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> Daly told the committee that she was seconded to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) while ArriveCan was being developed. She said she had no authority to make decisions about the contracting process and insisted that her role was largely an administrative one.
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> The sun has been very active over the past few days, sending out several strong solar flares and coronal mass ejections (CMEs) which can produce the northern lights.
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I went to see the one at the Nanton Lancaster Museum about 20 years ago. It is a seriously impressive aircraft.
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> The Department of National Defence is actively considering whether to retire some older ships, planes and other items of equipment that have become difficult and costly to maintain — including the aircraft belonging to the iconic Snowbird demonstration squadron.
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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ca/post/25191067
> At more than 21 metres long and with a wingspan exceeding 31 metres, [the Lancaster has an imposing presence](https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/avro-lancaster). It can carry a crew of seven, with three gunner positions, and has four engines.
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> "It's very loud," Slobodian said.
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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ca/post/24920069
> "These are not 'drug dens,' they are health centres," said Philpott, now the dean of health sciences at Queen's University, in a post on X.
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> Johnson said the smooth union certification is a sign the province's single-step certification process is working.
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> In 2022, the B.C. government amended the Labour Code, making it easier to unionize.
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> Previously, the union needed to sign at least 45 per cent of workers at a job site and then hold a certification vote.
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> Now, if at least 55 per cent of employees at a job site sign membership cards, they automatically join the union. A vote is still required if the number of those signing up is between 45 and 55 per cent.
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> "This has never been seen before," said Dieter Cazon, looking out at the water from his office as land and resources manager for the Liidlii Kue First Nation at Fort Simpson, N.W.T.
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> "We've asked elders, 'Does anybody have stories about water being this incredibly low?' Nobody has these stories."
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> Although it has been a month since the deaths of Nakoda and her cubs, Stevens said the loss was still "incredibly difficult" for parks staff, especially those who spent "hundreds and hundreds of hours" monitoring Nakoda, who she described as a "super special" bear.
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> While Canada lags behind in solar adoption, many places including Germany, China, Japan and even the United States are moving quickly.
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> In fact, on certain days, some places are generating so much energy, the price to purchase it is dropping below zero, prompting concerns about storage capacity for the abundant power source.
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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ca/post/24028242
> "Assisted dying is the focal point for this case. But the case has implications beyond that," said Jocelyn Downie, a professor emeritus in the faculty of law and medicine at the University of Dalhousie, who has spent years researching health delivery at religious-run health networks across Canada.
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> "Canadians need to recognize that they can be denied care much beyond assisted dying," Downie said.
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> "There's all kinds of care that they could be denied because governments are allowing faith-based institutions that are publicly funded… to deny care based on their religious beliefs and values."
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> Poliquin led the NML during a tumultuous time. CBC News first broke the story in 2019 of two staff scientists who were investigated and later fired after one of them sent a shipment of deadly viruses to China, sparking a political firestorm over concerns of espionage and laboratory security.
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> In 1992, federal Fisheries Minister John Crosbie shut down the northern cod fishery — putting more than 20,000 people out of work in one of the largest industrial layoffs in Canadian history — as cod catches dwindled and harvesters were alarmed by the sight of smaller and smaller fish.
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toI wonder if this legislation had anything to do with them closing the war room?
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> That legislation is Bill C-59, which would require companies to provide evidence to back up their environmental claims. It is currently awaiting royal assent.
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> As of Thursday, it was also what led the Pathways Alliance, a consortium of Canada's largest oilsands companies, to remove all its content from its website, social media and other public communications.
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> While Canada claims to be a climate leader, the oil and gas we export to other countries have the potential to produce more emissions in a year than every sector in Canada combined, an independent analysis reveals.
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> The three things Lee said buyers need to check for are an item's condition, whether it has any recalls and if it is banned in Canada.
> For instance, Lee said, a used helmet could have hidden internal damage from a previous accident without showing any cracks on the outside. In that case, Lee said buyers' best bet is to ask the item's seller about its history and hope they are honest.
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to[BC] Minister’s statement on federal aquaculture decision
“Again and again, we have asked the federal government to deliver supports for B.C. workers, families and communities as part of any transition plan. Coastal communities need a clear plan and significant funding from the federal government to support workers and communities.
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> "Visitors are asked to respect posted speed limits and no-stopping zones at all times, as well as stay alert and prepared to encounter wildlife at any time, even when driving along fenced sections of the highway. By reducing speeds, driving alertly, and giving wildlife space and respect, you can help reduce wildlife mortality."
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> On June 14, Sealand's Pipistrel Velis Electro will take flight for an introductory flight lesson. It will be the first time a person can purchase a commercial flight on an electric aircraft in Canada. The student will be allowed to operate the aircraft under the guidance of the flight instructor.
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> Sealand Flight is hosting a contest to find a person for the training flight.
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> Building permits issued B.C. in April 2024 totalled 3.13 billion -- up $1.4 billion from March -- and created a record-high 7,521 residential units — up almost 78 per cent compared to the previous month. Based on these figures, B.C. accounted for almost 28 per cent of all new residential units in the country in April.
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> Much of the growth happened on the multi-residential side. Of the new residential units created in April 2024, 95 per cent were multi-residential units.
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> Proposed packaging changes include allowing the lids and containers of cannabis products to be different colours, permitting cut-out windows or transparent packaging so that consumers can see the product before buying, and allowing QR codes so buyers are able to find more information.
https://www.nfb.ca/ if you’re looking for inspiration.
Also https://www.youtube.com/@nfb/videos
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> Massive cavities, mouthfuls of broken teeth, bleeding gums and abscesses — they're just some of the serious dental issues Dr. Melvin Lee has treated in less than two weeks of providing care under Canada's new public dental insurance plan.
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toOrganizations:
- Amnesty International Canadian Section (English-speaking)
- BC Civil Liberties Association
- Canadian Arab Federation
- Canadian Civil Liberties Association
- Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council
- Center for Digital Rights
- Center for Free Expression
- Communications Program, Glendon College, York University
- Digital Public
- National Federation of Teachers of Quebec (FNEEQ-CSN)
- Firearms Institute for Rational Education
- International Civil Liberties Monitoring Group
- InterPares
- Just Peace Advocates/Mouvement Pour Une Paix Just
- League of Rights and Freedoms
- Macdonald-Laurier Institute
- Mines Action Canada
- National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE)
- NSTP Consulting Corp.
- OpenMedia
- Privacy and Access Council of Canada
- Public Interest Advocacy Center (PIAC)
- Response Marketing Association
- Rideau Institute on International Affairs
- Tech Reset Canada
The breakdown in negotiations was mostly due to Canada’s insistence on the UK loosening its food safety regulations, according to several people familiar with the matter.
Canada’s agriculture and food processing market is geared toward exporting to the US, where practices such as chemical carcass-washing and hormone-injected beef and pork are commonplace. In the EU, and the UK by virtue of its former membership of the bloc, such practices are banned.
I don’t blame them for not accepting that deal.
Alberta seniors over the age of 65 will automatically receive a 25 per cent discount on personal registry services including drivers licenses
AB: Driver’s License Renewals/First Issue - $93.00
https://services.edmontonregistry.com/article/90-drivers-licensing-fees
BC: 5-year licence renewal $75, for seniors (65+) $17
https://www.icbc.com/driver-licensing/visit-dl-office/Fees
Wab cleaning house?