Morning Update: Canada Plans To Boost Military Mission In Ukraine As Russia Builds Up Border Troops

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Canada is considering stepping up its military mission in Ukraine as part of a debate on whether additional NATO forces would deter Russian President Vladimir Putin from continuing the aggression against his neighbor.

Two sources familiar with the proceedings said Defense Minister Anita Anand was considering deploying hundreds of additional troops to support Canadian soldiers already in Ukraine on a training mission. Other options include moving a warship to the Black Sea or redeploying some of the CF-18 fighters based in Romania.

Any reinforcements would be intended as a message to Mr Putin, who has raised alarm bells for the second time this year by amassing troops and materiel near his country’s borders with Ukraine.

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Devastated farmers face uncertain future after gruesome cleanup in British Columbia

Casey Guliker burst into tears when he saw what was left of his hog farm in Abbotsford, B.C.

The young farmer and other staff had done their best to protect what they could when heavy rains began to fall on November 14, triggering massive flooding that would cripple much of the southern region of the province. . They prioritized their many pigs, moving them to higher ground.

The flood that dumped a month of rain in southern British Columbia in less than two days created an agricultural disaster in the Fraser Valley, where most of the province’s food production takes place. Multigenerational farmers who have seen their family businesses collapse, as well as their homes, have also faced risks of catastrophic mortality and biohazards from animals caught in the flood. The number of dead is at least several tens of thousands.

Opposition Grates Trudeau on Inflation, Housing as Economic Issues High on Parliament’s Agenda

Yesterday, economic issues, housing inflation and the cost of a tank of gas, were the main concern of opposition parties as they toasted Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in first question period since June and against the background of rising consumer prices.

Parliament’s return this week coincides with the biggest surge in consumer prices in nearly two decades that eats away at the purchasing power of a dollar and erodes wages. The resulting affordability issues are addressed by all parties in the House of Commons as the Liberals seek to show they are working on solutions while the opposition tries to shift some of the blame on the burden. from the Prime Minister’s portfolio.

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ALSO ON OUR RADAR

Feminicides are on the increase, data shows: The number of female homicide victims has increased in Canada over the past two years, according to preliminary data which researchers say reflects an increase in deadly domestic violence caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The jury condemns three white men for the murder of Ahmaud Arbery: Yesterday, three white men were convicted of murder for pursuing and shooting a black man named Ahmaud Arbery while he was running through their neighborhood, as a Georgian jury rejected a request for self-defense in a lawsuit which has once again investigated issues of race and guns in the United States.

The big banks are expected to increase their dividends next week: Major Canadian banks are expected to announce their first dividend increases and share buybacks in nearly two years next week, and eager investors expect generous payment increases, but the size and timing are expected to vary widely from bank to bank. the other.

Speculative investments contribute to record rise in house prices, according to CMHC: The Canadian Housing Agency is worried about speculative investments in residential real estate, saying it is contributing to market turmoil and driving up house prices. The average price of homes across the country is 30% higher than before the pandemic, with small towns and semi-rural areas seeing record price increases.

The Beatles miniseries offer a fresh take on the beloved former band: Directed by three-time Oscar winner Peter Jackson, The Beatles: Come Back takes the audience back in time to the group’s intimate recording sessions at a pivotal moment in musical history. The documentary showcases the warmth, camaraderie and creative genius that defined the legacy of the iconic quartet.

MORNING MARKETS

European markets are winning: A rebound in tech stocks pushed European stocks higher on Thursday, after similar gains on Wall Street and Asia and also helped by a slight pullback in the US dollar from a 17-month high. Just after 5:30 a.m. ET, the UK FTSE 100 was up 0.14%. The German DAX gained 0.22 percent and the French CAC 40 rose 0.17 percent. In Asia, the Nikkei of Japan rose 0.67% while the Hang Seng of Hong Kong rose 0.22%. American markets are closed for the Thanksgiving holidays. The Canadian dollar was trading at 78.94 US cents.

WHAT EVERYONE IS TALKING

Rob Carrick: “Expensive housing is a huge issue for millennials and millennials, generations who have seen huge sums of money earning in housing and want their fair share. But the financial ventures that give young adults access to real estate are a symptom of expensive housing, not a solution. “

Alidad Mafinezam: “When the names on the monuments of a city do not reflect the ethnic and cultural make-up and the diversity of its population, as is the case in Toronto today, a large part of the citizens may think that their The backgrounds and contributions of their communities are not reflected in the public consciousness and discourse of Toronto, and more broadly in other increasingly diverse Canadian cities.

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The US Department of Homeland Security was born

In the shadow of the September 11, 2001 attacks, the Bush administration came up with the idea of ​​a new federal department dedicated to preventing future terrorist attacks. On that day in 2002, George W. Bush enacted the Homeland Security Act, paving the way for the creation of the Department of Homeland Security. Some or all of 22 federal agencies were incorporated into the new ministry, resulting in the largest reorganization of the US government in half a century. The Department’s mandate at the time was to manage and coordinate security efforts to counter potential terrorist threats. Former Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge became the first Secretary of Homeland Security and the department began operating in March 2003. Over time, as threats changed, it expanded its operations beyond terrorism to maintain national security and prevent and manage other crises. Cybersecurity became a major concern after hacking attacks in the 2016 US election. In 2018, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency was established, under Homeland Security oversight, to assist other government agencies and organizations across the country. private sector. Today, the Department of Homeland Security employs more than 240,000 people, ranging from border guards to cyberspace analysts. Timon johnson

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