Economists question whether sweeping market reforms can rescue the island or ease tensions with Washington
Category: Politics & Policy
Posted inPolitics & Policy
U.S. says needs $80B for Iran war, other bills
Lawmakers weigh massive wartime spending request amid constitutional and fiscal debate
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Billionaire Frank Stronach found guilty of sexual assault
Jury delivers mixed verdict after hearing evidence from seven complainants in closely watched Toronto trial
Posted inCommentary
Editorial: Yes, OAS should be reformed. Here’s why
Our readers said they adamantly opposed a proposal for OAS reform. Here’s how their concerns could be addressed
Posted inAFP, Development Aid, Politics & Policy
Foreign aid cuts push up migrant flows, IOM chief warns
By mid-2024 there were around 304 million international migrants and more than 700 million internal migrants worldwide, UN says
Posted inDevelopment Aid
‘Moving in a herd’: Global shift in development aid underway Â
Experts say a decades-long shift toward more altruistic aid is now reversing across much of the world
Posted inPolitics & Policy
No MAID for mental illness: Parliamentary committee says
Some committee members say the committee’s work was biased and want the Supreme Court to give its opinion; others want more MAID oversight
Posted inProfessional
Workplaces need to take menopause seriously, federal committee told
There are simple, low-cost ways that employers can better support workers experiencing perimenopause or menopause, experts say
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Carney says U.S.-Iran deal could be a ‘game changer’Â
Mark Carney says a U.S.-Iran agreement could reshape the Middle East and improve prospects for regional stability
Posted inPolitics & Policy
G7 leaders welcome Trump ‘change’ on Ukraine
G7 leaders agreed to increase pressure on Russia as Trump signalled a tougher stance on the war in Ukraine