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PoliticsGovernment identifies anti-Zionism as driver of anti-Jewish hate
The federal government has identified anti-Zionism as a driver of anti-Jewish hate in a progress report. The policy shift has prompted mixed reactions, with some groups supporting the move and others raising concerns about free speech.
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Politics · United StatesGovernment proposes extending fuel excise tax pause
The federal government has introduced a bill to extend the pause on the federal fuel excise tax. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne put forward the legislation, which is now facing significant debate. The measure aims to provide continued financial relief to farmers, families, and truckers.
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PoliticsGovernment intervention in labour disputes divides employers and unions
Employers and unions hold differing views on the extent of the federal government's powers to intervene in labour disputes, according to a government report. The findings highlight a division on how much authority Ottawa should wield in workplace conflicts.
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PoliticsFederal government silence on B.C. fish farm ban prompts industry and advocate questions
Federal Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson stated the plan to ban open-net pen fish farms in British Columbia by 2029 is still in place. However, the government's extended silence on implementation details has led to uncertainty for both industry and advocacy groups.
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Politics · United StatesConservatives demand details of US trade offer Canada rejected
Federal conservatives are calling on the Canadian government to release the full details of a trade offer from the United States that Canada rejected. The party's critic for Canada-U.S. relations, Shuvaloy Majumdar, wrote to Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc requesting the information.
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