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Canada Expands Sanctions to Target Russia’s Military and Energy Sectors

                                                        Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand   Canada has announced a new round of sanctions against Russia, intensifying pressure on Moscow over its ongoing invasion of Ukraine. On November 12, 2025, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand revealed that Canada is imposing additional measures under the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations . The sanctions target 13 individuals and 11 entities , including those tied to Russia’s drone program and cyber infrastructure used in hybrid warfare strategies. For the first time, Canada has sanctioned entities supplying the digital backbone of Russia’s cyber operations against Ukraine. The package also strikes at Russia’s energy revenues , with restrictions placed on several liquified natural gas companies. By cutting ...

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Indigo Books & Music Inc. lays off staff as part of its strategic plan to return to profitability

 

Indigo Books & Music Inc. has laid off an unspecified number of staff as part of the retailer’s ongoing efforts to streamline its operations. The cuts stem from the company’s strategic plan meant to return the business to profitability. 

The company has seen several quarters of losses and a flurry of executive and board changes over the last year. Most recently, the company reported a net loss of $22.4 million in its second quarter, a period when founder and chief executive Heather Reisman retired and turned the business over to Peter Ruis. Ruis left the company abruptly in September, making way for Reisman to return.


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