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Ibrahim El-Hakim, a former Royal Bank of Canada employee, has been found guilty of opening 43 fraudulent accounts and accessing the personal banking information of Prime Minister Mark Carney. Charged with fraud, identity theft, and unauthorized computer use, El-Hakim’s sentencing is scheduled for later this month.
Saskatoon’s transportation committee has postponed land expropriation discussions for six Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) station sites due to stalled negotiations with property owners. City administrators reported ongoing consultations since 2024, with plans to re-engage four owners amid business concerns over safety and access related to the stations.
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that “more intense” trade negotiations with the United States have commenced, following a call with President Donald Trump. Carney indicated that Canada has removed some “red lines” from discussion, including issues related to language and culture, as both sides aim for progress on key economic topics.
An inquest will commence on 13 October, overseen by Dr. David Cameron, and is scheduled to last for 14 days. Further details regarding the cases or specific circumstances have not been disclosed.
On 4 September, one of the accused pleaded guilty to manslaughter as part of a plea agreement. Subsequently, the remaining two minors involved in the case have also entered into similar plea deals.
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe announced new initiatives at Canada’s first national investment summit in Toronto, presenting alongside Prime Minister Mark Carney. The summit marks a significant step in fostering investment opportunities across the nation. Details on specific initiatives were not disclosed.
Statistics Canada reports a response rate of 98.4 per cent for this year’s population census, marking one of the highest levels of participation recorded.
Construction and lane restrictions on Saskatoon’s College Drive are causing traffic delays, affecting university students and hospital staff. The situation has led to significant backlogs as drivers navigate the disrupted route. Authorities are monitoring the impact of the ongoing work.
Tariffs on Irish whiskey, initially imposed by Donald Trump as part of a broader tariff on European Union imports, were reduced to 10 per cent in July after several months.
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