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Cision Canada
11 hours ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
The Government of Canada confirms the creation of an Advisory Group for the rehabilitation of the Quebec Bridge Français
QUEBEC CITY, June 25, 2025 /CNW/ - The Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Member of Parliament for Louis-Hébert, announced today the creation of an Advisory Group to support efforts to rehabilitate the Québec Bridge. In November 2024, the Government of Canada announced that the conditions necessary for the retrocession of the Québec Bridge to the federal government had been met. Canada has thus regained ownership of this historic infrastructure, which is essential to the economy of both Canada and Quebec. Management of the Québec Bridge was entrusted to the federal Crown corporation Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated (JCCBI), which is responsible for elaborating and implementing the bridge's rehabilitation program. To support JCCBI in its mandate, the federal government is announcing the creation of an Advisory Group to rehabilitate the Québec Bridge. The purpose of this Group is to enable JCCBI to benefit from a diversity of expertise, to learn about the Québec City environment and its key players, as well as raise awareness of the Crown corporation and its mandate. The Advisory Group consists of representatives from JCCBI, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada, the ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable du Québec, Canadian National Railway, the cities of Quebec City and Lévis, the Chambre de commerce et d'industries de Québec, the Chambre de commerce du Grand Lévis, the Commission de la capitale nationale du Québec, du Conseil régional de l'environnement (Capitale-Nationale), the Conseil régional de l'environnement (Chaudière-Appalaches), Université Laval, Port of Québec and two citizens, residents of Québec City and Lévis. The Advisory Group's mandate is for two years, the estimated time required to develop the rehabilitation plan. Once this phase has been completed, whether the Group continues, in its current or revised form, will be reassessed in light of future needs. Quotes "We are delighted today to announce the creation of this Advisory committee for the rehabilitation of the Québec Bridge, whose members are keenly aware of the needs and expectations of the community, and will help support JCCBI whose mandate is to ensure the longevity of this historic and essential infrastructure for the residents of Quebec City and Lévis, as well as for the economy of Canada and Quebec." The Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Member of Parliament for Louis-Hébert "The rehabilitation of the Québec Bridge is a promising project for our region, supported by the Canadian government and mobilizing local expertise, key institutions and committed citizens. The creation of this Advisory Group reflects our desire to act with transparency, rigor and proximity. It's another concrete step towards ensuring the long-term viability of this strategic link between Quebec City and Lévis." The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Member of Parliament for Québec-Centre "The Québec Bridge is more than just infrastructure — it's a symbol of our history and a vital link for the people of Beauport–Limoilou. I'm pleased to see our government taking concrete steps toward its rehabilitation, with an advisory group that reflects the voice of our region. By working together, we can ensure its preservation for future generations." Steeve Lavoie, Member of Parliament for Beauport–Limoilou "Aware that expectations are high in the Quebec City region, the JCCBI team is working to maintain a climate of trust and developed a participatory approach that includes discussions with elected officials, stakeholders, First Nations and the general public in addition to its plan to rehabilitate the Quebec Bridge. This advisory group is part of this approach and will support our organisation in its desire to ensure close management with the community" Sandra Martel, Chief Executive Officer for Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated Quick Facts The Government of Canada wishes to remember the tragic history of the bridge's construction and the legacy of the many workers who lost their lives in its construction. The Government of Canada recognizes that this bridge crosses the ancestral territory of several First Nations who have occupied this site since time immemorial. Originally conceived as a railway bridge, the Québec Bridge now includes three road lanes and a pedestrian and cyclist walkway. It remains the longest cantilever bridge ever built, spanning 549 meters between the main piers, for a total length of 987 meters and a height of 95 meters. The Québec Bridge is an essential link for regional transportation, with an average annual throughput of 33,000 vehicles per day, including some 400 public transit buses, carrying over 6,000 passengers daily. It is the only link to allow active transportation - on foot or by bike - between Quebec City and Lévis. JCCBI is a Crown corporation that operates at arm's length from government, is overseen by a Board of Directors and reports to Parliament through the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities. June 10, 2025. Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated Follow us on X, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn Web: Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada SOURCE Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities
The Province
22-05-2025
- Politics
- The Province
Two Israeli Embassy staffers killed in shooting near DC Jewish museum
Published May 22, 2025 • Last updated 2 hours ago • 4 minute read Law enforcement work the scene after two staff members of the Israeli Embassy in Washington were shot and killed outside the Capital Jewish Museum, Thursday, May 22, 2025, in Washington. Photo by Rod Lamkey / AP WASHINGTON — Two staff members of the Israeli Embassy in Washington were shot and killed while leaving an event at a Jewish museum, and the suspect yelled, 'Free, free Palestine' after he was arrested, police said. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. 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Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors The stunning attack on Wednesday evening prompted Israeli missions to beef up their security and lower their flags to half-staff. It came as Israel has launched another major offensive in the Gaza Strip in a war with Hamas that has heightened tensions across the Middle East and internationally and as antisemitic acts are on the rise. The two people killed, identified as Yaron Lischinsky, an Israeli citizen, and Sarah Milgrim, an American, were a young couple about to be engaged, according to Yechiel Leiter, the Israeli ambassador to the U.S. Lischinsky told others at an event he attended before he was killed that he was looking forward to returning to Israel to celebrate an upcoming Jewish holiday, said Ted Deutch, the chief executive of the American Jewish Committee, which had put on the reception. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The couple were leaving an event at the Capital Jewish Museum when the suspect, who had been seen pacing outside the museum, approached a group of four people and opened fire, Metropolitan Police Chief Pamela Smith said at a news conference. The gunman, identified by police as Elias Rodriguez, 31, of Chicago, then walked into the museum, was detained by event security and began chanting, 'Free, free Palestine,' Smith said. 'These horrible D.C. killings, based obviously on antisemitism, must end, NOW!' President Donald Trump posted on social media early Thursday. 'Hatred and Radicalism have no place in the USA.' Israel's reaction Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 's office said Thursday he was shocked. Essential reading for hockey fans who eat, sleep, Canucks, repeat. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'We are witnessing the terrible price of antisemitism and wild incitement against Israel,' he said in a statement. The U.S. Attorney's Office in Washington, led by former judge Jeanine Pirro, will prosecute the case. Public records list Rodriguez as living in a modest 850-square-foot apartment on Chicago's north side. Chicago television station WLS captured video of heavily armed law enforcement officers outside the building Thursday morning. It was not immediately clear whether Rodriguez had an attorney who could comment on his behalf. A telephone number listed in public records rang unanswered. FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino wrote in a post on social media that 'early indicators are that this is an act of targeted violence.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. This photograph taken from the official Facebook account of The Embassy of Israel to the United States of America, shows an undated image of Israeli Embassy employees Yaron Lischinsky (R) and Sarah Lynn Milgrim taken at an undefined location. (Photo by 'Israel in the USA' official Facebook account of The Embassy of Israel to the United States of America / AFP) Photo by - / 'Israel in the USA' official Fac Israel's campaign in Gaza The influential pan-Arab satellite channel Al Jazeera aired on a loop what appeared to be mobile phone footage of the gunman, wearing a suit jacket and slacks, being pulled away after the shooting, his hands behind his back. The war, ignited by Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023, attack that killed 1,200 people and resulted in the abduction of some 250 hostages, has destroyed vast areas of Gaza and displaced most of its population. In the time since, Israel's devastating campaign in Gaza has killed more than 53,000 people, mostly women and children, according to local health authorities, whose count doesn't differentiate between combatants and civilians. The fighting has displaced 90% of the territory's roughly 2 million population, sparked a hunger crisis and obliterated vast swaths of Gaza's urban landscape. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The shooting followed the AJC's annual Young Diplomats reception at the museum. 'Sarah and Yaron were stolen from us,' said Deutch, the AJC's chief executive. 'Moments before they were murdered, they were smiling, laughing and enjoying an event with colleagues and friends. We are in shock and heartbroken as we attempt to process this immense tragedy.' He described Milgrim, from Overland Park, Kansas, as 'warm and compassionate, committed to peace building and passionate about sustainability and people-to-people relations.' He said Lischinsky was a staff member of the embassy's political department who at the event told others that he was eager to return to Israel to celebrate the holiday of Shavuot with his family. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Yoni Kalin and Katie Kalisher were inside the museum when they heard gunshots, and a man came inside looking distressed. Kalin said people came to his aid and brought him water, thinking he needed help, without realizing he was the suspect. When police arrived, he pulled out a red keffiyeh, the Palestinian headscarf, and repeatedly yelled, 'Free Palestine,'' Kalin said. 'This event was about humanitarian aid,' Kalin said. 'How can we actually help both the people in Gaza and the people in Israel? How can we bring together Muslims and Jews and Christians to work together to actually help innocent people? And then here he is just murdering two people in cold blood.' Last week, the Capital Jewish Museum was one of the local nonprofits in Washington awarded funding from a $500,000 grant program to increase its security. The museum's leaders were concerned because it is a Jewish organization and due to its new LGBTQ exhibit, according to NBC4 Washington. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'We recognize that there are threats associated with this as well,' Executive Director Beatrice Gurwitz told the TV station. 'And again, we want to ensure that our space is as welcoming and secure for everybody who comes here while we are exploring these stories.' In response to the shooting, the museum said in a statement it is 'deeply saddened and horrified by the senseless violence.' Israeli diplomats have a history of being targeted by violence, both by state-backed assailants and Palestinian militants over the decades of the wider Israeli-Palestinian conflict that grew out of the founding of Israel in 1948. The Palestinians seek Gaza and the West Bank for a future state, with east Jerusalem as its capital — lands Israel captured in the 1967 war. However, the peace process between the sides has been stalled for years. — Associated Press writers Alanna Durkin Richer, Michael Biesecker, Eric Tucker, Hallie Golden, Jon Gambrell, Stefanie Dazio and Natalie Melzer contributed to this report.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Trump administration launches anti-Semitism probe into University of Washington
May 7 (UPI) -- The Trump administration launched a review into recently alleged anti-Semitic activity at the University of Washington and its affiliated campuses. The U.S. Departments of Education, Health and Human Services and the General Services Administration announced the probe a day after roughly 30 pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested at UW's campus in Seattle after they occupied an engineering building and demanded the university sever its ties with Boeing, which donated $10 million for the building in 2022. "The Task Force will not allow these so-called 'protesters' to disrupt campus life and deprive students, especially Jewish students who live in fear on campus, of their equal opportunity protections and civil rights," said U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon. "This isn't about politics," HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. said in a statement. "It's about whether a federally funded university is upholding the law, protecting civil rights and fostering a safe environment for all students." UW officials estimated more than $1 million in damages so far from Tuesday's clash, UW's student-run paper The Daily reported Wednesday. "This isn't about politics," HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. (seen April 30 in the White House in Washington, DC with Education Secretary Linda McMahon) said Tuesday. "It's about whether a federally funded university is upholding the law, protecting civil rights and fostering a safe environment for all students." Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI It was led by the so-called Students United for Palestinian Equality and Return who clashed for several hours with campus, Seattle and state police that caused extensive building damage with added dumpster fires. Arrested protesters now face charges of destruction of property, trespassing and disorderly conduct. The University of Washington encompasses some 20 schools and its three campuses in Seattle, Bothell and Tacoma. "This was no peaceful protest in support of Palestinian rights or against the war in Gaza," UW President Ana Mari Cauce wrote Tuesday in a statement condemning the violence, saying it will "not be intimidated by this sort of horrific and destructive behavior and will not engage in dialogue with any group using or condoning such destructive tactics." The university said it is working with King County jail staff to identify any arrested students. The White House, meanwhile, praised the school's expression of condemnation but stated UW administrators "must do more to deter future violence and guarantee that Jewish students have a safe and productive learning environment." "We will continue our actions to oppose anti-Semitism, racism and all forms of biases so that ALL our students, faculty, staff and visitors can feel safe and welcome on our campuses," Cauce, the university's president, added. UW was one of 60 college and university campuses targeted by the Trump administration that threatened to cut federal funding if they did not do more to protect Jewish students from perceived discrimination. The president warned in March of funding cuts over "illegal" protests. "Agitators will be imprisoned/permanently sent back to the country from which they came," he wrote on his conservative social media platform. "American students will be permanently expelled or, depending on the crime, arrested. NO MASKS! Thank you for your attention to this matter." It follows similar moves by the administration against Columbia where $400 million in federal grants were cut, and at Harvard University.
