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Department poised to kick off FTA talks with EU

Thailand has set its sights on kicking off free trade agreement (FTA) talks with the European Union (EU) this year and accelerating the conclusion of negotiations regarding planned FTAs with the European Free Trade Association (Efta), Canada, Turkey and Sri Lanka, according to the chief of the Trade Negotiations Department.

Bangkok Post

As eligibility for MAID expands, the ethical implications of broad access to medically assisted death need a long, hard look

As a philosophy professor and researcher of end-of-life ethics, I ask the students in my ethics class who should be eligible to receive Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID). Should it be open only to people actively dying from a terminal illness? To anyone with any medical condition that causes them…

The Conversation

4 Marijuana Stocks to Avoid Like the Plague

While marijuana legalization has been rising, the industry is witnessing increased regulations. Moreover, the sector’s revenues have been declining recently. Hence, marijuana stocks Tilray Brands (TLRY), Canopy Growth (CGC), Sundial Growers (SNDL), and Aurora Cannabis (ACB) might be best avoided, given their weak fundamentals and negative profit margins. Keep reading.

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U.S. and allies mark anniversary of Myanmar coup with more sanctions

The United States and its allies imposed further sanctions on Myanmar on Tuesday, marking the two-year anniversary of a military coup with curbs on energy officials and junta members, among others.

Reuters

Historic Canadian temple becomes latest to be hit with anti-India graffiti

‘The hateful act of vandalism has deeply hurt the sentiments of the Indian community in Canada’

The Independent UK

Two years on, Myanmar coup takes a 'catastrophic toll'

Two years after Myanmar's military coup, a young factory worker turned resistance fighter mourns the loss of his leg in battle. A former diplomat has not seen his family in four years. A beauty queen adjusts to a new life in wintry Canada. And an exiled teacher dreams of returning…

Reuters

Canada: PM’s residence is falling to bits – but who’s willing to pay for repairs?

The once grand 24 Sussex Drive in Ottawa, with leaky roof and mould after decades of negligence, is in urgent need of an upgrade

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Music show: Lee Fields on creating ageless sentimental soul

American soul and blues singer Lee Fields has worked with some of the biggest artists in music, from Kool & the Gang to Martin Solveig. Now in his seventh decade, he's still releasing fantastic songs with a voice that pulls all kinds of heartstrings. He stopped by FRANCE 24 to…

France 24

Primates colonised the Arctic during a period of ancient global warming -- their fate offers a lesson as climate change speeds up

Two new species of prehistoric primate were recently identified by scientists studying fossils from Canada’s Ellesmere Island in the high Arctic. The primates are closely related and likely originated from a single colonisation event, following which they split into two species: Ignacius dawsonae and Ignacius mckennai.

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'He always had a smile on his face' - Heartfelt tributes paid to Irish man who died suddenly in Canada

Jeremy Burke, 27, passed away beside his heartbroken girlfriend's side, in Toronto.

Irish Mirror

'Hurricane Hazel,' mayor of Mississauga into her 90's, dies

Hazel McCallion, who led one of Canada’s largest cities into her 90′s, has died, leaving behind a legacy of feisty advocacy and more than three decades of nearly unchallenged leadership

The Independent UK

Passengers need more than apologies from airlines after holiday chaos

A snowball effect initiated in Vancouver created an avalanche of travel chaos over the holidays at a time when many had overcome their fear of travelling following the COVID-19 pandemic and thought it was worth travelling again.

The Conversation

Inside Haute O2, the mountaintop oxygen bar at 7,000 feet in the Canadian Rockies

There are ice bars, and there are oxygen bars. But there is nothing quite like Haute O2, which takes both concepts to new heights—literally.

Fortune

Tucker Carlson sparks backlash after asking for US troops to liberate Canada

Mr Carlson likened Justin Trudeau to a dictator and complained about US military spending in Ukraine

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To revitalize Indigenous communities, the Residential School settlement must prioritize language education

After a decade, the federal government has reached an agreement to settle a class action lawsuit that included 325 First Nations across Canada. The class action was initiated by the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc and shíshálh Nation in 2012. It was concerned with, among other issues, the loss of language and…

Reuters

Canada's Supreme Court gives mixed rulings on gun crime penalties

Canada's Supreme Court found one mandatory minimum sentence for a firearm offence unconstitutional and upheld two others in a pair of decisions published on Friday.

The Walrus

Alone Is about Much More than Pure Survival

The History channel series spins our fear of solitude into a showcase of how much humans can withstand

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‘Tip of the iceberg’: why abuse in Canadian sport is worse than it seems

Canada has been rocked by scandals across many sports that not only exposed abusive coaches but also institutional mismanagement of abuse by national sporting organizations

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Amira Elghawaby appointed as Canada’s first anti-Islamophobia advisor

Her appointment is being hailed as ‘historic moment for Muslims in Canada’

The Conversation

Canada's $2.8 billion settlement with Indigenous Day Scholars is a long time coming

Eleven years. That’s how long it took the federal government to agree with 325 First Nations over the collective loss of language and culture suffered by Day Scholars in the Residential School system in Canada that existed between the mid 1800s until 1996.

Reuters

Canada to send four Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine

Canada will send four Leopard 2 battle tanks to Ukraine, Canadian Defense Minister Anita Anand said on Thursday, after Germany this week allowed other countries to re-export the German-built tank.

The Conversation

What are universities for? Canadian higher education is at a critical crossroads

In recent years, Canadian provinces such as Ontario and Alberta have been attempting to repurpose and reprogram our universities to more narrowly serve the labour market. They’re doing so by adopting performance-based funding in the most profound changes the sector has witnessed in decades.

The Conversation

Why labour strife at universities should concern us all

Universities are important public institutions. The education of students and the research undertaken on campuses have a broad impact throughout our economy and society. In Canada, a significant portion of university budgets also comes from government.

Al Jazeera

Canada appoints first representative to fight Islamophobia

Advocacy group welcomes appointment of Amira Elghawaby to advisory role as ‘historic moment for Muslims in Canada’.

Irish Mirror

Government urged to follow Canada's example and advise people to drink two pints a week maximum

New guidelines on safe drinking from Canadian health authorities recommend less than two drinks a week

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