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USAID cuts will hurt millions in the developing world--but also farmers in the U.S. Cuts in Canada would not have the same impact on farmers here, thanks to Canada's untied aid. www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/02/25/u...

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‘At every turn, the Liberals said ‘no’:’ Singh makes his case for power Health-care workers, union leaders and liberal politicians warned of the dangers of a Conservative election win for public health care www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/02/26/a...

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USAID controversy puts ‘tied’ food aid in the spotlight Canadian farmers would not be affected if Canada were to slash foreign aid funding, because the benefits of untied aid are now clear @jdl56.bsky.social reports: www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/02/25/u...

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Who cares about Canadian foreign aid? I do. And so do millions of other Canadians. With news some politicians in Canada want to cut it, it felt like the right time to start a relief & development beat at Canadian Affairs. @cdnaffairs.bsky.social whocaresaboutforiegnaid.blogspot.com

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The four Liberal candidates were muted in their criticisms of Liberal policies, and largely agreed with each other on most matters @hadassahalencar.bsky.social reports: www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/02/25/l...

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Paid and unpaid caregivers are anxious for Ottawa to create a caregiving strategy. But is there the political will to create one? www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/02/23/a...

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Is the Canadian military doing enough to diversify its ranks? 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦 My latest for @cdnaffairs.bsky.social :

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Canadian Armed Forces officials spoke about the major changes to the military’s recruitment strategy, including relaxed medical standards and a diversity push www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/02/21/c...

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The B.C. government is returning to a model of witnessed safer supply, after a leaked investigation showed pharmacies exploiting drug users for profits @dyslexacon.bsky.social reports: www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/02/20/b...

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Op-Ed: We should be furious about Ontario’s snap election www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/02/19/o...

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Canada to compel diversity disclosures for banks and insurance firms www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/02/17/c...

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Trump bashes Zelensky, remains ‘confident’ on Ukraine deal The EU fears Trump will make serious concessions to Russia and re-write the continent’s security arrangement in a Cold War-style deal www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/02/19/t...

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“Sadly, Canada is a producing country of fentanyl and synthetic opioids,” RCMP organized crime superintendent Mathieu Bertrand has said. cc @dyslexacon.bsky.social Canada cracks down on precursor chemicals to battle fentanyl crisis canadianaffairs.news/2025/02/17/c...

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Health Canada launches two new drug detection units to fight fentanyl trafficking—but will they be enough? Read the latest from @dyslexacon.bsky.social : www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/02/17/c...

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Health Canada launches two new drug detection units to fight fentanyl trafficking—but will they be enough? @dyslexacon.bsky.social reports: www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/02/17/c...

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Excellent reporting by @meagangillmore on a seminal case: Can courts interfere with governments' prorogation decisions? Is Trudeau’s decision to prorogue Parliament unlawful? www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/02/14/w...

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Four years ago, Ottawa admitted 27k immigrants in a single draw, plunging admissions standards to historic lows. Our look back at this moment in time, and look forward to why it matters now www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/02/13/o...

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The ‘outside story’ of Poilievre’s Canada First rally @samforster.bsky.social reports: www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/02/16/t...

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This is a funny, engaging, surprising, elucidating essay by @samforster.bsky.social. In short, a must read: The 'outside story' of Poilievre's Canada First rally www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/02/16/t...

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Yesterday was a big day for Canada-U.S. relations... Here's what I got up to:

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The Federal Court considers whether it is lawful for the Prime Minister to prorogue Parliament so the Liberal Party can hold a leadership race Meagan Gillmore reports: www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/02/14/w...

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Ottawa moves from historic lows to highs in immigrant admission scores www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/02/13/o...

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Trump’s hand to Putin sparks fear, mistrust in frontline Ukraine www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/02/13/t...

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The US has had a drug czar for decades. Experts share how this position has shaped US drug policy—and what it could mean for Canada @dyslexacon.bsky.social reports: www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/02/10/d...

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Facing a slew of criticisms from Palestinians and world leaders, the US Secretary of State said any transfer of Gazans would be temporary www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/02/09/u...

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Canada willing to join US ‘Iron Dome’ missile shield, says defence minister 🇨🇦🇺🇸 www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/02/07/c...

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Riding out with the Canadian troops deployed on Operation Reassurance🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

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Ontario’s conservative governments have a terrible track record when it comes to helping Ontarians on welfare, argues social policy expert John Stapleton: www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/01/29/f...

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Business owners and residents weigh in on the controversial closure of Kensington Market’s overdose prevention site.

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Many Baby Boomers in Quebec call themselves non-religious but identify as Catholic. Their support for Bill 21 is driven by a fear of religious control, researcher says www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/01/26/q...

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Sustained drug use profoundly impacts brain function and physical health, leading to irreversible damage and long-term health risks @dyslexacon.bsky.social reports: www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/01/20/w...

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Alberta is creating an Interdiction Patrol Team to boost border security and appease Trump; some are critical of Alberta doing it alone @samforster.bsky.social reports: www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/01/14/a...

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The provinces are receiving billions in federal funds to address mental health and substance use. Why are so many spending so little? @dyslexacon.bsky.social reports: www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/01/13/p...

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