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7 february 2025

19:35
Today, Portland joins a coalition of local governments who are suing the presidential administration for executive orders and actions that harm cities and states with sanctuary policies. Since taking office Jan. 20, President Donald Trump and his...

15:18
Consumer Watchdog has submitted two letters to Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara objecting to State Farm's request for an emergency interim rate increase, citing a lack of justification and an attempt to bypass California's strong consumer...

15:16
Today, Investment Company Institute (ICI) President and CEO Eric J. Pan released the following statement after the Retirement Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions Act of 2025 was reintroduced in both the U.S. House of Representatives...

14:21
Today, Power to the Patients (PTTP) and Jon "Bones" Jones released a new PSA that will air during the Big Game. The PSA release follows yesterday's announcement of PTTP's new partnership with the UFC Heavyweight Champion of the World. Jones is...

14:06
Advancing Chinese modernization through high-quality development is a nationwide mission led by the Communist Party of China (CPC). Under the leadership of the CPC Central Committee, various sectors leverage their strengths to implement a cohesive...

12:52
The International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental, and Reinforcing Iron Workers strongly condemns the Trump administration's illegal firing of NLRB (National Labor Relations Board) Chair Gwynne Wilcox. This action violates the National...

09:06
NATSO, representing truck stops and travel centers, and SIGMA: America's Leading Fuel Marketers, issued the following statement in response to the Federal Highway Administration's announcement that it will suspend approval of state electric vehicle...

09:00
Approximately 95 American workers employed in the U.S. forest products industry descended on Washington, D.C., this week and made more than 535 visits with Members of Congress and Administration officials. Their goal was to educate elected officials...

08:00
The Ontario Nurses' Association (ONA) will hold a media conference in Toronto on Monday to call for Ontario's hospital CEOs and the next provincial government to implement registered nurse (RN)-to-patient ratios....


6 february 2025

18:14
Nearly 280 Walmart fleet drivers in Calgary and Nisku have joined Unifor, marking the third successful organizing drive at Walmart in the last six months. "Drivers play a critical role in Walmart's supply chain. These workers are standing together...

15:06
Rescue Hill, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness and providing safe spaces and innovative options for victims of human trafficking through advocacy, strategic partnerships, and survivor-centered care, urges action to support and...

13:20
Reports indicate that the B.C. Minister of Forests has created an "Advisory Council" to develop strategies for combating U.S. antidumping and countervailing duties.  These duties are in place as a result of repeated findings by the U.S. Department of...

11:31
OPSEU/SEFPO President JP Hornick will be in Sudbury and Espanola, Ontario this weekend to engage in conversations with OPSEU/SEFPO members from across the region about the upcoming provincial election at leadership meetings and election events....

11:01
The South Dakota State Senate and Kansas House of Representatives have passed the Citizen Only Voting Amendment this week. COVA changes state constitutions to require that voters in all government elections be citizens of the United States. COVA does...

10:20
Women Business Collaborative (WBC), led by CEO Gwen Young, represents a coalition of the world's most influential companies and 87 organizations dedicated to advancing women in business. WBC advocates for data-driven results that prove the impact of...

10:08
The Jane Goodall Institute of Canada is pleased to announce its founder and the world's leading ethologist and environmentalist, Dr. Jane Goodall, is returning to Canada in April to deliver her message of hope and action....

10:00
The Radiology Business Management Association (RBMA) today launched its 2025 Advocacy Agenda, which serves as a strategic framework to address the most pressing challenges in radiology, including fair reimbursement, workforce shortages, and the...

09:03
The family of Colin Grey, a Windsor man who collapsed shortly after being released from police headquarters on October 29, 2024, is urging the coroner's office to launch a formal inquest into their loved one's untimely death. Grey was detained by...

07:30
Consumer Watchdog released data today showing that California's nation-leading insurance regulation law, voter-enacted Proposition 103, has resulted in hundreds of billions of premium savings for consumers ? and fair profits for insurance companies....

07:00
The Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR) proudly launched its first-ever Federal Policy Solutions to Advance Gender Equity agenda today. This bold blueprint presents actionable recommendations to improve...

06:00
Governments across Canada are racing to build more housing to improve affordability. Yet a new study has found those efforts risk putting hundreds of thousands of homes in harm's way, and adding billions of dollars in costs each year, unless policy...

04:45
Alcohol Justice, is expressing strong disapproval over the exposure of approximately 30 million underage individuals to alcohol advertisements during this year's televised Super Bowl from New Orleans. The organization emphasizes the detrimental...


5 february 2025

14:00
The reprehensible assault of health workers in Halifax last week is a harsh reminder of the dangers health professionals across Canada face while trying to provide quality care to patients. This latest example may be an extreme case, but the sad...

12:24
The Transparency Company is raising awareness about the increasing dangers of fraudulent online reviews, particularly in industries where consumer safety is at stake. In light of recent discussions regarding the risks of misleading reviews in the...

12:13
Unifor is urging Canada's largest grocery stores, owned by Empire, Loblaw and Metro, to prioritize the purchasing and promotion of made in Canada products in response to the Trump administration's reckless trade war against Canadian workers. In a...

10:30
Alongside public hearings on Bill 83 to promote the practice of medicine within the public health and social services network, which begin tomorrow, the Point St. Charles Community Clinic and its national partners are teaming up to condemn the...

10:00
The Coalition of Concerned Manufacturers and Businesses of Canada (CCMBC) is pleased to hear of the 30-day delay before the Trump Administration imposes tariffs on Canada. CCMBC President Catherine Swift said "This 30-day reprieve must be used as a...

07:30
A new poll from EV advocacy group the American EV Jobs Alliance has mixed news for Tesla leader and Donald Trump confidant Elon Musk.  The scientific poll of 600 registered voters, taken shortly after the November elections, shows Musk with surging...

06:56
Negative Population Growth (NPG) is pleased to announce the release of a compelling new Forum paper by renowned author and environmental advocate, Dr. Karen I. Shragg. Titled "Killing Our Land with Kindness: Why We Must Consider the Next Seven...


4 february 2025

17:46
The National Association for Biomedical Research (NABR) commends the CITES Standing Committee's decision not to enact a trade suspension on long-tailed macaques (Macaca fascicularis) from Cambodia. This decision underscores the international...

16:49
The National Association for Biomedical Research (NABR) commends the CITES Standing Committee's decision not to enact a trade suspension on long-tailed macaques (Macaca fascicularis) from Cambodia. This decision underscores the international...

16:30
The Trump administration is proposing (and in some cases implemented) a wave of new tariffs on foreign goods imported into the U.S. These range from steel to automobiles to consumer goods, semiconductors, lumber and petroleum. In response, U.S....

14:46
February 4, 2025, the Assembly of First Nations Quebec Labrador (AFNQL) condemns the tariffs imposed by the United States and calls on the Quebec government to work with First Nations governments in developing its response strategy. A recent...

14:01
More than 5,000 patients, advocates and healthcare providers from 50 states signed onto a letter to President Trump that urges him to prioritize the critical public health crisis of Lyme and tick-borne diseases, and disrupt the status quo. Several...

13:39
The South Dakota Senate passed the Citizens Only Voting Amendment (COVA) in a 33-2 vote yesterday. SJR 503 is now headed for the South Dakota House of Representatives....

12:40
Nurses are calling on Ontarians to place health and the underlying determinants of ill health at the top of the political agenda during the provincial election campaign. The Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO) is releasing a bold...

12:12
On Wednesday, February 5th, at 11 am EST, Canadians in Support of Refugees In Dire Need (CSRDN), in collaboration with Uyghur Rights Advocacy Project (URAP), and joined by MP Sameer Zuberi, will gather on Parliament Hill to call on Thailand's...

12:00
Today's vote by the Senate Finance Committee to advance Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination to the full Senate floor brings us a step closer to restoring and revitalizing the nation's public health to Make America Healthy Again....

12:00
The BC Dental Association (BCDA) today launched a public petition urging the provincial government to make critical changes to the Health Professions & Occupations Act (HPOA) and protect access to care in BC. The Association warns that the...

11:05
Independent Medical Alliance (IMA) President and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Joseph Varon, released the following statement today on the Senate Finance Committee vote that recommends RFK Jr. to a full vote of the Senate....

10:52
Amid growing concerns over the future of democracy in the United States, Carlos Álvarez-Aranyos has launched American Opposition, a new organization dedicated to mobilizing Americans against the rising grip of fascism. Álvarez-Aranyos ? a political...

10:00
Amazon's decision to close its seven warehouses in Québec and outsource operations has one and only one purpose: to shut down the current unionization effort and avoid signing its first collective agreement in North America, says the CSN. "They're...

08:38
Today, the Women's Health PAC (WHPAC), the first bipartisan organization dedicated to bridging the political divide to support increased funding, research, and innovation in women's health, announced bold growth plans for 2025 including the inaugural...

07:44
In an Amicus Brief submitted today in Outsourcing Facilities Association v. FDA  in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Ivim Health raises urgent concerns over the FDA's arbitrary deadline of March 19 that eliminates the...


3 february 2025

22:53
State Farm this morning asked Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara to authorize an immediate 22% increase in State Farm's home insurance rates, amounting to $740 million a year, but has not provided the financial data it claims would justify the...

19:14
Today's announcement of a pause in the use of tariffs in Canada-U.S. trade is welcome relief for small businesses. But as the threat of tariffs continues to loom, the ongoing uncertainty will make it challenging for small business owners to plan and...

15:38
Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) President Bea Bruske will be available to speak to media following today's 3:00 p.m. meeting between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. President Donald Trump. Last night, the CLC Executive and key unions...

15:03
The United States (U.S.) administration's decision to impose a 25 percent tariff on Canadian cereals imports, will sever cross-border supply chains and damage the long-standing relationship between the U.S. and Canada, warns Cereals Canada. The...

14:03
This is an updated version of The Coalition's press release from February 1, 2025. Trade measures against unfairly traded Canadian...

13:17
A coalition of Tribal organizations, representing Tribal Nations and their citizens and communities, is calling on the Administration to ensure that recent executive actions do not undermine the unique sovereign political status of Tribal Nations as...

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