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POLITICS1 year agoMajor Overhaul to H-1B Visa: $100,000 Fee and New Priorities
The U.S. government has announced sweeping reforms to the H-1B visa program, introducing a one-time fee of $100,000 for employers filing new petitions for workers outside...
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POLITICS1 year agoCarney Sets Ambitious Agenda for Fall Parliamentary Session
Prime Minister Mark Carney has set out a sweeping plan for the fall session of Parliament, unveiling seven key priorities that aim to balance economic renewal,...
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POLITICS1 year agoExplainer: Canada’s Notwithstanding Clause
What Is the Notwithstanding Clause? The notwithstanding clause, formally known as Section 33 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, gives federal or provincial legislatures...
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POLITICS1 year agoEby Promotes B.C. Clean Energy and Critical Minerals in New York
Premier David Eby traveled to New York last week to spotlight British Columbia’s leadership in clean energy and critical minerals, positioning the province as a key...
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POLITICS1 year agoCanada Officially Recognizes Palestine; Parties Divided Over What It Means
Canada has taken a historic step by officially recognizing the State of Palestine. Prime Minister Mark Carney said the recognition aligns with Canada’s longstanding goal of...
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POLITICS1 year agoAvi Lewis Enters NDP Leadership Race
Avi Lewis, the filmmaker, journalist, and political activist, has officially entered the race to lead the federal New Democratic Party (NDP). He made the announcement on...
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POLITICS1 year agoThe Notwithstanding Clause: What’s Happening Now
The Canadian government has intervened in a major Supreme Court case examining the scope of the notwithstanding clause (Section 33 of the Charter). At issue is...
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POLITICS1 year agoCanada’s Inflation Eases Slightly, but Core Pressures Remain
In August 2025, Canada’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 1.9 per cent year over year, up from 1.7 per cent in July. This was slightly below...
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POLITICS1 year agoThousands of B.C. Patients Leave ERs Without Treatment, Report Finds
143,000 Patients Left ERs in 2024 A new report from the Montreal Economic Institute highlights a troubling trend in British Columbia’s health system: in 2024, an...
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POLITICS1 year agoBank of Canada Cuts Interest Rate to 2.50% Amid Softening Economy
Key Rate Reduced for First Time Since March The Bank of Canada has lowered its benchmark overnight interest rate by 25 basis points, bringing it down...
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