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Hamilton Spectator
3 hours ago
- Hamilton Spectator
‘Avoid all travel': Canadian government issues new warnings for Thailand and Cambodia
Canada has updated its travel advisories for Thailand and Cambodia, warning of new risks related to the two countries' ongoing conflict. Thailand and Cambodia have been in a conflict this year over a border dispute, with a military clash on July 24 that resulted in at least 12 dead civilians. The Government of Canada's travel advisories for both countries had already urged travellers to 'exercise a high degree of caution.' However, the Canadian government updated both advisories July 24, cautioning of further security risks related to the border dispute. The Canadian government issued three new separate warnings in its travel advisory for Thailand . Travellers are advised to 'avoid all travel' at the Thailand-Cambodia border, and should not travel within 20 kilometres of the border due to the conflict. The government also advises people to 'avoid non-essential travel' to the provinces of Buriram, Si Saket, Surin and Ubon Ratchathani due to the ongoing conflict. Lastly, the government advises people to 'avoid all travel' to the southern provinces of Narathiwat, Pattani, Songkhla and Yala due to periodic violent attacks perpetrated by separatist insurgents there. The Bayon Temple in Siem Reap, Cambodia. The Canadian government issued new warnings for travellers to Cambodia. The Canadian government issued two new warnings in its travel advisory for Cambodia . Travellers are advised to 'avoid all travel' to the Cambodia-Thailand border, and should not travel within 20 kilometres of the border due to the conflict. Furthermore, the government advises people to 'avoid non-essential travel' to the provinces of Banteay Meanchey, Oddar Meanchey and Preah Vihear due to the ongoing conflict. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Hamilton Spectator
4 hours ago
- Hamilton Spectator
‘Exercise a high degree of caution': Canada updates travel advisory for Italy as major event nears
The Government of Canada is alerting travellers to Italy about the potential security risk increase related to an upcoming major event. Canada's travel advisory for Italy already urges travellers to 'exercise a high degree of caution' due to the threat of terrorism. The upcoming Jubilee of Youth is creating a new potential risk with youth from across the world expected to attend. The Jubilee of Youth , from July 28 to Aug. 3, is anticipated to draw a large number of visitors to Rome. If you plan to attend, the Canadian government says you should: The Roman Catholic Church also has its Holy Year from Dec. 24, 2024 to Jan. 6, 2025, which is drawing large numbers of visitors to Rome for pilgrimages and large-scale events. During this period, travellers may see: The Canadian travel advisory also includes more helpful travel information and a link to the Jubilee website. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Hamilton Spectator
21 hours ago
- Politics
- Hamilton Spectator
Carney pledges to uphold Indigenous rights as he meets with Inuit leaders in Inuvik
Efforts to move nation building projects forward faster will not infringe on Indigenous rights or treaties, says Prime Minister Mark Carney. That commitment was made as a day of nation-to-nation talks commenced in Inuvik on July 24. Carney is meeting with Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami President Natan Obed and Inuvialuit Regional Corporation chair Duane Ningaqsiq Smith. '(I'm) very pleased to be able to convene this meeting with the prime minister,' said Obed. 'Your leadership, and especially in convening this meeting so soon after the election and getting back to work within the ICPC (Inuit-Crown Partnership Committee) space is a real indicator that you are willing to work with Inuit in the process that we have set up with the Government of Canada for now eight years or so. 'We come as Inuit understanding that the Government of Canada will always have priorities, and the Inuit will always have priorities,' Obed added. 'Where we meet in the middle is where we can do the best work and implement our modern treaties ensure that we uphold Inuit rights in this country, and then also just build a better Canada.' Indigenous leaders raised concerns after the federal government pushed Bill C-5, the One Canada Economy Act. Carney said during the July 24 press conference that the act will not violate existing treaty rights. The prime minister said the federal government is working to establish a single point of contact in a major projects office, which he said would be up and running by Labour Day. Ottawa is also appointing an Indigenous Advisory Council that will operate out of the major projects office to ensure treaty rights are upheld. 'For too for too long, the attitude in Ottawa has been, why should a project be done, as opposed to in response to initiatives and requests for projects. How can we help the project to move forward?' Carney said. 'I want to be absolutely clear in this public forum what the (One Canada Economy) act could do and what it doesn't do. Want to be clear up front that the act fully respects treaty rights, including modern treaties, the modern treaties with Inuit treaty organizations. 'It fully respects treaty-based environmental assessment processes. In fact, those will be essential for anything that we move forward,' said Carney. 'Really, what the act does is it creates conditions for the federal government to be more effective and efficient in our part of the of the partnership.' The prime minister also touched on Arctic security, indicating that the federal government needed to hear from local stakeholders as to what infrastructure they desire, but hinted at a potential dual-use port in Tuktoyaktuk. 'The minister of National Defence does not sleep,' he quipped. 'I think we're starting to see the first phase of that reaction — 365-day presence in the Arctic, on land, sea and in the air; $6-billion investment in over-the-horizon radar; an expansion of our physical footprint, including with the potential on dual-use port infrastructure. 'Again, we need to hear from you what you think makes the most sense in that regard, so that we can make the right decisions,' the prime minister added. Carney, Smith and Obed will be continuing discussions throughout the day. Among items on the agenda are the Inuvialuit Energy Security Project, housing issues and the Inuvialut Child First Law. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
CTV News
a day ago
- Politics
- CTV News
RCMP commissioner challenges accuracy of Alberta Next survey on provincial policing
RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme waits to appear before the House of Commons Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics committee, Tuesday, February 27, 2024 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld In a letter to the premier, RCMP commissioner Mike Duheme challenged the accuracy of the Alberta Next policing survey, saying some of the information is incorrect. The Alberta Next Panel survey, which launched in late June, aims to collect feedback from Albertans on issues including immigration, the Alberta pension plan and provincial policing. Before taking the survey, participants are required to watch a short video with information about each topic. One video regarding the provincial police service incorrectly asserted that the Government of Canada sets provincial policing priorities, the commissioner said. Duheme pointed out that under Article 6 of the Provincial Police Service Agreements, it is the responsibility of the provincial minister to establish the objectives, priorities and goal of the provincial police service. 'Neither the Government of Canada nor RCMP Headquarters sets priorities in this regard,' wrote Duheme, adding that the Municipal Police Service Agreement enables the head of the municipality to set objectives, priorities and goals of the municipal police service. 'In this vein, the RCMP is, and has been proud to deliver policing services that reflect the priorities and needs of communities across Alberta,' said Duheme. In a response to the letter, the Ministry of Public Safety and Emergency Services said federal white paper, A New Policing Vision for Canada, 'clearly signals a shift in the RCMP's long-term mandate.' The paper said the federal government should be committed to working closely with provinces to support a transition away from contract policing while maintaining strong interoperability with federal policing. Contracts with municipalities and the RCMP are set to expire in 2032. The paper also said provinces should be on a path to fully exercise their responsibilities over policing, adding that provinces are best placed to define their own policing models. Duheme addressed a statement in the video that claimed regular members in Alberta are prevented from obtaining promotional opportunities in the province on the belief that they must be bilingual, saying it is inaccurate. 'In addition, I assure you that the RCMP does not move regular members out of communities on a 'moment's notice,' said Duheme. 'The process to relocate a member includes careful planning to support them and their families should they choose to pursue another opportunity. This choice is up to each individual member.' The ministry's statement said the RCMP previously confirmed in a CBC story that all deputy and assistant commissioner positions in Ottawa are designated bilingual, as are senior positions held by civilians within senior staff. 'On bilingualism, the RCMP is wrong,' said the statement from press secretary Arthur Green. However, the story also discovered that many senior officers in bilingual-designated positions can't speak French and aren't learning it. A 'frequently asked questions' portion of the document contained an inaccuracy related to the distinction between major crimes and the RCMP's federal policing program, claimed Duheme. 'I would like to clarify that in the context of a transition, the RCMP would retain responsibility for investigating criminal activity that poses the highest threat to Canada through its federal policing mandate,' wrote Duheme. The responsibility for major crimes investigations, such as homicides, would be retained by the incoming police or jurisdiction, which is currently the case where the service is delivered by Alberta RCMP as the provincial police service. Premier Danielle Smith unveiled a plan for the Alberta Sheriffs Police Service last month, allowing municipalities to opt for a provincial police service over the RCMP. The move has had mixed reactions and has raised questions about recruitment while RCMP has been struggling to hire officers.
Cision Canada
2 days ago
- Health
- Cision Canada
Canada advances initiatives to protect the right to a healthy environment and enhance chemicals management Français
GATINEAU, QC, July 23, 2025 /CNW/ - To protect human health and the environment for future generations, the federal government is taking decisive action. Recognizing the deep interconnection between Canadian health and the environment, these sustainable efforts will create a clean and safe environment for all. The Government of Canada is now releasing: the Implementation Framework for the Right to a Healthy Environment under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA) the Plan of Priorities for chemicals management the Strategy to Replace, Reduce or Refine Vertebrate Animal Testing under CEPA These publications are key requirements under the modernized Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA). The Implementation Framework sets out the meaning of the right to a healthy environment and provides guidance on how the Government of Canada considers this right in the administration of CEPA. The Framework provides a new lens for decision-making to support and encourage strong protection of both the environment and people who may be disproportionally impacted by pollution, now and in the future. The Plan of Priorities outlines upcoming initiatives to address chemical substances in Canada. It includes a list of substances to be assessed and elaborates on activities that support the assessment, control, and management of risks posed by substances. This Plan builds on Canada's existing strong foundation for chemicals management. Linked to the Plan of Priorities, the Strategy to Replace, Reduce or Refine Vertebrate Animal Testing will help guide continued efforts toward the replacement, reduction, or refinement of vertebrate animal testing under CEPA. These initiatives work together to help protect the environment and the health of all people in Canada. Quotes "The Implementation Framework for the Right to a Healthy Environment under CEPA and the Plan of Priorities represent important steps forward in safeguarding the health of people in Canada and the environment. Initiatives like these will allow us to respond effectively to a changing and complex global chemical landscape and ensure that the right to a healthy environment is considered when making decisions under CEPA." – The Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Quick facts The Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 is one of Canada's core environmental laws. On June 13, 2023, Bill S-5, Strengthening Environmental Protection for a Healthier Canada Act, received Royal Assent. This was the first set of comprehensive amendments in over 25 years to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999. A right to a healthy environment in the CEPA context is recognized in the preamble of the modernized Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999. Canada's Chemicals Management Plan is enabled by the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999. This Plan helps protect human health and the environment by assessing and managing the risks posed from a wide range of substances. More than 200 risk-management instruments are already in place to manage the risks from substances determined to be harmful under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999. Contacts Keean Nembhard Press Secretary Office of the Minister of Environment and Climate Change 343-552-2387 [email protected] Media Relations Environment and Climate Change Canada 819-938-3338 or 1-844-836-7799 (toll-free) [email protected] Environment and Climate Change Canada's X page Environment and Climate Change Canada's Facebook page Environment and Natural Resources in Canada's Facebook page Environment and Climate Change Canada's LinkedIn page Environment and Climate Change Canada's Instagram page SOURCE Environment and Climate Change Canada
