3 Sask. First Nations reach cows and plows settlements with federal government
Council and chief at Muscowpetung Saulteaux Nation have begun the process of distributing funds from a federal agriculture benefit agreement, more commonly known as a ‘cows and plows’ settlement. “We’re actually working on the distribution today,” Muscowpetung Chief Melissa Tavita said, calling it a “bittersweet moment.” The
Mark Carney ‘disappointed’ in Trump’s 35% tariff on Canada
Prime Minister Mark Carney issued a statement overnight expressing disappointment with U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to increase tariffs to 35 per cent on items not covered by the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement. The move has raised questions about what’s next for the Canadian economy
Scottish men accused in death of Owen Sound, Ont., restaurateur to face extradition hearing
A Scottish court has ruled that two men allegedly connected with the death of an Owen Sound, Ont., restaurateur should face the possibility of extradition to Canada. Sharif Rahman was outside The Curry House on Aug. 17, 2023, when he was attacked after allegedly confronting three men about
Trump criticized Canada’s plan to recognize a Palestinian state during trade talks
‘That will make it very hard for us to make a Trade Deal with them,’ says U.S. president in late night post U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday Canada’s intent to Recognize a Palestinian State will make it “very hard” for the two countries to
Federal Government Phasing Out Hotel Housing for Asylum Claimants
Asylum seekers staying in federally-funded hotels will soon have to check out as Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) says that funding will end in September. A spokesperson for IRCC told CBC News via email that as of Thursday, the federal government was housing
Canada Premiers Conclude Trade Summit with Focus on Crime and Health Care
After two intensive days of negotiations and discussions in Ottawa, Canada’s provincial and territorial premiers wrapped up their annual Council of the Federation summit with a pivot from trade to two pressing domestic issues: public safety and health care. The final session spotlighted
Hockey Canada sexual abuse lawsuit plea bargain ‘reenergized’ discussion on complex issue of sports culture
Justice Maria Carroccia will give decisions in case of 5 ex-world junior players Thursday WARNING: This article gives graphic details of alleged sexual assault and may affect those who have experienced sexual violence or know someone impacted by it. Regardless of the outcome of
Poilievre wants a bill to stop the ‘longest ballot scheme’ introduced this fall
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling on the Liberal government to introduce changes to Canada’s election rules that would curb long ballot protests. Poilievre wrote a letter to government House leader Steven MacKinnon on Tuesday saying legislation should be brought before the House
Canadian PM Carney Pledges to Prioritize National Interests in US Trade Talks
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has assured premiers that he will only sign a trade deal with the United States if it serves the best interests of Canadians. This commitment underscores the government’s focus on protecting Canadian industries and promoting economic growth When
Webinar on contemporary Resistance Poetry in Sindh Held by SANA
The Sindhi Association of North America (SANA) recently organized an international webinar on “Contemporary Resistance Poetry in Sindh” as part of its ongoing series on 21st-century Sindhi literature. The webinar featured prominent poets, researchers, and artists discussing the theme of resistance poetry in
