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CTV News
6 hours ago
- Business
- CTV News
Windsorite Sandra Pupatello becomes Canadian Senator
Sandra Pupatello gets sworn-in to the Canadian Senate on May 29, 2025. Windsorite Sandra Pupatello has become a Canadian Senator. Pupatello was sworn in on Thursday, becoming a member of the Canadian Senators Group. She was an MPP in Windsor-West from 1995 until 2011. During her time as an MPP, she held roles such as Minister of Education and Minister of Economic Development and Trade. In a recent interview with AM800's Patty Handysides, Pupatello outlined how the Senate works. 'Ever since Trudeau made the Senate independent, post 2015, not a single bill has come into the Senate that hasn't received amendments or changes,' she explained. 'Which is really interesting. We need to look at the unintended consequences of legislation. Is this going to do what it's intended to do?'
Morocco World
9 hours ago
- Business
- Morocco World
Mongolia's Prime Minister Resigns After Protests Spark No-Confidence Vote
A historic no-confidence vote has resulted in Mongolia's Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene becoming the latest Asian leader to resign after protests. Oyun-Erdene resigned on Tuesday following a vote of no confidence. This comes after a period of mass protests across Ulaanbaatar. Oyun-Erdene has become only the latest Asian leader to be removed due to large protest movements. Other leaders such as ex-Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and ex-Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa have been forced to resign in recent years. Mongolia is a landlocked country situated between Russia and China. The country was ruled under a one-party communist state system during the cold war, only becoming a democracy after the collapse of the Soviet Union. Since then, there has been a continued and sustained effort to try and build a strong democratic system. However, many in the country have alleged that Mongolia has suffered from widespread corruption. Wealthy business and political elites have been hoarding profits from a years-long coal mining boom. In the Transparency International Corruption Index the country has fallen several places to 114 out of 180 countries. Oyun-Erdene is the leader of the Mongolian People's Party and has been prime minister for the past four years. During the 2024 election there were a series of political reforms, including the expansion of parliament from 76 seats to 126. This led to the MPP losing its majority and having to form a coalition government. This coalition collapsed last month when the Democratic Party was expelled. 'Resignation is easy' Oyun-Erdene has come under increased scrutiny in recent months with allegations of family corruption. This was sparked by reports of lavish spending, including Oyun-Erdene's son during an extravagant marriage proposal posted on social media. This sparked outrage with large protests erupting across Mongolia largely centred around Ulaanbaatar. Protestors called for the resignation of the Prime Minister, and on Monday many people went to the streets stating that 'resignation is easy.' The Prime Minister rejected the allegations of corruption and accused the protestors of having major visible and hidden interests. Oyun-Erdene also claimed that the protests would just lead to a fractious political situation and economic chaos if he was forced from power. Early on Tuesday, the Mongolian parliament held a vote of no-confidence on the Prime Minister's leadership. The result of the vote was 44 in favor and 38 against his leadership. This vote meant he didn't reach the necessary 64-vote threshold and Oyun-Erdene was therefore forced to resign from his office. 'It was an honour to serve my country and people in times of difficulties including pandemics, wars and tariffs,' Oyun-Erdene stated, adding that he will remain in place until a new leader is selected within at least the next 30 days. This event has led to renewed instability in Mongolia's politics and will have a clear impact on its future.
Muscat Daily
10 hours ago
- Business
- Muscat Daily
Mongolian PM resigns after losing confidence vote
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia – Mongolian Prime Minister Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene resigned on Tuesday after failing to secure enough support in a confidence vote, a parliamentary statement said. It comes after weeks of public protests against allegations of corruption. Oyun-Erdene received just 44 votes in the 126-seat parliament, well below the 64 needed to remain in office. Following the declaration of the results, Oyun-Erdene said: 'It was an honour to serve my country and people in times of difficulties, including pandemics, wars, and tariffs.' He will remain a caretaker role until a successor is appointed within 30 days. Political crisis brews Prior to the vote, Oyun-Erdene has warned that the confidence motion could cause instability and posed a threat to democracy in the country. 'If governance becomes unstable, the economic situation deteriorates, and political parties cannot come to consensus. It could lead the public to lose faith in parliamentary rule and potentially put our democratic parliamentary system at risk of collapse,' he said. Formerly communist Mongolia adopted democracy after the fall of the Soviet Union. Last month, Oyun-Erdene's Mongolian People's Party (MPP) expelled the Democratic Party (DP) from the ruling coalition after some of its younger lawmakers backed calls for the prime minister's resignation. Protests against corruption The prime minister's resignation follows days of youth-led protests in capital Ulaanbaatar calling for his ouster over inequality, corruption, and rising living costs, with citizens demanding reform and accountability. Reports of lavish spending by Oyun-Erdene's son fuelled the protesters. The protesters have said the country's mineral riches have benefited businesses and the wealthy, while many Mongolians still live in poverty. In a statement to AFP last month, the prime minister's office said it 'vehemently' denied the allegations, labelling them as a 'smear'. Mongolia's drop in Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index since Oyun-Erdene came to power in 2021 also did not help his cause. DW
New Straits Times
14 hours ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Mongolia PM resigns after anti-corruption protests
ULAANBAATAR: Mongolian Prime Minister Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene resigned on Tuesday following weeks of anti-corruption protests in the country's capital. The landlocked democracy in northern Asia has battled deep-seated corruption for decades, with many arguing that wealthy elites are hoarding the profits of a years-long coal mining boom at the expense of the general population. Frustrations have flared since last month as public suspicions over the supposedly lavish lifestyles of the prime minister's family have fuelled persistent demonstrations in the capital Ulaanbaatar. Oyun-Erdene announced his resignation on Tuesday after losing a confidence vote among lawmakers, according to a parliamentary statement. "It was an honour to serve my country and people in times of difficulties, including pandemics, wars, and tariffs," he said after the result of the secret ballot was announced to parliament. He will remain as caretaker prime minister until his successor is appointed within 30 days. Dozens of young people gathered on the square outside the parliament building on Tuesday, holding white placards reading "Resignation is easy" – a popular slogan at recent protests. Several voiced pride that they had taken a stand against what they described as deeply embedded corruption and social injustice. "The youth protest has achieved great results. I'm so proud of the future of Mongolia," participant Unur Sukhbaatar, a 37-year-old political economy researcher, told AFP. "The public wants more stable governance with ethical politicians... protesting and unifying our voice for systemic change (shows) that Mongolian democracy is alive," he told AFP. Some counter-protesters – overwhelmingly older than their pro-opposition counterparts – have also turned out to support Oyun-Erdene in recent weeks. Julian Dierkes, a Mongolia expert at Germany's University of Mannheim, said he "(didn't) expect any successor to adopt substantially different policies" from Oyun-Erdene, including on corruption. His ouster "may mean the resurgence of factional politics in his party" after years of comparative stability at the top of Mongolian politics, Dierkes told AFP. Oyun-Erdene has denied the corruption allegations, and in an address to parliament before the vote, blamed "major, visible and hidden interests" for waging an "organised campaign" to bring down the government. He had also warned of political instability and economic chaos if forced out of power. But it was not enough as only 44 lawmakers voted to retain confidence in him, with 38 against. That did not reach the 64-vote threshold required from the 126-seat parliament, prompting Oyun-Erdene to stand down. The move pushed the country's fractious political scene into further uncertainty. Mongolia had been ruled by a three-way coalition government since elections last year resulted in a significantly reduced majority for Oyun-Erdene's Mongolian People's Party (MPP). But the MPP evicted the second-largest member, the Democratic Party (DP), from the coalition last month after some younger DP lawmakers backed calls for Oyun-Erdene's resignation. DP lawmakers walked out of the parliamentary chamber during the confidence ballot. Munkhnaran Bayarlkhagva, a political analyst and former adviser on Mongolia's National Security Council, said protesters had effectively helped force a vote on "the legitimacy of the (country's) political system." "The Mongolian Generation Z showed they are willing and able to be a politically engaged, mature and active electorate," he told AFP. "The Mongolian political establishment had no choice but to comply to retain popular support." Sandwiched between regional giants China and Russia, Mongolia was a communist state during the Cold War, but has transformed into a democracy since the collapse of the Soviet Union. Since Oyun-Erdene took power in 2021, Mongolia's ranking in Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index has dropped. Concerns over the economy and rising living costs have also stoked unrest. The protests against Oyun-Erdene began in May following accusations of lavish spending by his son, whose fiancee was reportedly seen with expensive gifts on social media. "Parliament showed they can put the public interest above party needs," small business owner Erchissaran Ganbold, 28, told AFP at Tuesday's protest. "This demonstration is a strong reminder for politicians to be accountable and transparent in the future."
Sharjah 24
17 hours ago
- Politics
- Sharjah 24
Mongolia PM resigns after anti-corruption demonstrations
Deep-Seated corruption concerns The landlocked democracy in northern Asia has struggled with entrenched corruption for decades. Many citizens believe that wealthy elites are benefiting from a coal mining boom at the expense of the general population. Frustrations have intensified as public suspicions regarding the lavish lifestyles of the prime minister's family fueled ongoing demonstrations. Confidence vote outcome Oyun-Erdene announced his resignation after losing a confidence vote among lawmakers, as stated in a parliamentary announcement. "It was an honour to serve my country and people during difficult times, including pandemics, wars, and tariffs," he remarked after the secret ballot results were disclosed. He will serve as caretaker prime minister until a successor is appointed within 30 days. Public protests Hundreds of young people gathered outside the parliament building on Monday, marching with white placards and chanting: "Resignation is easy." Protesters expressed their discontent with the pervasive corruption and social injustice in the country. Expert opinions on future policies Julian Dierkes, a Mongolia expert at Germany's University of Mannheim, noted that he did not expect Oyun-Erdene's successor to adopt significantly different policies regarding corruption. He added that Oyun-Erdene's ouster might lead to a resurgence of factional politics within his party after a period of relative stability. Allegations and political instability Oyun-Erdene has denied the corruption allegations and claimed that "major, visible and hidden interests" launched an "organized campaign" against his government. He warned of potential political instability and economic turmoil if he was ousted. However, only 44 lawmakers supported him in the confidence vote, falling short of the 64-vote threshold required in the 126-seat parliament. Coalition government challenges This resignation adds to the uncertainty in Mongolia's already fractious political landscape. Since the elections last year, the country has been governed by a three-way coalition, with Oyun-Erdene's Mongolian People's Party (MPP) experiencing a weakened majority. The MPP expelled the Democratic Party (DP) from the coalition last month after some younger DP lawmakers supported calls for Oyun-Erdene's resignation. Continuing demonstrations Further protests were anticipated in Ulaanbaatar on Tuesday, according to reports. Since Oyun-Erdene took office in 2021, Mongolia's ranking in Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index has declined. Rising living costs and economic concerns have also fueled unrest, with some counter-protesters—mostly older individuals—showing support for Oyun-Erdene. Young voices for change Protest organizer Ulamsaikhan Otgon, 24, highlighted that the demonstrations reflect young people's sensitivity to social unfairness. Yroolt, a 30-year-old content creator, emphasized that young people are seeking a different life and society.
