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G7 Foreign Ministers Meet in Niagara to Hear Ukraine’s Plea Amid Escalating War

Top diplomats from the Group of Seven (G7) nations gathered in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario , for high-stakes talks with Ukraine’s Foreign Minister as Russia intensifies its assault on Ukraine’s power grid. The meeting, hosted by Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand , comes at a critical moment as rolling blackouts sweep across Ukraine ahead of winter. Foreign ministers from Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the European Union posed for a family photo before beginning discussions. Ukraine’s foreign minister is expected to brief the group on the humanitarian and security consequences of Russia’s latest attacks, which have left millions vulnerable to freezing temperatures. The summit is not limited to Ukraine. Ministers are also addressing broader geopolitical challenges, including instability in the Middle East and shifting trade relationships. Still, Ukraine remains the centerpiece of the agenda, with G7 leaders reaffirming ...
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Back to School, But Not Back to Normal: Alberta Ends Teacher Strike

 

                                           Premier Danielle Smith


After a tense three-week standoff, more than 740,000 students across Alberta are returning to class following the end of the provincewide teachers' strike. The Alberta government invoked the Charter’s notwithstanding clause to legislate 51,000 teachers back to work, marking a dramatic conclusion to one of the largest education-related labor actions in the province’s history.

Premier Danielle Smith defended the move, stating that the prolonged strike had caused “irreparable harm” to students and families, and that the government had no alternative but to act decisively. The Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA), while complying with the back-to-work order, expressed deep concern over the use of the notwithstanding clause, calling it a violation of constitutional rights.

School boards have warned that the return to routine may not be seamless. Delays in diploma exams, adjustments to extracurricular activities, and staffing challenges are expected as schools work to stabilize operations. Despite the disruption, the ATA has confirmed that teachers will not engage in work-to-rule tactics, though many educators are reconsidering the extent of their voluntary contributions, such as coaching and directing school plays.

The strike, which began on October 6, stemmed from disputes over wages, classroom conditions, and workload. The ATA had proposed a phased approach to improving student-teacher ratios and countered the government’s salary offer, but negotiations stalled, prompting legislative intervention.

As classrooms reopen, the focus now shifts to healing the rift between educators and the government, and ensuring students regain lost learning time in a stable and supportive environment.


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