🇯🇵Advocates urge to ban shipping horses to Japan for slaughter
Up to 4,000 horses are shipped annually by air from Calgary, Edmonton and Winnipeg to Japan for human consumption. They sell for $8,000-9,000 each. Exported horses are fattened in Japan before being slaughtered, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
Advocacy groups are calling on Marie-Claude Bibeau, the minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, to fulfil a December 2021 mandate letter from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau telling her to "ban the live export of horses for slaughter."
The petition calling for this practice to be banned will be presented in the House of Commons after it expires on February 7.
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Up to 4,000 horses are shipped annually by air from Calgary, Edmonton and Winnipeg to Japan for human consumption. They sell for $8,000-9,000 each. Exported horses are fattened in Japan before being slaughtered, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
Advocacy groups are calling on Marie-Claude Bibeau, the minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, to fulfil a December 2021 mandate letter from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau telling her to "ban the live export of horses for slaughter."
The petition calling for this practice to be banned will be presented in the House of Commons after it expires on February 7.
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Saskatchewan company greenlights Canada's first large-scale geothermal power plant
The procurement and engineering work has already begun on the first phase of a 25-megawatt power facility in southeast Saskatchewan, close to the U.S. border. The project will be supported by a previously announced five-megawatt power purchase agreement with SaskPower — the first geothermal power contract in Canada.
Construction and drilling on the first five-megawatt phase will begin in the fourth quarter of this year, with first power production expected by the summer of 2024.
Once complete, the project will be capable of powering 25,000 households.
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The procurement and engineering work has already begun on the first phase of a 25-megawatt power facility in southeast Saskatchewan, close to the U.S. border. The project will be supported by a previously announced five-megawatt power purchase agreement with SaskPower — the first geothermal power contract in Canada.
Construction and drilling on the first five-megawatt phase will begin in the fourth quarter of this year, with first power production expected by the summer of 2024.
Once complete, the project will be capable of powering 25,000 households.
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Doctors are 'drowning in paperwork'
Doctors Manitoba, a doctor's advocacy organization, is urging the province to act to reduce the amount of administrative work physicians are tasked with: doing paperwork, completing electronic medical records and other time-consuming bureaucratic practices.
The call from Doctors Manitoba is supported by a recent report that says doctors across the country spend 18.5 million hours on unnecessary administrative work every year — the equivalent of 55.6 million patient visits.
🔹If governments across Canada set a target to reduce administrative workload by 10 per cent, that could cut down on fatigue and burnout, improve the quality of patient care and free up doctors for the equivalent of 5.5 million patient visits a year.
🔹In Manitoba, a 10 per cent reduction would open the equivalent of 177,000 patient visits annually.
That would go a long way to improve access to care and reduce record levels of burnout seen in doctors.
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Doctors Manitoba, a doctor's advocacy organization, is urging the province to act to reduce the amount of administrative work physicians are tasked with: doing paperwork, completing electronic medical records and other time-consuming bureaucratic practices.
The call from Doctors Manitoba is supported by a recent report that says doctors across the country spend 18.5 million hours on unnecessary administrative work every year — the equivalent of 55.6 million patient visits.
🔹If governments across Canada set a target to reduce administrative workload by 10 per cent, that could cut down on fatigue and burnout, improve the quality of patient care and free up doctors for the equivalent of 5.5 million patient visits a year.
🔹In Manitoba, a 10 per cent reduction would open the equivalent of 177,000 patient visits annually.
That would go a long way to improve access to care and reduce record levels of burnout seen in doctors.
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🇨🇦🇺🇸Canada confirms takedown of 'high-altitude object' over Lake Huron
The U.S. military shot down a fourth high-altitude object in just over a week on Sunday, this time closer to heavily populated areas in southern Ontario and the U.S. East Coast.
Canadian Defence Minister Anita Anand said in a statement Sunday evening that a "high-altitude object" was detected in U.S. airspace over Lake Huron.
"NORAD launched Canadian and U.S. aircraft to investigate and the object was taken down in U.S. airspace by U.S. aircraft," Anand said.
The move marks the most recent incident in which U.S. fighter jets shot an object out of the sky, starting with a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon off the coast of South Carolina on Feb. 4.
Unidentified cylindrical objects were shot down over Alaska and Yukon on Feb. 9 and 10.
#US
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The U.S. military shot down a fourth high-altitude object in just over a week on Sunday, this time closer to heavily populated areas in southern Ontario and the U.S. East Coast.
Canadian Defence Minister Anita Anand said in a statement Sunday evening that a "high-altitude object" was detected in U.S. airspace over Lake Huron.
"NORAD launched Canadian and U.S. aircraft to investigate and the object was taken down in U.S. airspace by U.S. aircraft," Anand said.
The move marks the most recent incident in which U.S. fighter jets shot an object out of the sky, starting with a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon off the coast of South Carolina on Feb. 4.
Unidentified cylindrical objects were shot down over Alaska and Yukon on Feb. 9 and 10.
#US
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John Tory steps down as Toronto's mayor
John Tory resigned as Toronto’s mayor on Friday after admitting to a relationship with a former office member.
Tory said he had an affair with the woman during the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. It mutually ended earlier this year. The employee is suggestedly a 31-year-old former advisor in the mayor’s office.
Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie is expected to take over as acting mayor until a by-election is held.
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John Tory resigned as Toronto’s mayor on Friday after admitting to a relationship with a former office member.
Tory said he had an affair with the woman during the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. It mutually ended earlier this year. The employee is suggestedly a 31-year-old former advisor in the mayor’s office.
Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie is expected to take over as acting mayor until a by-election is held.
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Alberta broke oil production records in 2022
Alberta set an annual record for oil production last year with an output of approximately 3.73 million barrels daily in crude oil.
The data reveal that the province officially beat its previous oil production record set in 2021 and nearly doubled the amount of oil it produced in 2010.
Alberta is also expected to ship out an additional 500,000 barrels per day upon completing the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion Project in the third quarter of 2023.
#Alberta
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Alberta set an annual record for oil production last year with an output of approximately 3.73 million barrels daily in crude oil.
The data reveal that the province officially beat its previous oil production record set in 2021 and nearly doubled the amount of oil it produced in 2010.
Alberta is also expected to ship out an additional 500,000 barrels per day upon completing the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion Project in the third quarter of 2023.
#Alberta
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Who could replace John Tory as mayor of Toronto?
A byelection will take place within 60 days of the mayor's office being declared vacant. Tory has not yet formally resigned his post, but speculation is already swirling about some of the candidates who may vie to take his place.
Among the potential candidates are:
▪️Gil Penalosa
▪️Michael Ford
▪️Josh Matlow
▪️Brad Bradford
▪️Chloe Brown
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A byelection will take place within 60 days of the mayor's office being declared vacant. Tory has not yet formally resigned his post, but speculation is already swirling about some of the candidates who may vie to take his place.
Among the potential candidates are:
▪️Gil Penalosa
▪️Michael Ford
▪️Josh Matlow
▪️Brad Bradford
▪️Chloe Brown
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🇺🇸Quebec tells Eric Adams to stop buying NY migrants bus tickets
“Any form of assistance to migrants crossing the border where it is strictly forbidden to do so should stop immediately,” - Premier Francois Legault said.
“We understand that the situation of migrants in New York poses major challenges, but the situation in Quebec and particularly in Montreal is even worse and constitutes an important humanitarian issue.”
It was reported earlier this month that Adams was using taxpayer funds to get bus tickets for migrants to travel upstate to Plattsburgh.
#US #Quebec
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“Any form of assistance to migrants crossing the border where it is strictly forbidden to do so should stop immediately,” - Premier Francois Legault said.
“We understand that the situation of migrants in New York poses major challenges, but the situation in Quebec and particularly in Montreal is even worse and constitutes an important humanitarian issue.”
It was reported earlier this month that Adams was using taxpayer funds to get bus tickets for migrants to travel upstate to Plattsburgh.
#US #Quebec
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Premiers accept federal health-care funding proposal
PM Justin Trudeau met with Canada's premiers last week to pitch a plan to send roughly $46.2 billion in new money to the provinces and territories over 10 years to help prop up a faltering health-care system.
Premiers met Monday to discuss the proposal. Ottawa will now hold bilateral meetings with individual provinces to finalize funding agreements.
"We've accepted this for now. But we do recognize that this is not a long-term solution to the health-care funding that is needed within our country," - said Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson.
#healthcare
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PM Justin Trudeau met with Canada's premiers last week to pitch a plan to send roughly $46.2 billion in new money to the provinces and territories over 10 years to help prop up a faltering health-care system.
Premiers met Monday to discuss the proposal. Ottawa will now hold bilateral meetings with individual provinces to finalize funding agreements.
"We've accepted this for now. But we do recognize that this is not a long-term solution to the health-care funding that is needed within our country," - said Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson.
#healthcare
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Majority oppose MAID expansion to mentally ill
The Angus Reid poll released on Monday shows how Canadians react to the Trudeau government’s plan to offer assisted dying to patients with incurable mental illness:
🔹51% of respondents oppose the initiative
🔹31% support it
🔹18% don’t know or aren’t sure
Support rose by 9% compared to 2016, when Angus Reid first asked the question.
The release came two weeks after it was announced that the MAID expansion would be delayed until 2024.
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The Angus Reid poll released on Monday shows how Canadians react to the Trudeau government’s plan to offer assisted dying to patients with incurable mental illness:
🔹51% of respondents oppose the initiative
🔹31% support it
🔹18% don’t know or aren’t sure
Support rose by 9% compared to 2016, when Angus Reid first asked the question.
The release came two weeks after it was announced that the MAID expansion would be delayed until 2024.
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Canada seeking to recover two shot down objects
Canada is searching for two object shot down over the Yukon territory on Feb. 11 and over Lake Huron on Feb. 12.
▪️The search is being conducted in a “fairly large area” of Yukon, roughly between the towns of Dawson City and Mayo. The Royal Canadian Air Force has deployed a CC-130H Hercules, two CC-138 Twin Otters, a CH-148 Cyclone, and a CH-149 Cormorant aircraft to support efforts to recover the debris.
▪️A Canadian Coast Guard vessel carrying RCMP investigators, as well as a drone team, will help locate debris that the is believed to be in the Canadian waters of Lake Huron.
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Canada is searching for two object shot down over the Yukon territory on Feb. 11 and over Lake Huron on Feb. 12.
▪️The search is being conducted in a “fairly large area” of Yukon, roughly between the towns of Dawson City and Mayo. The Royal Canadian Air Force has deployed a CC-130H Hercules, two CC-138 Twin Otters, a CH-148 Cyclone, and a CH-149 Cormorant aircraft to support efforts to recover the debris.
▪️A Canadian Coast Guard vessel carrying RCMP investigators, as well as a drone team, will help locate debris that the is believed to be in the Canadian waters of Lake Huron.
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Canada qualifies automatically for 2026 World Cup
FIFA has confirmed that USA, Mexico and Canada, will automatically qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
The three countries won the right to host the World Cup in a united North American bid.
FIFA historically has given host nations the right to play in the World Cup without going through the usual qualification tournaments, though this is the first time FIFA had to set aside three host bids.
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FIFA has confirmed that USA, Mexico and Canada, will automatically qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
The three countries won the right to host the World Cup in a united North American bid.
FIFA historically has given host nations the right to play in the World Cup without going through the usual qualification tournaments, though this is the first time FIFA had to set aside three host bids.
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Canada expresses serious concern over China Coast Guard laser incident
Manila accuses China's coast guard of trying to block one of its ships in the South China Sea using a laser.
🇨🇦Canadian Ambassador to the Philippines David Hartman said that China's actions were contrary to the maintenance of regional peace and stability, and the rules-based international order.
"Canada underscores its firm and unwavering support for the Philippines in the face of coercive actions of the People’s Republic of China in the South China Sea. As a Party to UNCLOS, the PRC must comply with its obligations, including notably the 2016 SCS Arbitration Decision," Hartman tweeted.
#China
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Manila accuses China's coast guard of trying to block one of its ships in the South China Sea using a laser.
🇨🇦Canadian Ambassador to the Philippines David Hartman said that China's actions were contrary to the maintenance of regional peace and stability, and the rules-based international order.
"Canada underscores its firm and unwavering support for the Philippines in the face of coercive actions of the People’s Republic of China in the South China Sea. As a Party to UNCLOS, the PRC must comply with its obligations, including notably the 2016 SCS Arbitration Decision," Hartman tweeted.
#China
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🇵🇭🇨🇳 Philippines files protest to China over use of laser
The Philippines on Tuesday filed a diplomatic protest calling on Beijing to ensure its vessels cease "aggressive activities" after Manila accused China's coast guard of trying to block one of its…
The Philippines on Tuesday filed a diplomatic protest calling on Beijing to ensure its vessels cease "aggressive activities" after Manila accused China's coast guard of trying to block one of its…
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Roxham Rd. asylum seekers being transferred to Ontario
380 people crossed the border via Roxham Rd. Saturday and Sunday.
Only eight stayed in Quebec. The other asylum seekers were sent to Ontario, where a block of hotel rooms had been made available.
#Quebec
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380 people crossed the border via Roxham Rd. Saturday and Sunday.
Only eight stayed in Quebec. The other asylum seekers were sent to Ontario, where a block of hotel rooms had been made available.
#Quebec
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Toronto confused about whether or not John Tory is actually resigning as mayor
Tory continues to attend City Hall like nothing is amiss. He has yet to formally submit his resignation, meaning that he’s still Toronto’s mayor.
Tory’s office confirmed on Monday that he will remain in office until the city’s 2023 budget is finalized — a process that could take weeks — and that he “will be working to ensure it is approved.”
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Tory continues to attend City Hall like nothing is amiss. He has yet to formally submit his resignation, meaning that he’s still Toronto’s mayor.
Tory’s office confirmed on Monday that he will remain in office until the city’s 2023 budget is finalized — a process that could take weeks — and that he “will be working to ensure it is approved.”
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John Tory steps down as Toronto's mayor
John Tory resigned as Toronto’s mayor on Friday after admitting to a relationship with a former office member.
Tory said he had an affair with the woman during the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. It mutually ended…
John Tory resigned as Toronto’s mayor on Friday after admitting to a relationship with a former office member.
Tory said he had an affair with the woman during the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. It mutually ended…
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Trudeau arrives in Bahamas to meet Caribbean leaders as Haiti crisis deepens
🇧🇸Trudeau is participating as a special guest at the summit of 20 Caribbean leaders in Nassau.
His office said the trip will allow leaders to consider political, security and humanitarian assistance to Haitian people.
🇭🇹Haiti’s de facto Prime Minister Ariel Henry, who was not elected to the role but will nonetheless participate in the Nassau meetings, has asked for foreign military intervention — and the U.S. has previously suggested that Canada could lead one.
The United Nations supports such an intervention, but the idea remains unpopular in Haiti.
#Haiti
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🇧🇸Trudeau is participating as a special guest at the summit of 20 Caribbean leaders in Nassau.
His office said the trip will allow leaders to consider political, security and humanitarian assistance to Haitian people.
🇭🇹Haiti’s de facto Prime Minister Ariel Henry, who was not elected to the role but will nonetheless participate in the Nassau meetings, has asked for foreign military intervention — and the U.S. has previously suggested that Canada could lead one.
The United Nations supports such an intervention, but the idea remains unpopular in Haiti.
#Haiti
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Toronto council finalizes 2023 budget, Tory finally steps down
The $16.2 billion budget was approved Wednesday night.
The new budget includes:
▪️5.5 per cent residential property tax increase
▪️$48.3-million increase to Toronto’s police budget
▪️5 per cent cut in transit service compared to last year
Moments after the meeting was adjourned, Tory submitted his letter of resignation, effective 5 p.m. Friday, February 17.
#Ontario
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The $16.2 billion budget was approved Wednesday night.
The new budget includes:
▪️5.5 per cent residential property tax increase
▪️$48.3-million increase to Toronto’s police budget
▪️5 per cent cut in transit service compared to last year
Moments after the meeting was adjourned, Tory submitted his letter of resignation, effective 5 p.m. Friday, February 17.
#Ontario
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Gas prices increase by 3.7 cents per litre across Newfoundland and Labrador overnight Feb. 16
The Public Utilities Board announced an increase of up to 3.7 cents per litre (cpl) to the price of gas, setting the maximum cost of a litre of regular unleaded self-serve gasoline to $1.677 on the Avalon.
The next price change is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 23.
#Newfoundland #Labrador
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The Public Utilities Board announced an increase of up to 3.7 cents per litre (cpl) to the price of gas, setting the maximum cost of a litre of regular unleaded self-serve gasoline to $1.677 on the Avalon.
The next price change is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 23.
#Newfoundland #Labrador
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🇨🇦🇭🇹Canada will deploy Royal Canadian Navy vessels off the coast of Haiti in the coming weeks
The announcement came during a meeting of Caribbean leaders on Thursday.
The vessels will conduct surveillance, gather intelligence and maintain a maritime presence off the coast of Haiti.
While Trudeau said it was important to confront the “severity” of the situation, Canada stopped short of pledging any type of military presence on the ground.
#Haiti
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The announcement came during a meeting of Caribbean leaders on Thursday.
The vessels will conduct surveillance, gather intelligence and maintain a maritime presence off the coast of Haiti.
While Trudeau said it was important to confront the “severity” of the situation, Canada stopped short of pledging any type of military presence on the ground.
#Haiti
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🎈UFO shot down by $400K US missile may have been a $12 hobby balloon
The Northern Illinois Bottlecap Balloon Brigade fears one of its diligently-tracked gasbags that recently went missing was mistaken as the mystery object taken out by the military over Canada on Feb. 12.
The Pico Balloon — a silver-coated, cylindrically shaped object — reported its last position at 38,910 ft. off the west coast of Alaska on Friday, Feb. 10.
🇨🇦By Saturday, based on the balloon’s projected path, it would have been over the central part of the Yukon Territory around the same time a military Lockheed Martin F-22 shot down an unidentified object of a similar denoscription and altitude in the same Canadian vicinity.
Each missile used to shoot down unidentified objects costs about $400,000.
$400K down the drain🤡
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The Northern Illinois Bottlecap Balloon Brigade fears one of its diligently-tracked gasbags that recently went missing was mistaken as the mystery object taken out by the military over Canada on Feb. 12.
The Pico Balloon — a silver-coated, cylindrically shaped object — reported its last position at 38,910 ft. off the west coast of Alaska on Friday, Feb. 10.
🇨🇦By Saturday, based on the balloon’s projected path, it would have been over the central part of the Yukon Territory around the same time a military Lockheed Martin F-22 shot down an unidentified object of a similar denoscription and altitude in the same Canadian vicinity.
Each missile used to shoot down unidentified objects costs about $400,000.
$400K down the drain🤡
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