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SummaryConservative Leader Pierre Poilievre vows to cut the federal budget for outside consultants by $10 billion annually if elected, aiming to return fees to levels seen under former Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Speaking in Surrey, B.C., he emphasized that increased government spending has fueled inflation, claiming current consultant costs burden families with over $1,000 in taxes. Poilievre's plan includes cutting waste and capping spending to combat the rising inflation attributed to the Liberal government's spending...

Arctic nations are enhancing their security and sovereignty, with a spotlight on Russia's resource-rich Arctic, which holds vast hydrocarbons and rare earth minerals. Recent discussions led by Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio hint at potential collaboration between American companies and Russia in Arctic projects, despite ongoing tensions due to the Ukraine conflict. Experts like Dr. Tim Reilly note that if Russia seeks U.S. investment, it may jeopardize its...

SummarySome immigrants to Canada, including Calgary restaurant owner Sanjeev Kumar, express concerns that the rapid influx of newcomers has occurred without adequate planning for integration into Canadian society. As part of CBC's What Matters campaign during the federal election, they emphasize the importance of finding a political party that clearly outlines strategies for helping immigrants establish a stable life in the country. Their primary focus is on ensuring that newcomers receive the necessary support to...

Chris Morrissey Dies at 82 Chris Morrissey, a prominent advocate for social progress and LGBT rights, passed away at the age of 82, surrounded by loved ones. She is best known for founding Rainbow Refugee in 2000, a Vancouver-based organization dedicated to assisting individuals fleeing persecution due to their gender identity or sexual orientation, a mission inspired by her own challenging immigration experience with her partner. Morrissey's contributions have had a lasting impact on the...

Scientists have identified a tooth discovered near Old Crow, Yukon, in 2018 as belonging to the oldest known woolly mammoth in North America. This finding challenges the prevailing belief that mammoths migrated to North America from Siberia within the last 100,000 years. The analysis of mitochondrial DNA from the tooth has provided new insights into the migration patterns of these prehistoric creatures. Full Article

During a recent campaign stop in Brantford, Ontario, Prime Minister Mark Carney faced scrutiny over the Liberal Party's policy platform, which promises a $20 billion tax cut, $129 billion in investments, and a balanced budget within three years, despite the looming threat of a recession. Eugene Lang criticized the unrealistic nature of such commitments, emphasizing that no federal government has achieved similar goals while warning of overreliance on uncertain revenue projections. Nevertheless, the Liberals' focus...