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Canada
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.
Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas acknowledged the city’s $50 billion infrastructure deficit will not be resolved in one budget or council term, emphasising the need for ongoing efforts from council to address the issue incrementally.
The Surrey Police Service faces scrutiny following six serious incidents over the past year, resulting in either fatalities or significant injuries. A local MLA has called for a review of the police’s operational practices in light of these collisions.
The city committee selected the only surface alignment option for the Green Line LRT through Calgary’s downtown core that aligns with the project’s budget constraints. This decision confirms the existing financial parameters influencing the transit development.
Under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, the maximum penalty for manslaughter is three years, while second-degree murder carries a maximum sentence of seven years. These legal distinctions highlight the different implications for juvenile offenders in serious criminal cases.
Prime Minister Mark Carney pledged to implement equivalent tariffs in response to Donald Trump’s recently imposed 50 per cent tariffs, indicating a commitment to retaliatory trade measures. Negotiations between the two parties collapsed last month, further straining economic relations.
Hundreds of goods will face counter-duties that match the value of Canadian products affected by tariffs imposed by Trump. This measure reflects ongoing trade tensions between Canada and the United States, affecting market dynamics on both sides.
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