The Senate has amended the Citizenship Act to allow citizenship judges to perform their duties by electronic means. The June 22 amendment states, “A citizenship judge and the Registrar of Canadian Citizenship may in the exercise of their powers and performance of their duties and functions of this Act use the electronic means that are…
Canadians Have ‘Considerable Cynicism’ Toward Federal Budget Day Promises: Report
A Department of Finance survey says most Canadians have “considerable cynicism” about the cabinet’s annual ritual of Budget Day promises, with pollsters observing an “estrangement from the budget” for some taxpayers. “There was considerable cynicism and doubt among participants about the government’s willingness to fulfil its promises and move forward with these measures,” says the research…
Iraqi Parliament Approves New Cabinet in Long-Awaited Vote
BAGHDAD—Iraq’s parliament gave its vote of confidence to a new Cabinet on Thursday, breaking a yearlong political stalemate. It’s the first government since 2005 that doesn’t include members from the bloc of a powerful Shiite cleric. A majority of the 253 lawmakers present voted to appoint 21 ministers, with two posts—the Construction and Housing Ministry…
Musical Chairs: Rishi Sunak Carries Out Cabinet Reshuffle and Sacks Truss Supporters
The UK’s third Prime Minister since July—Rishi Sunak— has carried out a Cabinet reshuffle and replaced a number of ministers who were loyal to his predecessor, Liz Truss. After an audience with King Charles III on Tuesday, Sunak, 42, took over the reins of power and immediately began reshuffling his pack of ministers. Jeremy Hunt…
CCP Reacts to Liz Truss and New Cabinet With Silence and Skepticism
New British Prime Minister Liz Truss took office and announced the members of her new cabinet on Sept. 6. Truss is known for her tough stance on China’s ruling Communist Party (CCP), and so are some of the new cabinet members. CCP leader Xi Jinping hasn’t sent congratulations to Truss, while the regime and its…
CCP Reacts to UK’s Liz Truss and New Cabinet With Silence and Skepticism
New British Prime Minister Liz Truss took office and announced the members of her new cabinet on Sept. 6. Truss is known for her tough stance on China’s ruling Communist Party (CCP), and so are some of the new cabinet members. CCP leader Xi Jinping hasn’t sent congratulations to Truss, while the regime and its…
Alberta United Conservative Government Shuffles Cabinet Amid Leadership Race
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has announced multiple cabinet changes following resignations tied to his party’s leadership race, with Environment Minister Jason Nixon now taking over permanently as finance minister. “As Alberta continues to experience strong economic growth and job creation, our focus is on providing stable and steady government that will allow this growth to…
Best of Treasures: Curved Cabinet Appears to Be in Horner Style
By Helaine Fendelman and Joe Rosson From Tribune News Service Dear Helaine and Joe: I am trying to find information on this piece, which I recently inherited. I have looked on the internet and have gotten lots of suggestions, but I am looking for value and the actual identification of the piece. Any information would…
NTD News Today Full Broadcast (Feb. 08)
One of President Joe Biden’s cabinet members has resigned. That’s after he admitted he treated his colleagues disrespectfully. A new report says labor unions collected tens of millions of dollars in pandemic aid, even though it was supposed to go to small businesses and nonprofits instead. Canada’s House of Commons held an emergency debate in…
Japan PM Says He May Act as Foreign Minister Until New Cabinet Is Formed
TOKYO—Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Thursday he may take on the role of foreign minister until a new cabinet is formed this month, as the incumbent foreign minister took over a key ruling party post. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) officially confirmed on Thursday Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi as the party’s secretary-general,…
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