Toronto reaches $471-million housing deal with Ottawa to build 53,000 units in the next decade
The federal government says its half-billion-dollar housing deal with Toronto will spur the construction of more than 53,000 units over the next decade, but to critics the agreement is only one step toward addressing the city’s massive affordability problems.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a $471-million deal with Toronto. Ottawa says this will produce 12,000 homes in the first three years – the largest agreement yet through the federal Housing Accelerator Fund.
Under the terms of the accelerator fund, one-quarter of the money will flow immediately, with the rest disbursed over three years. In return, the city has pledged measures that include speeding up home approvals, increasing the supply of rental homes and protecting existing rental stock.
#Ontario #housing #Trudeau
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The federal government says its half-billion-dollar housing deal with Toronto will spur the construction of more than 53,000 units over the next decade, but to critics the agreement is only one step toward addressing the city’s massive affordability problems.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a $471-million deal with Toronto. Ottawa says this will produce 12,000 homes in the first three years – the largest agreement yet through the federal Housing Accelerator Fund.
Under the terms of the accelerator fund, one-quarter of the money will flow immediately, with the rest disbursed over three years. In return, the city has pledged measures that include speeding up home approvals, increasing the supply of rental homes and protecting existing rental stock.
#Ontario #housing #Trudeau
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The 2023 was a very productive year for Africa Intel! We published many analytical materials and tried to provide you with fresh news from all-over the African continent. Our channel jumped from 2k to astounding 14k subscribers in a span of an year! Thank you so much for reading us! It means a lot to us!
Many things happened this year in Africa. Some were great, some were interesting to say the least, and some were really sad ones. However, Africa Intel can say for sure it was a really interesting year! And 2024 promises to bring us even more dramatic, memorable and unexpected events! So stay tuned!
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The 2023 was a very productive year for Africa Intel! We published many analytical materials and tried to provide you with fresh news from all-over the African continent. Our channel jumped from 2k to astounding 14k subscribers in a span of an year! Thank you so much for reading us! It means a lot to us!
Many things happened this year in Africa. Some were great, some were interesting to say the least, and some were really sad ones. However, Africa Intel can say for sure it was a really interesting year! And 2024 promises to bring us even more dramatic, memorable and unexpected events! So stay tuned!
We've also met a lot of incredible people. So, on this occasion, we'd like to share the channels we read ourselves and who support us! Africa Intel admins hope they will be useful to you as well.
@CIG_telegram – broad range of news from a healthy point of view
@meriblood – News, maps, author videos, and great analysis from the U.S. and Latin America
@arabwar – geopolitics and conflict news in arabic
@SouthAfricaReports – the most important news from South Africa.
@TheMediterraneanMan – news and healthy analytics from Egyptian point of view
@Middle_East_Spectator — analytics and everything important about the Middle East region
@BellumActaNews – stay aware of the world conflicts
@topicdujour – current agenda with great sense of humour
@asianomics – fine analytics on the state of things in Asian states
@songofoil – must-read to understand the current energy market
@southafricanminorityunion – the most pressing issues on the South African agenda
@ZA_future_of_the_West – reports about South Africa riots, farm attacks, attacks on civilians in towns
@maplechronicles – all Canadian news in one channel
@DDGeopolitics – newsfeed and analytics about hot topics from allover the world
@AussieCossack — news from Sydney, Australia
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More than 3 million Canadians currently waiting for surgeries, specialists and scans
Recent data from a Regina-based think tank shows that roughly one in eight Canadians are currently waiting for healthcare services across the country.
🔹According to the numbers, 631,527 people are currently waiting for surgeries across Canada. A total of 1,083,957 people are waiting to see a specialist – while 1,419,369 residents are waiting for diagnostic care.
The organization noted that several provinces did not provide complete data on waitlist numbers and estimates the actual total to exceed five million – or one in eight Canadians.
#healthcare
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Recent data from a Regina-based think tank shows that roughly one in eight Canadians are currently waiting for healthcare services across the country.
🔹According to the numbers, 631,527 people are currently waiting for surgeries across Canada. A total of 1,083,957 people are waiting to see a specialist – while 1,419,369 residents are waiting for diagnostic care.
The organization noted that several provinces did not provide complete data on waitlist numbers and estimates the actual total to exceed five million – or one in eight Canadians.
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🇨🇦🇮🇳 RCMP expected to make arrests soon in Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s slaying
Two men who investigators believe fatally shot a prominent Sikh separatist leader in British Columbia are under police surveillance and are expected to be arrested by the RCMP in a matter of weeks, sources say.
Hardeep Singh Nijjar, 45, was leaving a Sikh temple in Surrey on June 18 when he was shot multiple times in a gangland-style slaying. He had been reportedly warned by the Canadian Security Intelligence Service that his life was in danger.
The sources said police will explain the alleged assassins’ involvement and that of the Indian government when charges are laid against the two men.
#India
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Two men who investigators believe fatally shot a prominent Sikh separatist leader in British Columbia are under police surveillance and are expected to be arrested by the RCMP in a matter of weeks, sources say.
Hardeep Singh Nijjar, 45, was leaving a Sikh temple in Surrey on June 18 when he was shot multiple times in a gangland-style slaying. He had been reportedly warned by the Canadian Security Intelligence Service that his life was in danger.
The sources said police will explain the alleged assassins’ involvement and that of the Indian government when charges are laid against the two men.
#India
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🔫 Toronto gun violence dropped 30% in 5 years
Toronto gun violence continued its downward trend in 2023, after hitting a record-high five years ago.
In 2019, the Toronto Police Service's public safety data portal logged 469 shootings and firearm discharges, which killed or harmed 270 people by the end of the year.
As of Dec. 20, 2023, those figures were down by roughly 30 per cent to 326, with 153 people killed or injured.
said Supt. Steve Watts, with Toronto police's organized crime enforcement unit.
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Toronto gun violence continued its downward trend in 2023, after hitting a record-high five years ago.
In 2019, the Toronto Police Service's public safety data portal logged 469 shootings and firearm discharges, which killed or harmed 270 people by the end of the year.
As of Dec. 20, 2023, those figures were down by roughly 30 per cent to 326, with 153 people killed or injured.
That decrease is very significant as you see other jurisdictions in Canada, in the U.S. that are increasing in their shootings and increasing in their homicides.
said Supt. Steve Watts, with Toronto police's organized crime enforcement unit.
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CSIS asking for authority to disclose foreign-interference threats to universities, provinces and cities
Canada’s spy agency is proposing that it be given the legal authority to disclose intelligence to entities such as universities, provinces and municipalities to help combat foreign interference.
The CSIS recently released a consultation paper seeking input on a number of proposed changes to the CSIS Act, one of which would allow it to discuss sensitive intelligence with parties beyond the federal government.
CSIS said its governing legislation as currently written prevents it from speaking frankly to academic institutions about the threats they face. Canadian universities have been targets for espionage.
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Canada’s spy agency is proposing that it be given the legal authority to disclose intelligence to entities such as universities, provinces and municipalities to help combat foreign interference.
The CSIS recently released a consultation paper seeking input on a number of proposed changes to the CSIS Act, one of which would allow it to discuss sensitive intelligence with parties beyond the federal government.
CSIS said its governing legislation as currently written prevents it from speaking frankly to academic institutions about the threats they face. Canadian universities have been targets for espionage.
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New guest guidelines circulating after MPs applauded man who fought for Nazis
Speaker Greg Fergus is looking to implement new guidelines for recognizing certain guests in the House of Commons, after MPs stood twice to applaud a man without knowing he had fought for a Nazi unit.
Draft guidelines on the recognition of guests during a joint address of Parliament have been circulated to all House leaders and other officers of Parliament, said Mathieu Gravel, a spokesperson for Fergus.
he said in a statement.
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Speaker Greg Fergus is looking to implement new guidelines for recognizing certain guests in the House of Commons, after MPs stood twice to applaud a man without knowing he had fought for a Nazi unit.
Draft guidelines on the recognition of guests during a joint address of Parliament have been circulated to all House leaders and other officers of Parliament, said Mathieu Gravel, a spokesperson for Fergus.
Feedback will be incorporated before the Speaker shares these guidelines with members.
he said in a statement.
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🇨🇦🇺🇸✈️ Delivery of Canada's F-35 fighter jets could be delayed — extra costs possible
A top U.S. military officer has warned that the delivery of F-35 aircraft ordered by Canada and other allies could be delayed because of ongoing technical problems.
If that happens, depending on the length of the delay, Canadian taxpayers could have to spend between $400 million and $700 million extra for the stealth fighters.
US Air Force Lt. Gen. Michael Schmidt, the F-35 program executive officer, recently told American lawmakers that the jet program is facing significant challenges in the development of the latest version of the F-35, known as Block 4. Canada is one of several nations that have ordered that aircraft.
#US
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A top U.S. military officer has warned that the delivery of F-35 aircraft ordered by Canada and other allies could be delayed because of ongoing technical problems.
If that happens, depending on the length of the delay, Canadian taxpayers could have to spend between $400 million and $700 million extra for the stealth fighters.
US Air Force Lt. Gen. Michael Schmidt, the F-35 program executive officer, recently told American lawmakers that the jet program is facing significant challenges in the development of the latest version of the F-35, known as Block 4. Canada is one of several nations that have ordered that aircraft.
#US
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Wildfires burned 18.5M hectares of land in 2023
The wildfire season of 2023 was like no other in Canada’s history. With roughly 18.5 million hectares of Canadian land burned, 2023 was the worst wildfire season ever recorded.
It surpassed the previous record of 7.6 million hectares scorched in 1989.
#wildfires
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The wildfire season of 2023 was like no other in Canada’s history. With roughly 18.5 million hectares of Canadian land burned, 2023 was the worst wildfire season ever recorded.
It surpassed the previous record of 7.6 million hectares scorched in 1989.
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NDP’s Jagmeet Singh rules out coalition government with Liberals after next election
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is ruling out the possibility of forming a coalition government with the Liberals if no party wins a clear majority after the next federal election.
Singh said in a year-end interview.
The two parties signed a deal in March 2022 in which the NDP agreed to support the minority Liberals on key votes in Parliament in exchange for action on NDP policy priorities.
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NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is ruling out the possibility of forming a coalition government with the Liberals if no party wins a clear majority after the next federal election.
That’s not something that we’re focused on. We’re focused on getting enough done in this Parliament and then running to win.
Singh said in a year-end interview.
The two parties signed a deal in March 2022 in which the NDP agreed to support the minority Liberals on key votes in Parliament in exchange for action on NDP policy priorities.
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B.C. court blocks new law against public drug use warning of 'irreparable harm'
The British Columbia Supreme Court has blocked new provincial laws against public consumption of illegal substances, prompting concern from the government and a Metro Vancouver mayor.
Friday's ruling in favour of the Harm Reduction Nurses Association imposes a temporary injunction until March 31, pending a constitutional challenge, with the judge saying “irreparable harm will be caused” if the laws come into force.
Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth said in a statement the government was “concerned” by the ruling against laws meant to prevent “the use of drugs in places that are frequented by children and families.”
The Restricting Public Consumption of Illegal Substances Act was passed by the legislature in November, allowing fines and imprisonment for people who refuse to comply with police orders not to consume drugs in certain public places.
#BritishColumbia
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The British Columbia Supreme Court has blocked new provincial laws against public consumption of illegal substances, prompting concern from the government and a Metro Vancouver mayor.
Friday's ruling in favour of the Harm Reduction Nurses Association imposes a temporary injunction until March 31, pending a constitutional challenge, with the judge saying “irreparable harm will be caused” if the laws come into force.
Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth said in a statement the government was “concerned” by the ruling against laws meant to prevent “the use of drugs in places that are frequented by children and families.”
The Restricting Public Consumption of Illegal Substances Act was passed by the legislature in November, allowing fines and imprisonment for people who refuse to comply with police orders not to consume drugs in certain public places.
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Quebec classroom cellphone ban starts after winter break
Quebec's new rule banning cellphones in classrooms will be in effect when students return from the holiday break, making the province the second to implement such a measure, after Ontario.
The directive, which aims to reduce distractions in class, enters into force Dec. 31 and applies to public elementary and secondary schools, but it offers teachers flexibility to let students use phones for specific pedagogical purposes.
#Quebec
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Quebec's new rule banning cellphones in classrooms will be in effect when students return from the holiday break, making the province the second to implement such a measure, after Ontario.
The directive, which aims to reduce distractions in class, enters into force Dec. 31 and applies to public elementary and secondary schools, but it offers teachers flexibility to let students use phones for specific pedagogical purposes.
#Quebec
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🌱Scott Moe says Ottawa’s wishful thinking on climate led to current economic woes
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe blames the federal government’s climate policies for plunging Canadians into rising inflation rates and unaffordability.
Moe accused the federal Liberals of being out of touch with reality and took a swing at the carbon tax specifically for accelerating inflation.
Moe said.
He also called the Liberal government out on the proposed Clean Electricity Regulations which will require the province to have an emission-free grid by the year 2035.
#energy #Saskatchewan
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Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe blames the federal government’s climate policies for plunging Canadians into rising inflation rates and unaffordability.
Moe accused the federal Liberals of being out of touch with reality and took a swing at the carbon tax specifically for accelerating inflation.
[The carbon tax] is pushing up the inflationary aspects of life that families and households are facing across this nation thereby pushing up our interest rates.
Moe said.
He also called the Liberal government out on the proposed Clean Electricity Regulations which will require the province to have an emission-free grid by the year 2035.
Even if we desperately wanted it to, it still isn’t going to happen by 2035, it’ll cost $18 billion more and it isn’t possible. You won’t get there.
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Prime minister's plane breaks down in Jamaica during family holiday
The Canadian Armed Forces was forced to send a second plane to Jamaica after the military aircraft that brought Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to the Caribbean island for a family vacation became "unserviceable."
The first aircraft that transported the Prime Minister's party became unserviceable after arrival.
This is the second time in less than four months that a plane transporting Trudeau has been unable to fly because of mechanical problems.
In September, Trudeau's departure from India after a G20 summit meeting was delayed for two days after pre-flight checks revealed a part on the CC-150 Polaris was faulty and needed to be replaced.
#Trudeau
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The Canadian Armed Forces was forced to send a second plane to Jamaica after the military aircraft that brought Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to the Caribbean island for a family vacation became "unserviceable."
The first aircraft that transported the Prime Minister's party became unserviceable after arrival.
This is the second time in less than four months that a plane transporting Trudeau has been unable to fly because of mechanical problems.
In September, Trudeau's departure from India after a G20 summit meeting was delayed for two days after pre-flight checks revealed a part on the CC-150 Polaris was faulty and needed to be replaced.
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🇨🇦🇺🇦Canada still hasn't delivered $400 million air defence system it promised Ukraine a year ago
A $400-million air defence system promised almost a year ago by Canada to Ukraine has yet to be delivered as plans are still being developed.
The Liberal government announced with great fanfare on Jan. 10, 2023 that it was acquiring the advanced air defence system and associated munitions for Ukraine at a cost of $406 million.
But the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System, or NASAMS, hasn’t been delivered, and plans are still being worked out, National Defence confirmed recently.
National Defence did not provide an estimate on when the air defence system would arrive in Ukraine.
#Ukraine
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A $400-million air defence system promised almost a year ago by Canada to Ukraine has yet to be delivered as plans are still being developed.
The Liberal government announced with great fanfare on Jan. 10, 2023 that it was acquiring the advanced air defence system and associated munitions for Ukraine at a cost of $406 million.
But the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System, or NASAMS, hasn’t been delivered, and plans are still being worked out, National Defence confirmed recently.
National Defence did not provide an estimate on when the air defence system would arrive in Ukraine.
#Ukraine
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🇨🇦🇵🇸Pro-Palestinian demonstrators disrupt mayor’s free skating event at City Hall
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators disrupted a free skate event hosted by Mayor Olivia Chow on Sunday afternoon at Nathan Phillips Square.
The mayor had just started to address the crowd who had gathered for the annual event when she was interrupted by demonstrators calling for a ceasefire in the four-month-old Israel-Hamas war.
She then tried to speak with several of the demonstrators, telling them about a statement she released approximately two months ago in which she indicated her support for a ceasefire.
she said.
However, when she tried to resume addressing the crowd and media, Chow was once again shouted down.
The demonstrators, who were heard shouting “While you’re skating bombs are dropping” to those who had gathered for the family event, were eventually escorted off the ice without further incident.
#Ontario #Palestine
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Pro-Palestinian demonstrators disrupted a free skate event hosted by Mayor Olivia Chow on Sunday afternoon at Nathan Phillips Square.
The mayor had just started to address the crowd who had gathered for the annual event when she was interrupted by demonstrators calling for a ceasefire in the four-month-old Israel-Hamas war.
She then tried to speak with several of the demonstrators, telling them about a statement she released approximately two months ago in which she indicated her support for a ceasefire.
I do agree, you’ve seen my message about ceasefire right? So why don’t you let me continue.
she said.
However, when she tried to resume addressing the crowd and media, Chow was once again shouted down.
The demonstrators, who were heard shouting “While you’re skating bombs are dropping” to those who had gathered for the family event, were eventually escorted off the ice without further incident.
#Ontario #Palestine
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Alberta set to call more workers, even as population boom continues
Another phase of the Alberta is Calling campaign is expected in 2024, this time focused on drawing skilled workers to the province as the economy continues to expand.
Premier Danielle Smith said in a year-end interview.
The province’s population has been growing rapidly over the past two years.
#Alberta #Smith
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Another phase of the Alberta is Calling campaign is expected in 2024, this time focused on drawing skilled workers to the province as the economy continues to expand.
We’ve got a bit of a unique market. And I think we have the ability to continue to welcome people here. This is the place to be.
Premier Danielle Smith said in a year-end interview.
The province’s population has been growing rapidly over the past two years.
#Alberta #Smith
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Jobs data shows gig economy growing, drivers up nearly 50%
More Canadians are turning to ride-sharing or food delivery apps as a source of income, according to the latest data on Canada’s job market.
Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey for December showed 135,000 Canadians between the ages of 16 and 69 provided ride-sharing services in 2023, an increase of 48.1 per cent compared to 2022.
Meanwhile, the number of people who provided delivery services through apps climbed 19.2 per cent from the previous year to 272,000 people.
A whopping 49.9 per cent of people providing app-based transportation and delivery services were located in Canada’s three biggest metropolitan regions: Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal.
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More Canadians are turning to ride-sharing or food delivery apps as a source of income, according to the latest data on Canada’s job market.
Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey for December showed 135,000 Canadians between the ages of 16 and 69 provided ride-sharing services in 2023, an increase of 48.1 per cent compared to 2022.
Meanwhile, the number of people who provided delivery services through apps climbed 19.2 per cent from the previous year to 272,000 people.
A whopping 49.9 per cent of people providing app-based transportation and delivery services were located in Canada’s three biggest metropolitan regions: Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal.
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Canada’s job growth stalls in December, while wages accelerate
Canada’s labour market finished 2023 in the doldrums, with employers pulling back on hiring as part of a broader economic slowdown driven by high interest rates.
The country added just 100 net new jobs in December, after an increase of 25,000 in November and 18,000 in October, according to Statistics Canada. Bay Street analysts were expecting an increase of 13,500 jobs last month.
The unemployment rate remained at 5.8 per cent. It has risen consistently over the past year as rapid population growth has outstripped job creation. But last month, this dynamic was offset by a decline in labour-force participation, keeping the unemployment rate steady.
The stall in job growth appears to shore up the case for the Bank of Canada to start cutting interest rates in the coming quarters.
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Canada’s labour market finished 2023 in the doldrums, with employers pulling back on hiring as part of a broader economic slowdown driven by high interest rates.
The country added just 100 net new jobs in December, after an increase of 25,000 in November and 18,000 in October, according to Statistics Canada. Bay Street analysts were expecting an increase of 13,500 jobs last month.
The unemployment rate remained at 5.8 per cent. It has risen consistently over the past year as rapid population growth has outstripped job creation. But last month, this dynamic was offset by a decline in labour-force participation, keeping the unemployment rate steady.
The stall in job growth appears to shore up the case for the Bank of Canada to start cutting interest rates in the coming quarters.
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🪖Here are a few excerpts from recent issues of the Canadian Military Journal
The journal tries to convey that Canada is a racist country and that patriarchy and white supremacism are rampant in the military.
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The journal tries to convey that Canada is a racist country and that patriarchy and white supremacism are rampant in the military.
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