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Alberta News: Feeding families and children in need
07 Mar

Alberta News: Feeding families and children in need

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, ,
Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s government remains committed to supporting Albertans facing the challenge of higher grocery bills. Since 2020, Alberta’s government has invested more than $31 million to help food banks and community organizations support Albertans in need. This funding has been crucial to meeting the challenge of food insecurity and helping put nutritious food on tables across the province. If passed, Budget 2025 would continue this important funding by providing an another $5 million in food security funding to help meet the needs of Alberta’s rapidly growing population. “No family should have to choose between buying groceries and paying…
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Alberta pushes back on illegal U.S. tariffs
06 Mar

Alberta pushes back on illegal U.S. tariffs

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, ,
Calgary (National Times): Alberta’s government is implementing a proportionate, measured response to U.S. tariffs and taking decisive action on internal trade with free trade and mobility agreements.   As part of its non-tariff retaliatory measures, Alberta is altering its procurement practices to ensure Alberta’s government, as well as agencies, school boards, Crown corporations and Alberta municipalities, purchase their goods and services from Alberta companies, Canadian companies or countries with which Canada has a free trade agreement that is being honoured.   “I will always put the best interests of Alberta and Albertans first. These non-tariff actions are measured, proportionate and put…
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More tax relief on the way for Jasper
06 Mar

More tax relief on the way for Jasper

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s government is committed to ensuring Jasper residents and businesses are supported as the community recovers from last summer’s wildfire. Since the beginning of the wildfire, more than $178 million has been provided from across the provincial government to support Jasper residents and businesses as the community recovers and rebuilds. Budget 2025, if passed, further supports the province’s commitment to the recovery of the Municipality of Jasper by providing more than $3 million in additional revenue stabilization funding to help compensate for lower municipal revenues, reducing the burden on municipal taxpayers.  “As people visit and move back…
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Alberta’s border security plan advancing rapidly to stop illegal activity at US border
06 Mar

Alberta’s border security plan advancing rapidly to stop illegal activity at US border

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsCanada, ,
Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s border security plan is advancing rapidly with more measures in place to stop illegal activity at the Alberta-U.S. border. In December 2024, Alberta’s government announced a $29-million investment to create an Interdiction Patrol Team (IPT) within the Alberta Sheriffs to crack down on illegal cross-border activities threatening lives and livelihoods on both sides of the Alberta-Montana border. Alberta’s government recognizes the need for swift and decisive action that will curb drug trafficking and illegal border crossings to strengthen the province’s border security. The team’s first cohort has been deployed and hiring will continue until all 51…
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Improving safety in combative sport: Minister Schow
06 Mar

Improving safety in combative sport: Minister Schow

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada
Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Minister of Tourism and Sport Joseph Schow issued a statement on the recommendations from the public fatality inquiry into the 2017 death of Timothy Hague. “Alberta’s government takes athlete safety incredibly seriously and our thoughts are with Timothy Hague’s family, loved ones and community," Joseph said. “Last fall, I received 14 recommendations that were set out in the Honourable Justice C.J. Sharpe’s report to the Minister of Justice regarding the public fatality inquiry into the death of Timothy Hague. Since then, we have been hard at work meeting with municipal combative sport commissions and related stakeholders to…
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In Canada Problems of Punjabis increased , new rules implemented
05 Mar

In Canada Problems of Punjabis increased , new rules implemented

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, , ,
Canada ( Rajeev Sharma), March 5, 2025: The problems of Punjabis seem to be increasing. The rules related to visa in Canada have been made more strict, which will affect millions of people from all over India including Punjab. Mostly it will affect the students going to Canada on Study Visa. After the implementation of new strict rules, their permits are being cancelled. 35-40 percent of students who went to Canada on Study Visa are Indians, including a large number of Punjabis.  According to the new rules implemented in Canada, now border and immigration officers can cancel temporary residential visas…
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Jagmeet Singh Urges Lawmaking Before Election Amid National Emergency
05 Mar

Jagmeet Singh Urges Lawmaking Before Election Amid National Emergency

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Ottawa, March 5th , 2025 – New Democratic Party (NDP) leader Jagmeet Singh has made it clear that now is not the time for a federal election. Instead, he insists that lawmakers must focus on passing and implementing crucial legislation before Canadians head to the polls. Singh Prioritizes Stability Over Elections With the country facing pressing challenges, Singh argues that political leaders should focus on governance rather than electioneering. His stance comes amid growing uncertainty over the stability of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s minority Liberal government, which relies on NDP support to pass key policies.In October 2024, Singh voiced concerns…
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Trudeau Counters U.S. Tariffs with 25% Levies, Labels Trump’s Move “Idiotic”
05 Mar

Trudeau Counters U.S. Tariffs with 25% Levies, Labels Trump’s Move “Idiotic”

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada,
Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Outgoing Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has unleashed a fierce response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods, calling it a “trade war” that will boomerang on American households. Speaking Tuesday from Parliament Hill, Trudeau blasted the decision as “downright idiotic,” insisting that Canada—despite its courteous nature—will stand firm when its livelihood is threatened. Trudeau lambasted Trump for attacking “the U.S.’s nearest ally and partner” while forging ties with Vladimir Putin, whom he called a “killer and tyrant.” In a swift counterstrike, Canada will slap 25% tariffs on $155 billion of U.S. imports—starting with $30…
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Ontario’s Ford Drops Starlink, Blocks U.S. Contracts in Trade War Reprisal
05 Mar

Ontario’s Ford Drops Starlink, Blocks U.S. Contracts in Trade War Reprisal

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): In a dramatic escalation of tensions sparked by U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade offensive, Ontario Premier Doug Ford has scrapped a Starlink contract with Elon Musk and prohibited all American companies from securing government work in the province. “The contract’s dead—it’s history,” Ford announced decisively. “We won’t do business with anyone aiding or cheering on economic warfare against our province and nation.” He laid the responsibility at Trump’s feet, stating, “This is on their president, plain and simple.” Trump’s trade war has now triggered a backlash that locks U.S. businesses out of Ontario, undermining claims of “winning”…
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Justin Trudeau Justifies US Anthem Booing While Ford Calls It Out of Bounds
05 Mar

Justin Trudeau Justifies US Anthem Booing While Ford Calls It Out of Bounds

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada,
Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): As trade friction with the U.S. heats up, Ontario Premier Doug Ford is urging Canadians and Americans to stop booing each other’s national anthems, a sentiment at odds with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s acceptance of the behavior as a response to new U.S. tariffs. During a Tuesday press briefing, Ford addressed the fallout from a 25 percent tariff imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump that morning, detailing Ontario’s next steps. While he acknowledged the anger sparked by the trade measures, Ford stressed the importance of civility. “Let’s keep the national anthems out of it,” he implored. “Boo…
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