Greek tanker seized, Reuters May 31, 2022 OTTAWA – In the wake of May 27 hijacking of two Greek tankers by Iranian terrorist Islamic Revolutionary Guard (IRGC), B’nai Brith Canada urges the Canadian government to take concrete action. B’nai Brith has written to Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Mélanie Joly, askingRead More →
Bill seeks to limit number of handguns to those already in Canada and strip firearms licenses from violent people OTTAWA — A national freeze on the importation, purchase, sale or transfer of handguns is a central part of gun control legislation tabled Monday by the federal Liberals. The measure doesRead More →
A study by the Capgemini Research Institute found that Canadian companies see digital twins as drivers of their sustainability agenda. A digital twin is a virtual replica of a physical system that can continuously model, simulate, monitor, analyze and optimize the physical world. For Example, in retail, digital twins canRead More →
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government introduced legislation on Monday that would put a national freeze on the purchase, sale and transfer of handguns. “One Canadian killed by gun violence is one too many,” read a statement from Trudeau. “I have seen all too well the tragic cost of gunRead More →
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Canada’s large public companies are slowly making progress in disclosing greenhouse gas emissions. This is the problem. Institutional investors have set their own emissions targets and are demanding more climate-related risk data as they race the pros and cons of writing checks to buy positions for their portfolios. But theRead More →
Every workplace has its own unique challenges. Canadian manufacturers, struggling with an aging workforce and a lack of available skilled workers, can face a myriad of labor law issues. Given the wide range of employee classifications – from machine operators and technicians to administrators and management, here are some legalRead More →
The Canadian government has imposed sanctions on the father of British peer and media mogul Evgeny Lebedev, whose peerage has come under increased scrutiny in recent weeks. Boris Johnson pushed forward the honor for his friend in 2020 despite Britain’s security services advising against it, according to the Sunday Times.Read More →
If there’s anyone who can remedy the current turmoil at Toronto’s Pearson airport, it’s the federal government – at least that’s what everyone in the travel industry is hoping not only, but requires as soon as possible. The Customs and Immigration Union (CIU) is the latest speaker to add itsRead More →
Diabetes affects half a billion people worldwide and some 2.3 million people in Ukraine A business coalition raises money, sources insulin and arranges for it to be delivered by drone to high-conflict areas in Ukraine The companies work with Revived Soldiers Ukraine, a non-profit organization that providesRead More →
He believes Russian uranium, which still accounts for about 50% of US consumption, will soon be banned in retaliation for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. “They did it for oil and gas, but they didn’t do it for uranium. But it is coming. It’s done. It will happen,” he said. AccordingRead More →
Posted May 17, 2022 1:00 PM EDT Although there are several ways to become a Canadian citizen, if you are unsure you may wish to obtain proof of citizenship. This document provides definitive proof that you are a Canadian citizen and can be used to apply for a Canadian passport.Read More →
TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The International Airline Pilots Association (ALPA), the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) and Unifor are launching a public campaign calling on the Government of Canada to ensure the safe return of five Canadians who were arbitrarily imprisoned in the Dominican Republic after reporting a crime in which theyRead More →
TECH5 is an international technology company founded by biometrics industry experts, focused on developing disruptive biometric and digital identification solutions through the application of AI and machine learning technologies. TECH5’s target markets include both the public and private sectors with products powering civil ID, digital ID, as well as authenticationRead More →
The Wet’suwet’en Nation’s fight against the Coastal GasLink pipeline project unfolded in Montreal on Thursday, with dozens of protesters gathering outside the headquarters of the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC). The Wet’suwet’en are protesting RBC’s involvement in the gas pipeline project that will cross Wet’suwet’en ancestral territory in northern BritishRead More →
OTTAWA — Three Canadian charter flights to bring Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion will leave Poland in the coming weeks. OTTAWA — Three Canadian charter flights to bring Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion will leave Poland in the coming weeks. Immigration Minister Sean Fraser said the flights will be availableRead More →
Breadcrumb Links Policy News National Canada withdrew from the program in 2005, in part because of its ties to the administration of US President George W. Bush. Author of the article: The Canadian Press Lee Berthiaume Files: Defense Minister Anita Anand Photo by BLAIR GABLE /Reuters Content of the articleRead More →
Once again, Canadian manufacturers run the risk of being affected by American protectionism and must fight to obtain the necessary exemptions. Challenges have been raised after the Biden administration announced new procurement guidelines on Monday that require building materials purchased for federally funded infrastructure projects to be produced in theRead More →
OTTAWA (ON), May 5, 2022 /CNW/ – Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) is calling on the federal government to provide temporary financial relief to businesses affected by supply chain disruptions and work to resolve Buy America and other protectionist measures to mitigate the severe challenges faced by manufacturers. Appearing todayRead More →
When lawmakers in Ontario, Canada updated provincial child protection laws in 2017, some social media users and news sites misinterpreted the effects of the legislation. Some of these claims are now resurfacing online. On April 24, an Instagram Publish shared a screenshot of an October 2017 article titled, “New CanadianRead More →
Consumers, students, government entities and businesses in Canada’s North, including all 25 Nunavut communities, will have access to expanded broadband capacity following a partnership signed between SSi Canada, the developer-operator QINIQ and SSi Mobile broadband services in Nunavut, and SES, the global leader in content connectivity solutions. Under the agreement,Read More →
The rhetoric around inflation and rising food prices has become a focal point for politiciansespecially for those who oppose the current government. Even experts and non-profit organizations are pressure the government to take specific action on food prices. This begs the question: should governments take action to reduce food prices?Read More →