Ukrainian officer cadets will take part in an “intensive training program” at the Canadian military’s Royal Military College in St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que., as part of a NATO-developed partnership, says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Mr. Trudeau made the announcement while speaking to reporters in Vilnius, Lithuania, on July 12 as the NATO Leaders’ Summit comes to a close after…
Ukrainian Officer Cadets to Train at Royal Canadian Military College in Quebec, Says Trudeau
July 12, 2023
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Public Health Agency Investigates After Air France Passenger Sat in Blood-Soaked Area
Canada’s public health agency has opened an investigation after a passenger on an Air France flight from Paris to Toronto says he sat amid the uncleaned remnants of a previous passenger’s hemorrhage. The Public Health Agency of Canada says it is aware of the incident on the June 30 flight and cited its mandate to…
Ontario Police Warn Public as Biker Gang Violence Intensifies
In the aftermath of an outbreak of violence between two rival biker gangs in southwest Ontario this weekend, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is warning the public to avoid engaging with or antagonizing gang members. “Outlaws Motorcycle Gangs (OMG) members are known to carry weapons and to engage in violent behaviour. If you encounter an OMG…
‘Most Ethical Energy in the World’: Brian Jean Discusses His New Job as Alberta’s Energy Minister
For Alberta’s recently sworn-in Energy and Minerals Minister Brian Jean, a resident of the epicentre of the province’s energy sector, Fort McMurray, the impact of his new portfolio hits close to home. “I’ve lived in the highs and the lows of the oilsands,” Mr. Jean told The Epoch Times, his voice cracking as he talked about…
BC Port Strike Could End Pending Approval of Terms Set by Federal Mediator
Business and government are responding favourably to a possible breakthrough in the 12-day strike that has shut down all ports along the British Columbia coast. Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan has given a federal mediator 24 hours to send him recommendations to end the dispute between the BC Maritime Employers Association and the International Longshore and…
IN-DEPTH: How Canadians Can Survive Tough Times Amid Rising Interest Rates
Although this week’s announced interest rate hike by the Bank of Canada (BoC) will make things even tougher for Canadians amid rising mortgage rates and tight budgets, there are a number of ways people can ride out this period and manage their finances. “One thing Canadians can do is make a budget plan. Do not…
Bank of Canada Raises Key Interest Rate to 5% as Underlying Inflation Trend Remains Elevated
July 12, 2023
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OTTAWA—The Bank of Canada raised its overnight rate target by a quarter percentage point (25 basis points) to 5 percent on July 12 in response to more persistent excess demand in the economy and slowing downward momentum with inflation. “Canada’s economy has been stronger than expected,” the BoC said in a statement. The central bank…
Bank of Canada Raises Key Interest Rate to 5 Percent
July 12, 2023
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OTTAWA—The Bank of Canada raised its overnight rate target by a quarter percentage point (25 basis points) to 5 percent on July 12 in response to more persistent excess demand in the economy and slowing downward momentum with inflation. “Canada’s economy has been stronger than expected,” the BoC said in a statement. The central bank…
Stop Attacks Against Interim AFN Chief, New Brunswick Leader Implores at Assembly
A First Nations leader from New Brunswick is imploring others to help stop social-media attacks targeting the new interim chief of the Assembly of First Nations. Terry Richardson, chief of Pabineau First Nation in northern NewBrunswick, addressed leaders gathered in Halifax today for the assembly’s annual meeting, held weeks after the ousting of former national…
More Than 1,000 Canadians Take CRA to Court Over Pandemic Payments—and Some Win
In late 2021, Tressa Mitchell was dealing with doctor’s appointments for her ailing mother when she got a call from the Canada Revenue Agency seeking information to verify her eligibility for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit. After the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Mitchell, who has a lung condition, took time off work as a cashier in…
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