CanadaOct 16, 2024
Former Alberta justice minister Kaycee Madu faces sanction for calling Edmonton police chief over traffic ticket
Former Alberta justice minister Kaycee Madu is facing disciplinary action from the Law Society of Alberta after a tribunal found he “undermined respect for the administration of justice” by contacting Edmonton’s police chief about a personal traffic ticket.
The law society cited Madu for misconduct related to a 2021 phone call to Chief Dale McFee, which took place shortly after he received a distracted driving ticket. While the society has not yet announced the penalty, the tribunal said Madu’s actions were “worthy of sanction”, with possible outcomes ranging from a suspension to d
CanadaOct 15, 2024
Alberta pulp mill fined $1M for releasing 31 million litres of toxic wastewater into Peace River
The operator of a northwestern Alberta pulp mill has been fined $1 million after nearly 31 million litres of toxic wastewater were released into the Peace River, posing a serious threat to aquatic life and the surrounding ecosystem.
Environment and Climate Change Canada says the 2021 discharge by Mercer Peace River Pulp Ltd. was found to be “acutely lethal” to fish, in violation of the Fisheries Act. The company pleaded guilty last month, and as a result, its name will now be added to the federal Environmental Offenders Registry.
According to investigators, the release occurred in April 20
CanadaOct 15, 2024
Canada designates pro-Palestinian group Samidoun as a terrorist entity; U.S. sanctions Canadian citizen linked to it
The Government of Canada has officially listed the pro-Palestinian group Samidoun as a terrorist organization under the Criminal Code, citing its close ties to a group already designated as a terrorist entity - the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP).
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc announced the designation on Tuesday, saying it is now a criminal offence to donate or provide property, financial assistance, or other resources to the group. LeBlanc said the listing reflects Canada’s “commitment to protecting public safety and countering violent extremism.”
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CanadaOct 15, 2024
Another water main break in Calgary leaves homes without supply, officials say not linked to June rupture
City officials in Calgary are working to repair a new water main break that has left several homes and businesses without supply, though they stress the incident is not related to the major feeder main rupture that caused widespread restrictions earlier this year.
Ryan Kidd, Calgary’s deputy director of water services, said the break occurred on a smaller 250-millimetre cast-iron distribution line near Bowness Road and 51 Street Northwest. The problem was first detected Sunday night when water began bubbling to the surface.
Crews immediately shut down the affected line and began repairs. Kid
CanadaOct 11, 2024
Alberta government shuts down second Edmonton daycare over child safety concerns
The Alberta government has revoked the licence of an Edmonton daycare over what it described as serious risks to the health and safety of children, marking the second such closure in the city this week.
In a statement, the province confirmed that the Waverley Day Care, which had been operating under a probationary licence set to expire on October 31, was ordered to close immediately due to “conditions posing significant danger to children.” Specific details of the violations were not disclosed.
The closure affects 56 licensed child care spaces. Officials say affected families are being con
CanadaOct 11, 2024
Canada’s September jobs data expected to show slight rise in unemployment amid slowing economy
Statistics Canada will release its latest labour force survey this morning, providing a clearer picture of how Canada’s job market performed in September.
Economists surveyed by Reuters predict the country added about 27,000 jobs last month, while the national unemployment rate is expected to edge up to 6.7 per cent from 6.6 per cent in August. In August, the economy added 22,000 jobs, marking continued but modest growth in employment.
The new data will be closely watched as the Bank of Canada also prepares to publish its business outlook survey and consumer expectations report later today -
CanadaOct 11, 2024
Trudeau urges provinces to begin pharmacare talks; B.C. first to sign coverage agreement
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is calling on Canada’s provinces and territories to begin pharmacare negotiations immediately, following the recent passage of federal legislation that lays the foundation for a national drug coverage program.
Speaking to reporters in Laos, where he attended the ASEAN Summit, Trudeau said the passage of the pharmacare bill by the Senate represents “real progress for Canadians,” emphasizing that the next step now lies with provinces to implement it.
The pharmacare legislation, a key element of the confidence-and-supply agreement between the Liberals and the N
CanadaOct 11, 2024
Alberta oilfield company fined $90,000 after worker severely burned in 2021 fire near Valleyview
O’Reilly Oilfield Services Ltd. has been fined $90,000 after pleading guilty to failing to protect the health and safety of workers under its supervision, following a 2021 oilfield fire that left one worker with severe burn injuries in northwest Alberta.
According to the Alberta government, the incident occurred in July 2021 at an oil and gas site near Valleyview, when liquid from a decommissioned pipeline ignited and overflowed from a portable flare stack, sparking a fire that seriously injured a worker.
As part of the sentencing, Crown prosecutors withdrew five other charges against O’Re
CanadaOct 10, 2024
Trudeau applauds Thailand for legalizing gay marriage during meeting at ASEAN summit
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau congratulated Thailand’s new prime minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, on her country’s decision to legalize same-sex marriage, calling it a remarkable step forward for human rights in Asia.
Trudeau made the remarks during a bilateral meeting with Shinawatra while attending the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Vientiane, Laos. He said Thailand’s progress stands out “at a time when rights are backsliding around the world,” describing Shinawatra’s leadership on marriage equality as “exceptional.”
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