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Ottawa Faces Fiscal Strain as India Pushes Back on Diplomatic Staffing

                                                        Prime Minister Mark Carney        A new economic outlook warns that Canada’s federal finances are under mounting pressure, even as diplomatic tensions with India deepen. A report from Desjardins deputy chief economist Randall Bartlett projects Ottawa’s deficit will reach $74.5 billion this fiscal year , about $6 billion higher than the parliamentary budget officer’s forecast. The analysis points to recent tax cuts, the removal of counter-tariffs, and increased spending on defence and infrastructure as key drivers of the shortfall. Meanwhile, relations with India remain strained. Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Patnaik rejected claims from Foreign Minister Anita Anand that New Delhi had agreed to restore Canada’s full diplomatic presence. Patnaik em...
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Canada Post Strike Enters Fourth Week: Negotiations Resume Amid Rising Tensions

The ongoing strike by Canada Post workers has now entered its fourth week, with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) and Canada Post appearing closer to resuming negotiations. The union, representing over 55,000 striking workers, sent new counter-proposals to the mediator this week, hoping to restart talks. Canada Post has confirmed it is reviewing these proposals.

The strike, which began on November 15, 2024, has caused significant disruptions, with Purolator and UPS pausing shipments from some courier companies due to a surge in package volumes. The business community has been calling for government intervention, but so far, the federal government has not stepped in.

Key sticking points in the negotiations include wage increases and the expansion of weekend delivery services. The union is pushing for better wages and staffing solutions for the proposed expansion, while Canada Post is reviewing how to manage these changes.

As the strike continues, the impact on businesses and consumers grows, with some companies warning of potential losses during the holiday season. The hope is that the new counter-proposals will bring both parties back to the negotiating table and lead to a resolution soon.



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