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Summary Ajay Dilawri announced a historic $60 million donation from the Dilawri Foundation to establish the Dilawri Cardiovascular Institute at Vancouver General Hospital, inspired by the successful treatment of his father by Dr. David Wood. The donation, the largest in both the hospital's history and the foundation's, will fund a new multi-use tower and an innovation fund for cardiovascular research. The institute aims to revolutionize heart care with advanced technologies and a hub-and-spoke model for...

The murderous drug-trafficking network allegedly run by former Team Canada Olympian Ryan Wedding remains active in Canada despite efforts to dismantle the cartel-linked group, as confirmed by the RCMP to CBC News. Wedding was added this year to the FBI’s list of ten most-wanted fugitives. Full Article

Prime Minister Mark Carney's government has introduced legislation aimed at fast-tracking national interest projects, reducing the approvals process from five years to a proposed two-year goal, though this timeline is not guaranteed. The bill, presented by Minister Dominic LeBlanc, focuses on key infrastructure projects and aims to enhance internal trade and labour mobility by removing federal barriers while ensuring consultations with Indigenous peoples and provinces. Concerns have been raised by the Assembly of First Nations...

Summary Minister of Natural Resources and Forests Maïté Blanchette Vézina introduced Bill 97 in the spring to enhance the regional forestry economy and increase the industry's competitiveness. However, various stakeholders have expressed concerns that the bill does not adequately address the needs and challenges of the sector. The criticism suggests that the proposed measures may fall short of effectively supporting the forestry industry in Quebec. Full Article

Recent national polling by Leger Marketing reveals that most Canadians believe the process of provincial separation is complex and requires negotiation with all provinces, as well as a clear majority of voters' support. Public sentiment shows that a simple majority in a referendum is insufficient for secession, with significant support for an unambiguous question on the ballot. The survey indicates that a majority across all regions agree that a province cannot unilaterally decide to separate,...

Summary India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced his participation in the upcoming G7 meeting in Kananaskis, following an invitation from Prime Minister Mark Carney. He expressed optimism about the collaboration between India and Canada, emphasizing their strong democratic ties and shared interests. Modi looks forward to engaging with his Canadian counterpart at the Summit, highlighting the commitment to work together with renewed vigor. Full Article