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Tehran Signals Defiance as Supreme Leader Vows Retaliation and Strait Closure

  A man holds a picture of Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, while people attend a funeral ceremony for the Iranian military commanders who were killed in strikes, in Tehran Iran’s Supreme Leader issued his first public remarks following the deaths of senior Iranian commanders, vowing that the country will “avenge the martyrs” and maintain the closure of the strategic Strait of Hormuz until what he described as “justice” is served. His comments, delivered during a nationally broadcast address, underscore a sharp escalation in rhetoric at a moment of heightened regional tension. The Supreme Leader framed the recent losses as sacrifices in the defense of Iran’s sovereignty, promising that those responsible “will face consequences.” He also reaffirmed Iran’s decision to keep the Strait closed, a move that has already disrupted global shipping routes and rattled energy markets. The strait, one of the world’s most critical chokepoints for oil transport, has long been a flas...

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Canada Post's Final Offer: A Pivotal Moment in Labour Negotiations

 

Canada Post has presented what it calls its final offer to the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), as negotiations continue amid an ongoing overtime ban. The Crown corporation's proposal includes a signing bonus of up to $1,000, improved cost-of-living allowances, and an end to compulsory overtime. However, key sticking points remain, including the hiring of part-time staff for weekend deliveries.  

The union, representing 55,000 workers, had been in a strike position but opted for an overtime ban instead. Canada Post has reported a significant decline in parcel volumes—down 65% compared to last year—due to ongoing uncertainty.  

With losses exceeding $4 billion since 2018 and a $1-billion federal loan keeping the organization afloat, Canada Post faces critical questions about its future. As negotiations unfold, the outcome of these discussions could shape the trajectory of the postal service for years to come.

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