Saskatchewan launches phase 4 of face the issue campaign to combat interpersonal violence
REGINA: Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe has launched Phase 4 of the Face the Issue campaign, aiming to empower bystanders to recognize and safely intervene in situations of interpersonal violence. The campaign provides clear, practical tools for individuals to make a difference, addressing the
Fewer Canadian Snowbirds Expected to Travel to U.S. This Winter Amid Tighter Border Rules
Toronto :Fewer Canadian snowbirds are expected to travel to the United States this winter as stricter immigration rules and increased border scrutiny dampen travel plans, according to a new industry survey. Snowbird Advisor surveyed 4,000 Canadian travelers, revealing that only 70 per cent
Food Prices in Canada Expected to Rise in 2026 as Meat Costs Surge: Dalhousie Forecast
Halifax:Food prices in Canada are projected to rise between four and six per cent in 2026, driven largely by escalating meat prices, particularly beef, according to the latest forecast by researchers at Dalhousie University. The annual Canada’s Food Price Report warns that beef
Ontario Wrote Off $1.4 Billion Worth of PPE, Now Burning Expired Equipment: Auditor General
Toronto :Ontario has written off more than one billion items of personal protective equipment (PPE) at a cost of $1.4 billion since 2021, and is now burning large quantities of expired supplies, according to a new report from the province’s Auditor General. Auditor
Federal Government to Cut Housing Spending by Over 50%, Build Only 26,000 Homes: Budget Watchdog
Ottawa:Federal spending on housing programs is set to decline by more than half over the next four years, with the government’s flagship $13-billion housing initiative expected to deliver only 26,000 new homes, according to a new report from the Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO).
Alberta energy deal was ‘the last straw,’ says Guilbeault after cabinet resignation
MONTREAL :Former Liberal minister Steven Guilbeault says the Alberta energy memorandum of understanding signed by Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government was “the last straw” that led to his resignation from cabinet, warning Canada is now unlikely to meet its climate change targets. Speaking
Carney brings Trudeau-era minister back into cabinet, adds responsibilities to 2 others
OTTAWA :Prime Minister Mark Carney reshuffled his front bench on Monday, bringing a Trudeau-era minister back into cabinet while assigning additional responsibilities to two senior ministers.Marc Miller has been appointed as the new Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture , with added responsibility
Saskatchewan Expands Trade Engagement with India, Says Premier Scott Moe
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe has reaffirmed the province’s commitment to strengthening its growing trade relationship with India during a meeting with India’s High Commissioner to Canada, His Excellency Shri Dinesh Kumar Patnaik. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Canadian Western
Megan Patterson MLA Thanks First Responders for Their Selfless Service
SASKATCHEWAN: Megan Patterson, MLA, expressed her gratitude to firefighters, first responders and dispatchers in Moose Jaw for their tireless efforts in keeping the community safe. Patterson met with representatives from various organizations, acknowledging the dedication and bravery of these individuals. “Special recognition to
Canada, Pakistan to Enhance Immigration, Visa Services
ISLAMABAD: (Rasheed Dhariwal) Canadian High Commissioner H.E. Tariq Ali Khan welcomed Deputy Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Dr. Harpreet Kochhar to Pakistan, highlighting efforts to enhance people-to-people connections. The visit aimed to bolster cooperation and improve services for Pakistani applicants. “A productive
