsed year after year.
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The Canada Border Services Agency says more than 29,000 foreign fugitives are at large in the country.
In a report to MPs, management called the 29,248 “wanted inventory” and the lengthy list includes foreigners convicted of crimes. Another 10,041 foreigners banned from Canada were deported.
MPs demanded regular updates on the fugitive count following a 2021 audit that discovered the CBSA lost track of 2,800 foreign criminals in Canada.
The audit found at least 70% of criminal cases were not reviewed annually and lapsed year after year.
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🌾Feds announce $219 million in drought relief for farmers and ranchers across Sask and western Canada
The federal government has announced $219 million to support farmers and ranchers in western Canada, with Saskatchewan’s livestock producers standing to benefit the most.
Drought conditions have plagued areas of the province for several years, leading to numerous wildfires and grasshopper infestations. The federal ministry of agriculture said this “significant investment” will help producers in covering some of the extraordinary costs they’ve faced this year.
Saskatchewan is set to receive $77 million of the money allocated from the feds.
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The federal government has announced $219 million to support farmers and ranchers in western Canada, with Saskatchewan’s livestock producers standing to benefit the most.
Drought conditions have plagued areas of the province for several years, leading to numerous wildfires and grasshopper infestations. The federal ministry of agriculture said this “significant investment” will help producers in covering some of the extraordinary costs they’ve faced this year.
Saskatchewan is set to receive $77 million of the money allocated from the feds.
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🏦Bank of Canada holds interest rate steady at 5%
The Bank of Canada has decided to keep its benchmark interest rate steady at five per cent, the second straight time the central bank has done so and a sign it may be moving to the sidelines after raising the cost of borrowing 10 times since last year.
The move was widely expected by economists and investors.
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The Bank of Canada has decided to keep its benchmark interest rate steady at five per cent, the second straight time the central bank has done so and a sign it may be moving to the sidelines after raising the cost of borrowing 10 times since last year.
The move was widely expected by economists and investors.
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Freeland says feds will strike 'challenging' balance in fall budget update
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said Tuesday the government's fall economic statement will focus on housing and affordability within a fiscally responsible framework.
"That is a challenging balance to strike. Our government is committed to doing it," she said.
The federal government's financial statements were published Tuesday, revealing the deficit for the 2022-23 fiscal year came in at $35.3 billion. That's $7.7 billion lower than projected in the spring budget.
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Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said Tuesday the government's fall economic statement will focus on housing and affordability within a fiscally responsible framework.
"That is a challenging balance to strike. Our government is committed to doing it," she said.
The federal government's financial statements were published Tuesday, revealing the deficit for the 2022-23 fiscal year came in at $35.3 billion. That's $7.7 billion lower than projected in the spring budget.
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