Category: Canada

  • MIL-OSI Economics: Canada contributes CAD 250,000 for food, animal and plant health standards

    Source: WTO

    Headline: Canada contributes CAD 250,000 for food, animal and plant health standards

    WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala welcomed Canada’s donation: “Compliance with international standards enhances food security in both importing and exporting countries by facilitating trade in agricultural products. The long-term impact of STDF-related programs will benefit producers, traders and governments along global and regional value chains, helping them raise export revenues, income levels and living standards. The STDF will continue to facilitate inclusive and safe trade worldwide, in close partnership with Canada.”
    Heath MacDonald, Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, said: “The Government of Canada will continue to support global efforts to adopt international standards for food safety and animal and plant health. Investing in larger-scale capacity building projects, like the Standards and Trade Development Facility, will help improve food security, reduce poverty, and promote sustainable economic growth around the world.”
    Beyond participation in the STDF Working Group, Canadian officials have shared expertise to strengthen the delivery of STDF projects. This includes innovative projects to pilot the use of Codex Guidelines on voluntary third-party assurance programmes (vTPA) in Africa and Central America for more effective risk-based food safety systems. For instance, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) hosted a learning visit for regulators from Honduras and Belize in 2024, and co-organized webinars in March and April 2025 attended by more than 100 experts, many in Africa, to share insights from Canada’s risk-based food safety model. Additionally, the CFIA will host a learning visit for regulators from Rwanda and Uganda in September 2025, as a follow up to the April 2025 webinar and to further share information on this model.  
    This donation underscores Canada’s major and long-standing commitment to the STDF’s programme goal, bringing its total contributions to CHF 7.6 million since 2005.
    Canada has contributed over CHF 15 million to WTO trust funds over the past 23 years.
    The STDF is a global multi-stakeholder partnership that promotes safe and inclusive trade. It was established by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the World Bank Group, the World Health Organization (WHO), the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH), and the WTO, which houses and manages the partnership.
    In support of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the STDF responds to evolving SPS needs, drives inclusive trade and contributes to sustainable economic growth, poverty reduction, food security and resilience to climate change.
    Developing economies and least developed countries are encouraged to apply to the STDF for SPS project and project preparation grants. Information on how to apply is available here.
    To date, the STDF has funded over 260 safe trade projects benefiting developing and least developed country economies.

    MIL OSI Economics

  • MIL-OSI Economics: Moody’s Corporation Reports Results for Second Quarter 2025

    Source: Moody’s

    Headline: Moody’s Corporation Reports Results for Second Quarter 2025

    Moody’s Corporation (NYSE: MCO) today announced results for the second quarter 2025 and updated select metrics within its outlook for full year 2025.

    The Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Release and other earnings materials can be found on the Moody’s IR website at ir.moodys.com. In addition, the Earnings Release will be furnished with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on a Form 8-K and will be available on the SEC website at www.sec.gov.

    “This past quarter, Moody’s provided the insights and expertise that helped markets make sense of a complex and rapidly changing global landscape,” said Rob Fauber, President and Chief Executive Officer of Moody’s. “We continue to innovate and invest in our business as we capitalize on the deep currents that are driving demand for our solutions, and we are strengthening the earnings engine of the company by delivering strong recurring revenue growth combined with real cost discipline.”

    Teleconference Details:

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    July 23, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. ET

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    The webcast and its replay can be accessed through Moody’s Investor Relations website, ir.moodys.com within “Events & Presentations”.

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    ABOUT Moody’s

    In a world shaped by increasingly interconnected risks, Moody’s (NYSE:MCO) data, insights, and innovative technologies help customers develop a holistic view of their world and unlock opportunities. With a rich history of experience in global markets and a diverse workforce of approximately 16,000 across more than 40 countries, Moody’s gives customers the comprehensive perspective needed to act with confidence and thrive.

    Source: Moody’s Corporation Investor Relations

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Welsh Secretary heads to US and Canada to boost trade and investment

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Press release

    Welsh Secretary heads to US and Canada to boost trade and investment

    This visit comes as Aston Martin resume exports to the US, protecting 600 jobs in St Athan.

    Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens with Aston Martin apprentices in St Athan in May 2025

    • The deal negotiated with the US protects thousands of car making jobs and supports growth in the Welsh aerospace industry.
    • Secretary of State for Wales, Jo Stevens, in Toronto and New York to drive further inward investment to Wales

    Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens is this week (22-25 July) travelling to the United States and Canada on a mission to boost trade and investment in Wales. The two countries are among the most significant markets for Welsh exports, with goods and services worth over £2 billion destined for the US and Canada each year. 

    Trade and investment between Wales and North America supports over 50,000 Welsh jobs. With the significant economic links between the countries, the US and Canada provides Welsh businesses with great opportunities to grow and prosper. The visit follows the signing of the UK’s economic prosperity deal with the US in May, protecting businesses and securing jobs across the country, and boosting key sectors in Wales like steel, aerospace, car making and life sciences.

    Car manufacturer Aston Martin, which has a base in St Athan in the Vale of Glamorgan employing at least 600 people, resumed exports to the United States following the successful trade deal. The Welsh Secretary will visit the new Aston Martin showroom in New York City and meet executives.

    Jo Stevens’ visit to North America comes after the UK Government’s publication of its Industrial Strategy and aims to highlight Wales as a key destination for inward investment into the UK.

    During the visit the Welsh Secretary will raise awareness of this December’s Investment Summit in Wales, encouraging North American business leaders and investors to participate in the event.

    Driving investment into Wales is the Welsh Secretary’s primary goal, with high profile business facing events and roundtable meetings with industry leaders and investors in Toronto and New York.

     Her programme includes: 

    • Hosting a reception for business at Aston Martin’s new showroom in New York City

    • Meeting key Canadian businesses with an interest in Wales – including from manufacturing and other sectors – at a roundtable meeting in Toronto.

    • A business breakfast with investors in sport real estate in the UK in New York. 

    Speaking ahead of the visit, Secretary of State for Wales Jo Stevens said:

    There are strong and important economic and cultural ties between Wales and North America and it is fantastic to be able to promote these and help strengthen them further.

    The UK Government has made economic growth our key mission and our new trade deal with the United States delivers fantastic benefits for our key businesses like Aston Martin and for working people across Wales.

    I want to build on this progress and while I am in the USA and Canada I will be discussing further opportunities for investment in Wales with companies like Aston Martin.

    My message is very clear – Wales is open for business.

    Deputy Trade Commissioner for North America, Alan Gogbashian said: 

    From sports economy firms to the automotive industry, Wales plays a key role in the UK economy, and has strong trade and investment ties with Canada and the United States.

    It’s fantastic to host the Secretary of State for Wales in New York and Toronto this week to engage with current transatlantic businesses including Aston Martin, and to connect with potential investors ahead of the Investment Summit in Wales later this year.

    The Welsh Secretary’s itinerary also includes a reception in Toronto with business and cultural groups with interests in Wales and meetings with individual investors in Wales like Vale Mining. 

    The Welsh Secretary travels to Toronto on Tuesday, 22 July and then onto New York City before returning to the UK on 25 July.

    ENDS

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Folkestone business wins US contract through $475,000 UK Export Finance deal

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Press release

    Folkestone business wins US contract through $475,000 UK Export Finance deal

    UKEF announces its support for British engineering firm Dyrhoff, enabling the company to supply key components for a large-scale water management project in the United States.

    A water control gate installed by Dyrhoff in Scotland. Image provided by Dyrhoff

    • Dyrhoff, a Folkestone-based provider of water control gates, has recently won a major export contract following support from UK Export Finance (UKEF) and NatWest.

    • The business is supporting a flood protection project in North Dakota, using both UK and internationally manufactured parts.

    Dyrhoff, a provider of water control gates, has won a major contract to deliver two pneumatically operated spillway gates for a flood protection project in North Dakota, USA, following support from a government financing scheme.

    Throughout its more than 30 years, the business has specialised in the design and supply of inflatable rubber dams and spillway gates. These gates can be used to reduce flood risk and aid water regulation.

    In line with the government’s Plan for Change and its mission to kickstart economic growth, UKEF guaranteed a $475,000 finance facility to be issued by NatWest. This facility enabled Dyrhoff to meet the bonding terms required to win the contract in North Dakota.

    Dyrhoff works with UK and international partners to engineer and manufacture parts which are subsequently assembled at the project location. The majority of Dyrhoff’s business originates from overseas contracts, contributing to 156 projects in over 33 countries, including USA, Italy, Canada, Norway, Turkey, Portugal and Indonesia.

    Although Dyrhoff is a seasoned exporter, the financial support provided by UKEF has enabled the business to win one of its largest contracts to date.

    As a result of the North Dakota deal and other successful contracts, Dyrhoff is now planning to increase staff numbers at its manufacturing facility in Folkestone, Kent.

    Don Mason, Director at Dyrhoff said:

    We have been providing market-leading rubber dam and spillway solutions since 1989, but the support afforded by UKEF has enabled us to set our sights on an exciting overseas growth opportunity.

    By assisting us in winning such a significant project for the business, UKEF support has set us up to carry on building momentum in key markets like the USA. Despite economic uncertainty in the market, we are now well placed to use this project as a springboard for success.

    Lisa Maddison-Brown, Kent, East Sussex and West Sussex Export Finance Manager at UKEF said:

    We are really pleased to be able to assist a business which maintains a focus on developing critical infrastructure to keep areas safe from flooding. A key goal of ours is to continue placing British engineering at the heart of vital projects worldwide, and Dyrhoff is helping to do just that.

    Ellie Morrison, Trade Finance Manager at NatWest commented:

    I’m delighted to announce NatWest’s Trade Finance support for Dyrhoff, as they secure a significant export contract creating impactful engineering solutions that serve a crucial international and domestic purpose.

    The financing package has equipped Dyrhoff to meet essential bonding requirements, thereby enabling the company to secure and mobilise on this project. This partnership, facilitated with the support of UK Export Finance, aligns with NatWest’s commitments to foster the growth of UK-based businesses and contributing to vital infrastructure projects worldwide.

    Dyrhoff are a great example of a successful UK exporter and NatWest is proud to support the business with the financial solutions they need to thrive globally.

    News of Dyrhoff’s success follows on from the recent publication of UKEF’s Annual Reports and Accounts for 2024/25. The department provided £14.5 billion in loans, guarantees and insurance in support of exporters of all sizes and supported up to 70,000 jobs.

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  • MIL-OSI: 21Shares Partners with Societe Generale to Expand Institutional Access to Crypto ETPs in Europe

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Societe Generale to act as market maker for 21Shares’ Bitcoin and Ethereum ETPs on key German and Eastern Europe fund platforms, expanding institutional access to crypto

    Zurich, 23 July 2025 – 21Shares AG, one of the world’s leading issuers of cryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETPs), is pleased to announce it has entered into an ETP market making fund platform agreement with Societe Generale, a leading institutional player in exchange traded products, to enhance liquidity across 21Shares ETPs on fund platforms for investors in Germany and Eastern Europe.

    As part of the agreement, Societe Generale will support the trading of 21Shares’ Bitcoin and Ethereum ETPs (ABTC, CBTC, AETH, CETH) by providing over-the-counter liquidity on key fund platforms in Germany and Eastern Europe. These platforms, typically operated by major financial institutions, serve as critical infrastructure for institutional trading. By joining these platforms, where Societe Generale acts as a market maker, 21Shares’ flagship crypto products will now be accessible to a wider base of professional investors, expanding institutional reach across Germany and Eastern Europe.

    “We are thrilled to partner with Societe Generale, a major player in the European ETF space, as we continue to expand access to our ETPs,” said Alistair Byas-Perry, Global Head of Capital Markets & EMEA Investment at 21Shares. “By bringing liquidity to our Bitcoin and Ethereum ETPs, Societe Generale is helping us advance our mission to deliver the most efficient and trusted crypto investment solutions to the market.”

    “Societe Generale is excited to partner with 21Shares, a leading provider of cryptocurrency ETPs, to support the trading of their Bitcoin and Ethereum ETPs on fund platforms. This marks a significant milestone in our commitment to providing innovative liquidity solutions and enhancing access to a wide range of ETFs and ETPs for our clients,” said Martina Schroettle, Head of ETF Sales Trading UK at Societe Generale.

    The partnership is expected to enhance liquidity, execution quality, and ease of access for German and Eastern European institutional investors navigating the digital asset market.

    For more information on 21Shares’ full product suite, visit www.21shares.com.

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    About 21Shares

    21Shares is one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange traded product providers and offers the largest suite of crypto ETPs in the market. The company was founded to make cryptocurrency more accessible to investors, and to bridge the gap between traditional finance and decentralized finance. 21Shares listed the world’s first physically-backed crypto ETP in 2018, building a seven-year track record of creating crypto exchange-traded funds that are listed on some of the biggest, most liquid securities exchanges globally. Backed by a specialised research team, proprietary technology, and deep capital markets expertise, 21Shares delivers innovative, simple and cost-efficient investment solutions.

    21Shares is a member of 21.co, a global leader in decentralized finance. For more information, please visit www.21Shares.com.

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  • Trump strikes trade deal with Japan to cut tariffs

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    The United States and Japan struck a deal to lower the hefty tariffs President Donald Trump threatened to impose on goods from its Asian ally that included a pledge by Japan to invest $550 billion in the United States.

    The agreement – including a 15% tariff on all imported Japanese goods, down from a proposed 25% – is the most significant of the string of trade deals the White House has reached ahead of an approaching August 1 deadline for higher levies to kick in.

    “I just signed the largest TRADE DEAL in history with Japan,” Trump said on his Truth Social platform. “This is a very exciting time for the United States of America, and especially for the fact that we will continue to always have a great relationship with the Country of Japan.”

    Ishiba, who is facing political pressure after a bruising election defeat on Sunday, hailed the deal as “the lowest figure among countries that have a trade surplus with the U.S.”.

    The two sides also agreed to cut tariff 25% tariffs already imposed on Japanese autos to 15%, Ishiba said. Auto exports account for more than a quarter of Japan’s exports to the U.S.

    The announcement ignited a rally in Japanese stocks, with the benchmark Nikkei climbing 2.6% to its highest in a year. Shares of automakers surged in particular, with Toyota 7203.T up more than 11%, and Honda 7267.T and Nissan 7201.T both up more than 8%.

    The exuberance extended to shares of South Korean carmakers as well, as the Japan deal stoked optimism that South Korea could strike a comparable deal. The yen firmed slightly against the dollar, and U.S. equity index futures edged upward.

    But U.S. automakers signaled their unhappiness with the deal, raising concerns about a trade regime that could cut tariffs on auto imports from Japan to 15% while leaving tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico at 25%.

    Matt Blunt, who heads the American Automotive Policy Council which represents General Motors GM.N Ford F.N and Chrysler-parent Stellantis STLAM.MI, said “any deal that charges a lower tariff for Japanese imports with virtually no U.S. content than the tariff imposed on North American-built vehicles with high U.S. content is a bad deal for U.S. industry and U.S. auto workers.”

    ‘MISSION COMPLETE’

    Autos are a huge part of U.S.-Japan trade, but almost all of it is one way to the U.S. from Japan, a fact that has long irked Trump. In 2024, the U.S. imported more than $55 billion of vehicles and automotive parts while just over $2 billion were sold into the Japanese market from the U.S.

    Two-way trade between the two countries totaled nearly $230 billion in 2024, with Japan running a trade surplus of nearly $70 billion. Japan is the fifth-largest U.S. trading partner in goods, U.S. Census Bureau data show.

    Trump’s announcement followed a meeting with Japan’s top tariff negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, at the White House on Tuesday.

    “#Mission Complete,” Akazawa wrote on X.

    The deal was “a better outcome” for Japan than it potentially could have been, given Trump’s earlier unilateral tariff threats, said Kristina Clifton, a senior economist at the Commonwealth Bank of Australia in Sydney.

    “Steel, aluminium, and also cars are important exports for Japan, so it’ll be interesting to see if there’s any specific carve-outs for those,” Clifton said.

    Kazutaka Maeda, an economist at Meiji Yasuda Research Institute, said that “with the 15% tariff rate, I expect the Japanese economy to avoid recession.”

    Japan is the largest investor in the United States. Together with pension giant GPIF and Japanese insurers, the country has about $2 trillion invested in U.S. markets.

    Besides that, Bank of Japan data shows direct Japanese investment in the United States was $1.2 trillion at the end of 2024, and Japanese direct investment flows amounted to $137 billion in North America last year.

    Speaking later at the White House, Trump also expressed fresh optimism that Japan would form a joint venture with Washington to support a gas pipeline in Alaska long sought by his administration.

    “We concluded the one deal … and now we’re going to conclude another one because they’re forming a joint venture with us at, in Alaska, as you know, for the LNG,” Trump told lawmakers at the White House. “They’re all set to make that deal now.”

    Trump aides are feverishly working to close trade deals ahead of an August 1 deadline that Trump has repeatedly pushed back under pressure from markets and intense lobbying by industry. By that date, countries are set to face steep new tariffs beyond those Trump has already imposed since taking office in January.

    Trump has announced framework agreements with Britain, Vietnam, Indonesia and paused a tit-for-tat tariff battle with China, though details are still to be worked out with all of those countries.

    At the White House, Trump said negotiators from the European Union would be in Washington on Wednesday.

    -Reuters

  • MIL-OSI USA: Hagerty, Colleagues Reintroduce Legislation to Protect American Assets From Unlawful Seizure by Foreign Governments

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Tennessee Bill Hagerty
    In violation of USMCA, Mexico’s president has repeatedly threatened to declare an American company’s property as a “Protected Natural Area” to unjustifiably seize the company’s assets
    WASHINGTON—Yesterday,United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, led his colleagues in reintroducing the Defending American Property Abroad Act, legislation to impose retaliatory prohibitions to deter and punish any nation in the Western Hemisphere that unlawfully seizes American assets. This legislation responds to ongoing efforts by the Mexican government to seize a deep-water port owned by U.S.-based Vulcan Materials Company in flagrant violation of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) governing trade between our two nations. The legislation is co-sponsored by Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Katie Britt (R-AL), Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), Roger Wicker (R-MS), Ted Budd (R-NC), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), and Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD). Representative August Pfluger (R-TX-11) has introduced companion legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives.
    In specific, this legislation would authorize the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to prohibit vessels from entering a U.S. port if they previously used a port, land, or infrastructure that had been illegally seized from a U.S. entity by a foreign nation in the Western Hemisphere.  It also empowers the U.S. Trade Representative to investigate and respond to foreign governments that deny U.S. companies fair and equal treatment or that have expropriated, nationalized, or seized U.S. assets.
    “I strongly condemn the Mexican government’s threats against Vulcan Materials Company and I am pleased to see this bipartisan and bicameral rebuke from the United States Senate,” said Senator Hagerty.  “Under the leadership of Mexico’s previous president, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, and now the current president, Claudia Sheinbaum, the Mexican government is committing a blatant theft against a major American company and, by extension, the United States itself. No nation should be allowed to bully an American firm without consequences. Our legislation will counter any attempt by the Mexican government to profit from illegal moves to expropriate, nationalize, or otherwise seize U.S. assets.”
    “American companies operating abroad should not have to fear arbitrary government actions that undermine their property rights,” said Representative Pfluger. “The Defending American Property Abroad Act will ensure that such actions do not go unchecked and that American businesses are protected from unjust expropriation. The protection of American property rights abroad is essential for fostering economic growth and maintaining our national security. I urge my colleagues in Congress to support this critical legislation and send a clear message that the United States will not tolerate unjust actions against American companies.”
    “The Mexican government’s unfair targeting of Vulcan Materials Company, a U.S.-based company that employs over 1,000 people in Virginia, is harmful to the relationship between our two countries and severely undermines investor confidence,” said Senator Kaine. “That’s why I’m joining my colleagues in introducing this bipartisan legislation to deter the illegal seizure of U.S. assets.”
    “The threats toward Vulcan’s lawfully permitted, U.S.-owned deep-water port from the Government of Mexico, even under a new president, have not ceased,” said Senator Britt. “Mexico continues to flagrantly violate international law with its actions, putting America’s and Alabama’s economic and national security at risk — and it won’t stand. I’m proud to fight for the rule of law and join Senator Hagerty in introducing the bipartisan Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2025. This reaffirms the U.S. will impose crushing consequences if the Government of Mexico continues to execute its illegal scheme against Vulcan’s property.”
    “For years, the Mexican Government has shown undue aggression toward American businesses, primarily Alabama’s Vulcan Materials,” said Senator Tuberville. “The continued attempts to exploit Vulcan’s operation in the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico is a disgrace to our longstanding trade agreement with Mexico. The Trump Administration has hit the ground running to prioritize and empower American companies — I look forward to seeing this bill get across the finish line to ensure American companies are fully protected.”
    “U.S.-owned properties in the Western Hemisphere contribute much to our economy and should not be targeted by foreign nations,” said Senator Wicker. “This legislation would hold our allies accountable for their actions and increase protections on American-owned assets that have been expropriated.”
    “American-owned properties and businesses should not experience unlawful expropriation and abuse at the hands of hostile foreign governments,” said Senator Blackburn. “The Defending American Property Abroad Act would strengthen the U.S. response to the illegal seizure of American-owned properties by creating a clear set of consequences for those actions.” 
    Background:
    In May 2022, then-Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) abruptly shut down Vulcan Materials Company’s operations with false claims that the firm was violating its contract and his government subsequently waged an unceasing pressure campaign against Vulcan, including multiple lawsuits and sending military and law enforcement to its facilities.In May 2022, Senator Hagerty urged then-President Joe Biden to take action against the Mexican government’s moves to expropriate the property of U.S. companies with investments and operations in Mexico.
    In March 2023, Senator Hagerty pressed then-Secretary of State Antony Blinken on the seizure by Mexican military troops and civilian authorities of U.S.-based Vulcan Materials Company’s assets in Mexico.
    In December 2023, Senators Hagerty and Kaine spoke on the Senate floor imploring then-President López Obrador to halt harmful actions against American companies’ lawfully owned assets in Mexico, noting that these unlawful actions violate agreements made between the two countries under the USMCA and jeopardize a key U.S. trade relationship.
    In August 2024, AMLO announced that he is pushing to designate the port and mine a “Protected Natural Area”.
    In September 2024, Senators Hagerty and Kaine introduced legislation to impose retaliatory prohibitions that deter and punish any Western Hemisphere nation that unlawfully seizes American assets, responding to ongoing efforts by the Government of Mexico to seize a deep-water port owned by U.S.-based Vulcan Materials Company, which is a flagrant violation of the United Sates-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) governing trade between our two nations.
    In December 2024, Senators Hagerty and other lawmakers condemned ongoing efforts by then-U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Katherine Tai to weaken protections for American companies under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), a counterproductive move that would make American companies vulnerable to Mexico seizing their property and assets.
    In April 2025, Senators Hagerty and Kaine sent a letter to Mexican Minister of Economy Ebrard Casaubon urging him to address the country’s unfair treatment of the U.S.-based Vulcan Materials Company, which has operated in Mexico for decades and supports thousands of jobs in both countries.
    Full text of the Defending American Property Abroad Act can be found here.

    MIL OSI USA News

  • MIL-OSI: Diversified Royalty Corp. Announces Filing of Final Short Form Base Shelf Prospectus

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Diversified Royalty Corp. (TSX: DIV and DIV.DB.A) (the “Corporation” or “DIV”) announced today that it has filed, and received receipt for, a final short form base shelf prospectus (the “Prospectus”). The Prospectus was filed with the securities regulatory authorities in each of the provinces and territories of Canada. DIV’s prior short form base shelf prospectus dated June 19, 2023, expired on July 19, 2025. Accordingly, DIV filed the Prospectus to maintain financial flexibility and efficient access to Canadian capital markets to pursue strategic initiatives. A copy of the Prospectus is available under DIV’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

    The Prospectus is valid for a 25-month period during which time DIV may, from time to time, issue common shares, warrants, subscription receipts, debt securities, convertible securities or rights or any combination thereof, including in the form of units (collectively, the “Securities”). The specific terms of any offering of Securities will be described in one or more shelf prospectus supplements which will be filed at the time of the offering of such Securities. There is no certainty any Securities will be offered or sold under the Prospectus within the 25-month effective period.  

    About Diversified Royalty Corp.

    DIV is a multi-royalty corporation, engaged in the business of acquiring top-line royalties from well-managed multi-location businesses and franchisors in North America. DIV’s objective is to acquire predictable, growing royalty streams from a diverse group of multi-location businesses and franchisors.

    DIV currently owns the Mr. Lube + Tires, AIR MILES®, Sutton, Mr. Mikes, Nurse Next Door, Oxford Learning Centres, Stratus Building Solutions, BarBurrito and Cheba Hut trademarks. Mr. Lube + Tires is the leading quick lube service business in Canada, with locations across Canada. AIR MILES® is Canada’s largest coalition loyalty program. Sutton is among the leading residential real estate brokerage franchisor businesses in Canada. Mr. Mikes operates casual steakhouse restaurants primarily in western Canadian communities. Nurse Next Door is a home care provider with locations across Canada and the United States as well as in Australia. Oxford Learning Centres is one of Canada’s leading franchisee supplemental education services. Stratus Building Solutions is a leading commercial cleaning service franchise company providing comprehensive janitorial, building cleaning, and office cleaning services primarily in the United States. BarBurrito is the largest quick service Mexican restaurant food chain in Canada. Cheba Hut is a fast casual toasted sub sandwich franchise with locations in the United States.

    DIV’s objective is to increase cash flow per share by making accretive royalty purchases and through the growth of purchased royalties. DIV intends to continue to pay a predictable and stable monthly dividend to shareholders and increase the dividend over time, in each case as cash flow per share allows.

    Forward-Looking Information

    Certain statements contained in this news release may constitute “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws that involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. The use of any of the words “anticipate”, “continue”, “estimate”, “expect”, “intend”, “may”, “will”, ”project”, “should”, “believe”, “confident”, “plan” and “intends” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking information, although not all forward-looking information contains these identifying words. Specifically, forward-looking information in this news release includes, but is not limited to, statements made in relation to: the Prospectus being filed to provide DIV with financial flexibility

    and efficient access to Canadian capital markets to pursue strategic initiatives; the specific terms of any offering of Securities will be described in one or more shelf prospectus supplements which will be filed at the time of the offering of such Securities; DIV’s objective to continue to pay predictable and stable monthly dividends to shareholders; and DIV’s corporate objectives. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events, performance, or achievements of DIV to differ materially from those anticipated or implied by such forward-looking information.

    DIV believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking information included in this news release are reasonable but no assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct. In particular there can be no assurance that: DIV will complete any offerings of Securities under the Prospectus; DIV will be able to make monthly dividend payments to the holders of its common shares; or DIV will achieve any of its corporate objectives. Given these uncertainties, readers are cautioned that forward-looking information included in this news release are not guarantees of future performance, and such forward-looking information should not be unduly relied upon. More information about the risks and uncertainties affecting DIV’s business and the businesses of its royalty partners can be found in the “Risk Factors” section of its Annual Information Form dated March 24, 2025 and in its most recent Management’s Discussion and Analysis, copies of each of which are available under DIV’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

    In formulating the forward-looking information contained herein, management has assumed that, among other things: DIV will complete one or more offerings of Securities under the Prospectus and one or more shelf prospectus supplements and DIV will successfully deploy the proceeds therefrom; DIV will generate sufficient cash flows from its royalties to service its debt and pay dividends to shareholders; the business and economic conditions affecting DIV and its royalty partners will continue substantially in the ordinary course, including without limitation with respect to general industry conditions, general levels of economic activity and regulations. These assumptions, although considered reasonable by management at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect.

    All of the forward-looking information in this news release is qualified by these cautionary statements and other cautionary statements or factors contained herein, and there can be no assurance that the actual results or developments will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on, DIV. The forward-looking information included in this news release is presented as of the date of this news release and DIV assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise such information to reflect new events or circumstances, except as may be required by applicable law.

    THE TORONTO STOCK EXCHANGE HAS NOT REVIEWED AND DOES NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR THE ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE.

    Additional Information

    Additional information relating to the Corporation and other public filings, is available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

    Contact:
    Sean Morrison, Chief Executive Officer and Director
    Diversified Royalty Corp.
    (236) 521-8470

    Greg Gutmanis, President and Chief Financial Officer
    Diversified Royalty Corp.
    (236) 521-8471

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Rosen, Colleagues Push to Prevent Corporations From Using Trump’s Chaotic Tariffs as Cover to Price Gouge Americans

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV)

    WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined Senate colleagues in a letter calling on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate and stop corporations that may be using Donald Trump’s tariffs as a cover to raise prices on all goods, regardless of whether they are actually subject to new tariffs, and increase prices above and beyond what is necessary to cover any additional costs. In June 2025, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York released new survey results showing that “a significant share” of companies raised prices of goods and services that are not subject to tariffs.
    “This Administration’s reckless approach to trade is spiking costs for small businesses and creating opportunities for billion-dollar companies to grow their profits and take advantage of consumers,” wrote the lawmakers. “The FTC should be utilizing its full authority to prevent these unfair practices.”
    Senator Rosen has helped lead the fight opposing Trump’s reckless tariffs and defending consumers. She helped introduce the Tariff Transparency Act, which would require the U.S. International Trade Commission to study and publicly report on the economic effects of tariffs on Canada and Mexico– key trading partners for Nevada industries. She’s also repeatedly pushed back against price gouging, calling on the DOJ to curb price gouging at the gas pump and in the housing market.

    MIL OSI USA News

  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Environment – EPA approves new fruit fungicide

    Source: Environmental Protection Authority

    The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has approved a fungicide with a new active ingredient that controls blackspot and powdery mildew on apples and pears, and Botrytis on grapes.
    UPL New Zealand Limited applied to import or manufacture Rhapsody, a fungicide containing 218 g/L ipflufenoquin, a chemical new to New Zealand.
    UPL says Rhapsody gives growers an alternative to other products that may be becoming less effective due to increasing resistance, gives another option for late season use, and is lower risk to human health.
    “This approval means growers will have access to an innovative tool with a new mode of action, helping protect crops vital to New Zealand’s primary sector,” says Dr Lauren Fleury, EPA Hazardous Substances Applications Manager.
    The apple industry contributed almost $2 billion to the New Zealand economy last year, and the wine export value reached approximately $2.4 billion.
    The decision to approve Rhapsody was made following a rigorous assessment and consultation process, says Dr Fleury.
    “As this product contains an active ingredient that is new to New Zealand, we assessed the scientific data and evidence, as well as economic and local information, to enable access to new chemistry while continuing to protect people’s health and our unique environment.”
    Ipflufenoquin has been approved in other countries, including Australia, Canada, Japan and the USA.
    This decision is the latest for the EPA, which has reduced the queue of hazardous substance release applications by almost 21 percent since 1 July 2024. The EPA has set ambitious assessment targets for the coming year, including increasing the number of assessments for substances containing new active ingredients.
    “We understand the importance of timely access to new products. Continuing to reduce the queue and assess new active ingredients is a top priority for us.”
    The substance can only be used by professionals in commercial settings, and users must comply with specific controls.
    As an agricultural compound, Rhapsody must also receive approval from the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) before it can be used in New Zealand.

    MIL OSI New Zealand News

  • MIL-OSI Canada: Minister Sidhu discusses trade priorities and opportunities with counterparts and business leaders in British Columbia

    Source: Government of Canada News (2)

    July 22, 2025 – Vancouver, British Columbia – Global Affairs Canada

    The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, was in British Columbia (B.C.) from July 17 to 21, to meet with provincial and industry leaders, as well as Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) clients in the defence, aerospace and agriculture sectors.

    During a keynote address at a Surrey Board of Trade event, Minister Sidhu outlined Canada’s economic priorities, including strengthening and diversifying trade relationships worldwide. He spoke about the significance of the Government of Canada’s Team Canada Trade Missions, a key initiative under the Indo-Pacific Strategy that helps Canadian businesses export to new international markets.

    The minister also met with his newly appointed B.C. counterpart, the Minister of Jobs and Economic Growth, Ravi Kahlon. They explored collaboration opportunities between the federal and provincial governments to create market connections for Canadian companies, including through Canada’s TCS. Following their meeting, Minister Kahlon joined Minister Sidhu at a round-table discussion with Business Council of British Columbia members, where they shared Canada’s and B.C.’s priorities for continued growth in the energy sector.

    While in the Vancouver area, Minister Sidhu toured the Port of Vancouver and saw first-hand how the harbour contributes to Canada’s international supply chain, facilitating the flow of exports to Asia and connections to essential goods from around the world. He also visited OSI Maritime Systems Ltd., a successful TCS partner, where he gained valuable insights into the unique export challenges faced by Canadian defence companies. The Minister then met with Tamara Vrooman, President and CEO of the Vancouver International Airport to discuss key priorities, including cargo capacity and enhancing international connectivity.

    In Kitimat, he visited LNG Canada, the country’s first export-oriented liquefied natural gas facility, where he learned about the company’s exports to Asia. As a world leader in the energy sector, Canada is a partner of choice for clean energy solutions and is ready to become a conventional and clean energy superpower.

    Minister Sidhu concluded his visit to B.C. in Kelowna. He participated in a discussion with business leaders at the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce, where he highlighted the role the TCS can play to help B.C. companies reach new export markets. While in Kelowna, the minister also visited Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing, Hillcrest Farms, and KF Aerospace, local businesses, to gain insights into their experiences, discuss challenges they face, and explore how the TCS can support them.

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  • MIL-OSI: Pulse Seismic Inc. Reports Strong Q2 2025 Financial Results and Declares Special and Regular Quarterly Dividends

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    CALGARY, Alberta, July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pulse Seismic Inc. (TSX:PSD) (OTCQX:PLSDF) (“Pulse” or the “Company”) is pleased to report its financial and operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025. The unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements, accompanying notes and MD&A are being filed on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca) and will be available on Pulse’s website at www.pulseseismic.com.

    Today, Pulse’s Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.0175 per common share and also declared a special dividend of $0.20 per common share. The total dividend declared will be approximately $11.0 million based on Pulse’s 50,755,057 common shares outstanding as of July 22, 2025, to be paid on August 20, 2025, to shareholders of record on August 13, 2025. This dividend is designated as an eligible dividend for Canadian income tax purposes. For non-resident shareholders, Pulse’s dividends are subject to Canadian withholding tax.

    “In the first half of 2025 the Company has benefited from increases in traditional data sales as well as energy sector M&A, generating revenue of $41.1 million, an EBITDA margin of 86% and $27.2 million of shareholder free cashflow,” stated Neal Coleman, Pulse’s President and CEO. “Pulse’s industry leading seismic data library contains vital subsurface information used by E&P companies for risk mitigation and maximization of drilling results,” he continued. “The Company continues to rely on shareholder free cashflow as the basis for its capital allocation strategy and remains focused on returns to shareholders, as evidenced by distributing 84% of 2025 free cash flow in the form of dividends. Pulse’s Board of Directors today declared the second special dividend of 2025,” Coleman continued. “In the last 24 months, special dividends of $0.80 have been declared, in addition to the regular dividend which has increased annually and is currently set at $0.07 per year,” he concluded.

    HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2025

    • The regular quarterly dividend of $0.0175 per common share declared and paid in the second quarter of 2025 was a 17% increase over the regular quarterly dividend of $0.015 per common share declared and paid in the first quarter of 2025. A special dividend of $0.20 per common share totaling $10.2 million was also declared and paid in the first quarter of 2025;
    • The Company renewed its Normal Course Issuer Bid (NCIB) on February 24, 2025. During the six months ended June 30, 2025, the Company purchased and cancelled 80,600 shares under the NCIB at an average price of $2.43 per share, for total cost of approximately $197,000;
    • Total revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2025, was $18.3 million, compared to $6.3 million for the same period in 2024. Total revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2025, was $41.1 million, compared to $15.1 million for the same period in 2024. Revenue generated in the first half of 2025 reflects an increase of 71% compared to the last three years average of annual revenue;
    • Shareholder free cash flow(a) was $11.7 million ($0.23 per share basic and diluted) for the three months ended June 30, 2025, compared to $3.9 million ($0.07 per share basic and diluted) for the same period in 2024. Shareholder free cash flow was $27.2 million ($0.53 per share basic and diluted) for the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to $8.9 million ($0.17 per share basic and diluted) for the same period in 2024;
    • EBITDA(a) was $15.2 million ($0.30 per share basic and diluted) for the three months ended June 30, 2025, compared to $4.4 million ($0.0.09 per share basic and diluted) for the same period in 2024. For the six months ended June 30, 2025, EBITDA was $35.3 million ($0.69 per share basic and diluted) compared to $10.6 million ($0.21 per share basic and diluted) for the same period in 2024;
    • Net earnings for the three months ended June 30, 2025, was $9.6 million ($0.19 per share basic and diluted) compared to net earnings of $1.3 million ($0.03 per share basic and diluted) for the same period in 2024. Net earnings for the six months ended June 30, 2025, was $22.9 million ($0.45 per share basic and diluted) compared to net earnings of $4.0 million ($0.08 per share basic and diluted) for the same period in 2024; and
    • At June 30, 2025, the Company had a cash balance of $25.9 million as well as $5.0 million of available liquidity on its revolving demand credit facility.
    SELECTED FINANCIAL AND
    OPERATING INFORMATION
             
               
               
    (Thousands of dollars except per share data, Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30, Year ended,
    numbers of shares and kilometres of seismic data) 2025 2024   2025 2024 December 31,
      (Unaudited) (Unaudited) 2024
    Revenue 18,316 6,300   41,075 15,077 23,379
               
    Amortization of seismic data library 2,224 2,279   4,449 4,549 9,090
    Net earnings 9,565 1,341   22,940 4,022 3,391
    Per share basic and diluted 0.19 0.03   0.45 0.08 0.07
    Cash provided by (used in) operating activities 12,543 (1,269 ) 29,158 9,195 14,195
    Per share basic and diluted 0.25 (0.02 ) 0.57 0.18 0.28
    EBITDA (a) 15,238 4,418   35,286 10,647 15,496
    Per share basic and diluted (a) 0.30 0.09   0.69 0.21 0.30
    Shareholder free cash flow (a) 11,733 3,869   27,152 8,907 12,408
    Per share basic and diluted (a) 0.23 0.07   0.53 0.17 0.24
               
    Capital expenditures          
    Seismic data   225 225
    Property and equipment   45
    Total capital expenditures   225 270
               
    Dividends          
    Regular dividends declared 885 775   1,648 1,490 3,018
    Special dividends declared   10,167 2,548
    Total dividends declared 885 775   11,815 1,490 5,566
               
    Normal course issuer bid          
    Number of shares purchased and cancelled 37,300 539,500   80,600 1,166,800 1,784,000
    Cost of shares purchased and cancelled 91 1,222   197 2,407 3,880
               
    Weighted average shares outstanding          
    Basic and diluted 50,761,321 51,734,590   50,795,174 51,928,298 51,448,985
    Shares outstanding at period-end     50,755,057 51,455,063 50,837,863
               
    Seismic library          
    2D in kilometres     829,207 829,207 829,207
    3D in square kilometres     65,310 65,310 65,310
    FINANCIAL POSITION
    AND RATIO
             
          June 30, June 30, December 31,
    (Thousands of dollars except ratio)     2025 2024 2024
    Working capital     24,202 10,996 9,222
    Working capital ratio     4.8:1 4.0:1 5.1:1
    Cash and cash equivalents     25,876 9,392 8,722
    Total assets     36,479 29,184 21,516
    Trailing 12 -month (TTM) EBITDA(b)     40,135 27,528 15,496
    Shareholders’ equity     29,177 25,177 18,295
               

    (a)The Company’s continuous disclosure documents provide discussion and analysis of “EBITDA”, “EBITDA per share”, “shareholder free cash flow” and “shareholder free cash flow per share”. These financial measures do not have standard definitions prescribed by IFRS and, therefore, may not be comparable to similar measures disclosed by other companies. The Company has included these non-GAAP financial measures because management, investors, analysts and others use them as measures of the Company’s financial performance. The Company’s definition of EBITDA is cash available for interest payments, cash taxes, repayment of debt, purchase of its shares, discretionary capital expenditures and the payment of dividends, and is calculated as earnings (loss) from operations before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. The Company believes EBITDA assists investors in comparing Pulse’s results on a consistent basis without regard to non-cash items, such as depreciation and amortization, which can vary significantly depending on accounting methods or non-operating factors such as historical cost. EBITDA per share is defined as EBITDA divided by the weighted average number of shares outstanding for the period. Shareholder free cash flow further refines the calculation of capital available to invest in growing the Company’s 2D and 3D seismic data library, to repay debt, to purchase its common shares and to pay dividends by deducting non-discretionary expenditures from EBITDA. Non-discretionary expenditures are defined as non-cash expenses, debt financing costs (net of deferred financing expenses amortized in the current period), net restructuring costs and current tax provisions. Shareholder free cash flow per share is defined as shareholder free cash flow divided by the weighted average number of shares outstanding for the period.
    These non-GAAP financial measures are defined, calculated and reconciled to the nearest GAAP financial measures in the Management’s Discussion and Analysis.
    (b) TTM EBITDA is defined as the sum of EBITDA generated over the previous 12 months and is used to provide a comparable annualized measure.
    These non-GAAP financial measures are defined, calculated and reconciled to the nearest GAAP financial measures in the Management’s Discussion and Analysis.

    OUTLOOK
    Pulse had a very strong first half year, generating revenue of $41.1 million and ending the quarter with $24.2 million of working capital including $25.9 million in cash. These financial results have provided capital returns to shareholders, strengthened the balance sheet, and positioned the Company for solid financial performance in 2025.

    Pulse’s ability to forecast future revenue continues to be challenging, as significant annual fluctuations are the norm in the seismic data library business. Industry trends that we consider relevant as we look forward include land sales in Western Canada, drilling forecasts for the year, commodity price levels, M&A forecasts and the status of industry infrastructure improvements. It is difficult to predict in the midst of the current market dynamics how this will unfold through the remainder of 2025. M&A activity for the year so far, has surpassed many analysts’ earlier expectations and is expected to remain strong for the remainder of 2025. Lower oil prices have contributed to decreased corporate valuations which often lead to acquisition opportunities. Alberta land sales through 2024 were strong, but at midpoint in 2025 have generated just over half the amount for the same period in 2024. In British Columbia land sales were resumed in Q3 2024 after a pause of over three years. New infrastructure, such as the TMX pipeline expansion, a driver of increased drilling activity, which was completed in 2024 has provided increased export capacity. The Canadian Association of Energy Contractors, in November 2024 forecast an increase to 6,604 wells to be drilled in 2025, an approximate 7% increase over 2024. There has been no update published to this forecast, and drilling activity is reported to be relatively stable. LNG Canada’s liquified natural gas export facility is now operational and is expected to contribute to increased drilling and may lead to an improvement in Canadian natural gas prices.

    Of course, there continues to be a high level of uncertainty on political and economic fronts. Uncertainty around energy tariffs and trade policy between Canada and the United States, are contributing to the lack of clarity for the future. It is clear that Canada needs to continue to build pipelines and increase natural gas egress, to support the country’s energy security, as well as to secure new buyers of Canadian energy.

    Pulse, as previously stated, has low visibility regarding future seismic data library sales levels, regardless of industry conditions. The Company remains focused on business practices that have served throughout the full range of conditions. The Company maintains a strong balance sheet and carries no debt. Led by an experienced and capable management team, Pulse operates with a low-cost structure and focuses on maintaining excellent client relations and providing exceptional customer service. Pulse’s strong financial position, high leverage to increased revenue in its EBITDA margin and careful management of its cash resources continue to translate to the return of capital to shareholders through regular and special dividends.

    CORPORATE PROFILE

    Pulse is a market leader in the acquisition, marketing and licensing of 2D and 3D seismic data to the western Canadian energy sector. Pulse owns the largest licensable seismic data library in Canada, currently consisting of approximately 65,310 square kilometres of 3D seismic and 829,207 kilometres of 2D seismic. The library extensively covers the Western Canada Sedimentary Basin, where most of Canada’s oil and natural gas exploration and development occur.

    For further information, please contact:
    Neal Coleman, President and CEO
    Or
    Pamela Wicks, Vice President Finance and CFO
    Tel.: 403-237-5559
    Toll-free: 1-877-460-5559
    E-mail: info@pulseseismic.com.
    Please visit our website at www.pulseseismic.com

    This document contains information that constitutes “forward-looking information” or “forward-looking statements” (collectively, “forward-looking information”) within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. Forward-looking information is often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “expect”, “plan”, “intend”, “forecast”, “target”, “project”, “guidance”, “may”, “will”, “should”, “could”, “estimate”, “predict” or similar words suggesting future outcomes or language suggesting an outlook.

    The Outlook section herein contain forward-looking information which includes, but is not limited to, statements regarding:

    > The outlook of the Company for the year ahead, including future operating costs and expected revenues;

    > Recent events on the political, economic, regulatory, and legal fronts affecting the industry’s medium- to longer-term prospects, including progression and completion of contemplated infrastructure projects;

    > The Company’s capital resources and sufficiency thereof to finance future operations, meet its obligations associated with financial liabilities and carry out the necessary capital expenditures through 2025;

    > Pulse’s capital allocation strategy;

    > Pulse’s dividend policy;

    > Oil and natural gas prices and forecast trends;

    > Oil and natural gas drilling activity and land sales activity;

    > Oil and natural gas company capital budgets;

    > Future demand for seismic data;

    > Future seismic data sales;

    > Pulse’s business and growth strategy; and

    > Other expectations, beliefs, plans, goals, objectives, assumptions, information and statements about possible future events, conditions, results and performance, as they relate to the Company or to the oil and natural gas industry as a whole.

    By its very nature, forward-looking information involves inherent risks and uncertainties, both general and specific, and risks that predictions, forecasts, projections and other forward-looking statements will not be achieved. Pulse does not publish specific financial goals or otherwise provide guidance, due to the inherently poor visibility of seismic revenue. The Company cautions readers not to place undue reliance on these statements as a number of important factors could cause the actual results to differ materially from the beliefs, plans, objectives, expectations and anticipations, estimates and intentions expressed in such forward-looking information.

    These factors include, but are not limited to:

    > Uncertainty of the timing and volume of data sales;

    > Volatility of oil and natural gas prices;

    > Risks associated with the oil and natural gas industry in general;

    > The Company’s ability to access external sources of debt and equity capital;

    > Credit, liquidity and commodity price risks;

    > The demand for seismic data;

    > The pricing of data library licence sales;

    > Cybersecurity;

    > Relicensing (change-of-control) fees and partner copy sales;

    > Environmental, health and safety risks;

    > Federal and provincial government laws and regulations, including those pertaining to taxation, royalty rates, environmental protection, public health and safety;

    > Competition;

    > Dependence on key management, operations and marketing personnel;

    > The loss of seismic data;

    > Protection of intellectual property rights;

    > The introduction of new products; and

    > Climate change.

    Pulse cautions that the foregoing list of factors that may affect future results is not exhaustive. Additional information on these risks and other factors which could affect the Company’s operations and financial results is included under “Risk Factors” in the Company’s most recent annual information form, and in the Company’s most recent audited annual financial statements, most recent MD&A, management information circular, quarterly reports, material change reports and news releases. Copies of the Company’s public filings are available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

    When relying on forward-looking information to make decisions with respect to Pulse, investors and others should carefully consider the foregoing factors and other uncertainties and potential events. Furthermore, the forward-looking information contained in this document is provided as of the date of this document and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update publicly or to revise any of the included forward-looking information, except as required by law. The forward-looking information in this document is provided for the limited purpose of enabling current and potential investors to evaluate an investment in Pulse. Readers are cautioned that such forward-looking information may not be appropriate, and should not be used, for other purposes.

    PDF available: http://ml.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/8df92694-2a01-45f3-b5b4-ecc0f5bd6edb

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Mount Benson North transferred from B.C. to Snuneymuxw First Nation

    Source: Government of Canada regional news

    Snuneymuxw First Nation and the Province have completed a transfer of over 700 hectares of land on te’tuxwtun, also known as Mount Benson North, to the Nation, advancing its reconciliation journey.

    This marks the latest step in the implementation of the Snuneymuxw First Nation and British Columbia Land Transfer Agreement (2020). Under this agreement, over 3000 hectares of land is being returned to Snuneymuxw. 

    “This third transfer marks another meaningful step forward in restoring our responsibility over our lands,” said Chief Mike Wyse, Snuneymuxw First Nation. “Each parcel returned strengthens our Nation’s economic independence and renews our deep connection to te’tuxwtun North. More than 2,000 hectares of our village lands have yet to be returned under the agreement, and we remain firmly committed to continuing this vital work until every piece is restored, for our people and future generations.”

    The land will be held in fee simple by the Nation’s Petroglyph Development Group (PDG) and will join the Nation’s forestry business, Mount Benson Forestry.

    “PDG, through a Mount Benson Forestry Limited Partnership, will continue working with the land to build an economic engine that drives prosperity and strengthens self-determination,” said Ian Simpson, CEO, Petroglyph Development Group. “We are reclaiming our vital role within our territory and continuing a legacy of sustainable growth.”

    Spencer Chandra Herbert, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, said: “Working in partnership with Snuneymuxw First Nation on the next steps of our reconciliation agreement is helping to create more jobs in Nanaimo and the mid-Island, and build strong, healthier communities. Working together on the path of reconciliation makes life better for us all.”

    Since 2020, Snuneymuxw and B.C. have partnered on numerous agreements and collaborative work. This work was made possible with strong local and regional government support in the Nanaimo Regional District.

    Quotes:

    Randene Neill, Minister of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship —

    “This return of land supports economic opportunity and responsible stewardship, recognizing Snuneymuxw’s deep cultural and environmental connection to these lands since time immemorial. It creates opportunities for sustainable forestry, protects important wildlife habitat and brings lasting benefits to Snuneymuxw members and the wider mid-Island community. This is a meaningful step forward on the path of reconciliation, respecting Indigenous rights, supporting local economies and honouring the land.”

    Ravi Parmer, Minister of Forests —

    “This agreement puts the Snuneymuxw First Nation in the driver’s seat, bringing economic prosperity, protection of cultural values and greater certainty to the land base.”

    Sheila Malcolmson, MLA for Nanaimo-Gabriola Island —

    “Working together, we’ve moved forward. Today’s return of 700 hectares of land is part of the late premier John Horgan and my commitment to the Snuneymuxw First Nation to help resolve a long-standing desire for a greater stake in the economic development of Crown lands in their territory.”

    Learn More:

    Snuneymuxw First Nation: https://www.snuneymuxw.ca

    Petroglyph Development Group: https://petroglyphdg.com

    2020 Land Transfer Agreement: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/download/0583431F80F9413B8CB15E0038583FC9

    2021 Snuneymuxw, Canada and British Columbia Memorandum of Understanding: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/environment/natural-resource-stewardship/consulting-with-first-nations/agreements/snuneymuxw_tripartite_mou_final_-_signed_by_all_july_28_2021.pdf

    212 hectares of land returned on Te’tuxwtun, known as Mount Benson East (2024):
    https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2024IRR0001-000020

    B.C. returning downtown Nanaimo village site to Snuneymuxw (2024): https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2024IRR0040-001110

    A backgrounder follows.

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: A new partnership for economic cooperation

    Source: Government of Canada regional news (2)

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  • MIL-OSI Submissions: ‘Eat the rich’ — Why horror films are taking aim at the ultra-wealthy

    Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Heather Roberts, PhD Candidate in Screen Cultures and Curatorial Studies, Queen’s University, Ontario

    Samara Weaving in the horror film ‘Ready or Not.’ Weaving plays Grace, a bride who must survive until dawn on her wedding day as her in-laws hunt her down. (Searchlight Pictures)

    This story contains spoilers about ‘Ready or Not’ and ‘The Menu.’

    When Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and fiancée Lauren Sánchez held their lavish three-day wedding celebration in Venice recently, it wasn’t just a party — it was a spectacle of wealth, reportedly costing between US$47 million and US$56 million.

    Critics highlighted the environmental toll of such an event on the fragile, flood-prone city, while protesters took to the streets to condemn the wedding as a tone-deaf symbol of oligarchical wealth at a time when many can’t afford to pay rent, let alone rent an island.

    The excessive show of opulence felt like the opening of a horror film, and lately, that’s exactly what horror has been giving us. In films like Ready or Not (2019) and The Menu (2022), the rich aren’t simply out of touch; they’re portrayed as predators, criminals or even monsters.




    Read more:
    Horror comedy ‘The Menu’ delves into foodie snobbery when you’re dying for a cheeseburger


    These “eat-the-rich” films channel widespread anxieties about the current socioeconomic climate and increasing disillusionment with capitalist systems.

    In a world where the wealthy and powerful often seem to act with impunity, these films expose upper-class immorality and entitlement, and offer revenge fantasies where those normally crushed by the system fight back or burn it all down.

    Horror takes aim at the wealthy

    Originally a quote from social theorist Jean-Jacques Rousseau during the French Revolution, “eat the rich” has re-emerged in recent years in public protests and on social media in response to increasing socioeconomic inequality.

    In cinema, eat-the-rich films often use grotesque hyperbole or satire to reveal and critique capitalist systems and the behaviours of the wealthy elite.

    Film scholar Robin Wood argues that horror films enact a return of what is repressed by dominant bourgeois — that is, capitalist — ideology, typically embodied by the figure of the monster.

    He cites The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974), a classic example of anti-capitalist sentiment in horror that depicts Leatherface (Gunnar Hansen) and his working-class family as monstrous victims of the 1970s industrial collapse. Rather than accept repression, they return as cannibalistic monsters, making visible the brutality of capitalist systems that exploit and degrade people like obsolete commodities.

    But in eat-the-rich horror, it is the wealthy themselves who become the monsters. The locus of repression becomes their privilege, which is often built on exploitation, inequality and invisible or normalized forms of harm.

    These films render these abstract systems tangible by making the elite’s monstrosity visible, literal and grotesque.

    Revenge horror for the 99 per cent

    Recent horror films are increasingly using genre conventions to critique wealth, privilege and the systems that sustain them.

    Ready or Not turns the rich into bloodthirsty monsters who maintain their fortune through satanic rituals and human sacrifice. Grace (Samara Weaving) marries into the Le Domas family, board game magnates who initiate new family members with a deadly game of hide-and-seek. She must survive until dawn while her new in-laws hunt her down to fulfil a demonic pact.

    The film critiques the idea of inherited wealth as something earned or honourable, combining humour and horror to reflect anxieties about class entrenchment and the moral decay of the elite.

    Trailer for the 2019 horror film ‘Ready or Not.’

    The Le Domases are monstrous not only for their violence, but for how casually they justify it. When several maids are accidentally killed in the chaos, they react with self-pity, indifferent to who must be sacrificed to maintain their wealth.

    In The Menu, the rich are portrayed as monstrous not through physical violence, but through their moral failings — like financial crimes and infidelity — and their hollow consumption of culture.

    Celebrity chef Julian Slowik (Ralph Fiennes) lures wealthy foodies to his exclusive island restaurant, using food as a weaponized form of art to expose guests’ hypocrisy and misdeeds. In one scene, guests are served tortillas laser-printed with incriminating images, such as banking records and evidence of fraudulent activity.

    The tortilla scene from the 2022 horror film ‘The Menu.’

    The film criticizes consumption in an industry where food is no longer a source of enjoyment or sustenance, but a status symbol for the elite to display their wealth and taste.

    Why these films are striking a nerve now

    It’s no surprise that audiences are turning to horror to make sense of systems that feel increasingly bleak and inescapable. In Canada, the cost of living continues to outpace wages, housing affordability remains an issue for many, while grocery prices are a source of horror in their own right.

    A university degree, once considered a reliable path to stability, no longer guarantees the financial security of a salaried job. Many Canadians now rely on gig economy jobs as supplementary income.

    Meanwhile, the wealth gap is increasing and obscene displays of wealth — like a multi-million-dollar wedding — can feel disconnected, even offensive, to people experiencing financial precarity.

    Eat-the-rich films tap into this collective sense of injustice, transforming economic and social anxieties into a cathartic spectacle where ultra-wealthy villains are held accountable for their actions.

    Margot, played by Anya Taylor-Joy, and executive chef Julian Slowik, played by Ralph Fiennes, in ‘The Menu.’
    (Eric Zachanowich/Searchlight Pictures)

    At the end of Ready or Not, the members of the Le Domas family explode one by one and their mansion burns down. In The Menu, the guests are dressed up like s’mores and immolated. In both films, fire serves as a symbolic cleansing of the wealthy, their power and the systems that protect them.

    More than that, these films provide someone to root for: working-class protagonists who are targeted by the elite but ultimately survive. Former foster child Grace fights her way through a pack of murderous millionaires, while escort Margot/Erin (Anya Taylor-Joy) is spared when she rejects the pretentiousness of fine dining and orders a humble cheeseburger instead.

    In this way, horror becomes a form of narrative resistance, illustrating class rage through characters who refuse to be consumed by the systems trying to oppress them. While inequality and exploitation persist in reality, eat-the-rich films offer escape, and even justice, on screen.

    Heather Roberts does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

    ref. ‘Eat the rich’ — Why horror films are taking aim at the ultra-wealthy – https://theconversation.com/eat-the-rich-why-horror-films-are-taking-aim-at-the-ultra-wealthy-260550

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Update 15: Alberta wildfire update (July 22, 3 p.m.)

    Source: Government of Canada regional news (2)

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Saskatchewan Wildfire Update July 22

    Source: Government of Canada regional news

    Released on July 22, 2025

    As of 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 22, there are 49 active wildfires in Saskatchewan. Of those active fires, one is categorized as contained, 14 are not contained, 17 are ongoing assessments and 17 are listed as protecting values. 

    Eleven communities are currently under an evacuation order: Resort Subdivision of Lac La Plonge, La Plonge Reserve, Northern Village of Beauval, Jans Bay, Patuanak/English River First Nation, Montreal Lake Cree Nation, Northern Village of Pinehouse, Canoe Lake Cree First Nation/Canoe Narrows, Île-à-la-Crosse, Resort Subdivision of Cole Bay and Resort Subdivision of Little Amyot Lake. 

    There are four active declarations of local emergency due to wildfire: Resort Subdivision of Lac La Plonge, Northern Village of Beauval, Resort Subdivision of Little Amyot Lake and Northern Hamlet of Cole Bay. 

    A full list of evacuated communities can be found on the Active Evacuations webpage. 

    The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) reminds the public that it is important to be prepared should an evacuation alert or an evacuation order be issued for your community. An evacuation alert is to be prepared to leave on short notice while an evacuation order indicates that you are at risk and need to leave immediately using routes provided by officials. 

    Part of the preparation is being ready to leave, including:

    • keeping your vehicle fuelled;
    • being set to evacuate livestock or pets if needed; and
    • checking in on neighbours who may need assistance.

    More information on evacuation planning can be found in the Wildfire Emergency Planning fact sheet.  

    Any evacuees should register through the Sask Evac Web Application and then call 1-855-559-5502 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. to have their needs assessed for additional assistance. Individuals who need help registering through the application can call the 855 Line for assistance. 

    Evacuees supported by the Canadian Red Cross should call 1-800-863-6582. 

    As a reminder, there is a fire ban that is still in place due to the extreme fire risk. The ban encompasses the area north of the provincial forest boundary up to the Churchill River. The fire ban prohibits any open fires, controlled burns and fireworks in the designated boundary. This includes provincial parks, provincial recreation sites and the Northern Saskatchewan Administrative District within those boundaries. 

    The latest wildfire information, an interactive fire ban map, frequently asked questions, fire risk maps and fire prevention tips can be found at saskpublicsafety.ca. 

    Review the current fire bans and restrictions in provincial parks and recreation sites. 

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  • MIL-OSI: Weatherford Announces Second Quarter 2025 Results

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    • Second quarter revenue of $1,204 million increased 1% sequentially
    • Second quarter operating income of $237 million increased 67% sequentially
    • Second quarter net income of $136 million increased 79% sequentially; net income margin of 11.3%
    • Second quarter adjusted EBITDA* of $254 million was flat sequentially; adjusted EBITDA margin* of 21.1% decreased 11 basis points sequentially
    • Second quarter cash provided by operating activities of $128 million and adjusted free cash flow* of $79 million
    • Repurchased $27 million of 8.625% Senior Notes due 2030 in the second quarter of 2025
    • Shareholder return of $52 million for the quarter, which included dividend payments of $18 million and share repurchases of $34 million
    • Board approved quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share, payable on September 4, 2025, to shareholders of record as of August 6, 2025
    • Signed an agreement with Amazon Web Services to migrate and modernize our digital platforms, including the Modern Edge Platform and Unified Data Model, enhancing operational efficiency and data-driven decision-making. The collaboration also boosts Weatherford’s Software Launchpad, offering scalable, cloud-based solutions while ensuring data control and integration flexibility

    *Non-GAAP – refer to the section titled Non-GAAP Financial Measures Defined and GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures Reconciled

    HOUSTON, July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Weatherford International plc (NASDAQ: WFRD) (“Weatherford” or the “Company”) announced today its results for the second quarter of 2025.

    Revenues for the second quarter of 2025 were $1,204 million, an increase of 1% sequentially and a decrease of 14% year-over-year. Operating income in the second quarter of 2025 was $237 million, an increase of 67% sequentially and a decrease of 10% year-over-year. Net income in the second quarter of 2025 was $136 million, with a 11.3% margin, an increase of 79%, or 493 basis points, sequentially, and an increase of 9%, or 240 basis points, year-over-year. Adjusted EBITDA* was $254 million, with a 21.1% margin, flat, or a decrease of 11 basis points, sequentially, and a decrease of 30%, or 488 basis points, year-over-year. Basic income per share in the second quarter of 2025 was $1.87, an increase of 81% sequentially and an increase of 10% year-over-year. Diluted income per share in the second quarter of 2025 was $1.87, an increase of 81% sequentially and an increase of 13% year-over-year.

    Second quarter 2025 cash flows provided by operating activities were $128 million, a decrease of 10% sequentially and a decrease of 15% year-over-year. Adjusted free cash flow* was $79 million, an increase of 20% sequentially and a decrease of 18% year-over-year. Capital expenditures were $54 million in the second quarter of 2025, a decrease of 30% sequentially and a decrease of 13% year-over-year.

    Girish Saligram, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “Our core operating markets continued to exhibit activity slowdown during the quarter, driven by geopolitical events, supply-demand imbalance concerns, and trade uncertainties. Despite these structural headwinds, the One Weatherford team delivered second-quarter results in line with expectations, reflecting disciplined execution and operational efficiency in a distinctly softer market. The sequential performance demonstrates strong fundamentals and the resilience of our operating model. Revenues increased and adjusted EBITDA was flat despite the previously announced divestiture of certain businesses in Argentina. Adjusted Free Cash Flow also increased, even as receivables continued to build in Latin America due to lack of payments in Mexico. This performance underscores the strength of the new Weatherford operating paradigm and marks a positive departure from past responses to prior market cycle inflections.

    Looking ahead, activity levels in both North America and international markets continue to show signs of sluggishness, and expectations for a broader sector recovery have shifted further to the right. While we anticipate a relatively flat trajectory on revenues for the immediate future, we remain focused on driving adjusted free cash flow conversion through portfolio optimization, structural cost efficiencies, optimization of working capital, and CAPEX efficiency.”

    *Non-GAAP – refer to the section titled Non-GAAP Financial Measures Defined and GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures Reconciled

    Operational & Commercial Highlights

    • An International Oil Company (IOC) awarded Weatherford a three-year contract to provide Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) services for a deepwater development project in Mexico.
    • Aramco awarded Weatherford a one-year contract extension to provide MPD services for its onshore and offshore wells.
    • Weatherford, with Superior Energy Services, secured a three-year contract to supply conventional completions (Upper and Lower) equipment to Petrobras for pre-salt and post-salt fields offshore Brazil.
    • Cairn Oil & Gas granted Weatherford a Letter of Award to provide Completions, Liner Hanger, Whipstock systems and services, and MPD services for High Temperature – Ultra High Temperature (HT-UHT) drilling and rigless project in Barmer, India.
    • bp UK awarded Weatherford a one-year contract to provide Cementation Products, Completions, Drilling Services, Intervention Services & Drilling Tools (ISDT), and a one-year contract to provide Liner Hanger systems for the Northern Endurance Partnership CO2 Storage Project in offshore UK.
    • Beach Energy Limited awarded Weatherford contracts to provide Cementation Products, Cement Heads, Liner Hangers, and Tubular Running Services (TRS) for a campaign in offshore Australia.
    • Origin Energy awarded Weatherford a five-year contract to re-supply PCP systems in onshore Australia.
    • OMV awarded Weatherford a three-year contract to supply Completions and Reservoir Monitoring equipment in Tunisia.
    • Shell awarded Weatherford a three-year contract to provide ISDT offshore in the Gulf of America.
    • An IOC awarded Weatherford a three-year contract to provide thru-tubing Well Services in offshore Malaysia.
    • Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) awarded Weatherford a contract for the supply of XpressTM XT Liner Hanger systems for deep drilling operations in Kuwait.
    • A National Oil Company in the Middle East awarded a two-year contract to provide thru-tubing and safety valve systems in the United Arab Emirates.
    • A major operator in Canada awarded Weatherford a two-year contract to provide Artificial Lift services in onshore Canada.
    • Weatherford, in strategic partnership with Constellation, secured a three-year contract to deliver TRS, integrating the automated Vero™ technology into their rig for Petrobras in offshore Brazil.

    Technology Highlights

    • Drilling & Evaluation (“DRE”)
      • In Kuwait, Weatherford successfully deployed combined Magnus™ and Victus™ solutions for a pilot project for KOC. This approach enabled the use of a smaller wellhead, eliminated one casing string, and allowed effective drilling and cementing through stacked reservoirs, potentially unlocking new completion designs and enhancing recovery.
      • In Qatar, Weatherford successfully completed the first Modus™ job using MPD techniques that significantly improved operational efficiency and well safety. The Modus system enabled the operator to reach the targeted total depth while saving substantial rig time and costs compared to conventional methods.
      • In Norway, Weatherford successfully completed three open hole logging jobs for an international operator using coiled tubing for deployment. This approach enabled effective logging in a highly deviated well, overcoming the limitations of conventional wireline conveyance.
    • Well Construction and Completions (“WCC”)
      • In the Gulf of America, Weatherford successfully integrated multiple TRS technologies for bp. This integration enhanced operational speed, cost-effectiveness, and well integrity while improving quality, efficiency, and safety by reducing personnel requirements and eliminating manual intervention.
      • In the United Kingdom, Weatherford successfully implemented StringGuardTM for Shell. The solution is designed to provide protection against potential dropped string events, with the aim of maintaining operational focus and incident free delivery.
    • Production and Intervention (“PRI”)
      • Weatherford’s Rotaflex® Artificial Lift technology has witnessed continued global adoption, with recent installations in France, Australia, and Oman. These projects have addressed a variety of operational challenges, including the replacement of Electric Submersible Pumps and conventional pumping units, enhancement of production efficiency, support for Coal Bed Methane initiatives, and restoration of output in complex wells, underscoring the versatility and effectiveness of the Rotaflex technology.
      • In Norway, Weatherford completed a successful field trial of TITAN RS technology for Equinor, following the acquisition of Ardyne. The trial delivered a full casing cut and recovery solution for the plug and abandonment market, reinforcing Weatherford’s leadership in advanced well abandonment.
      • In Saudi Arabia, Weatherford installed the first Rod Lift system in the Jafurah field. The unit was successfully commissioned, validating Weatherford’s Rod Lift technology as a viable artificial lift solution for this unconventional gas field.

    Shareholder Return

    During the second quarter of 2025, Weatherford paid dividends of $18 million and repurchased shares for approximately $34 million, resulting in a total shareholder return of $52 million. In the first half of the year, Weatherford paid dividends of $36 million and repurchased shares for approximately $87 million, resulting in a total shareholder return of $123 million.

    On July 17, 2025, our Board declared a cash dividend of $0.25 per share of the Company’s ordinary shares, payable on September 4, 2025, to shareholders of record as of August 6, 2025.

    Results by Reportable Segment

    Drilling and Evaluation (“DRE”)
      

        Three Months Ended   Variance
    ($ in Millions)   June 30,
    2025
      March 31,
    2025
      June 30,
    2024
      Seq.   YoY
    Revenue   $          335     $              350     $          427     (4)   %   (22)    %
    Segment Adjusted EBITDA   $            69     $                 74     $          130     (7)   %   (47)    %
    Segment Adj EBITDA Margin     20.6 %     21.1 %     30.4 %            (55) bps         (985) bps

    Second quarter 2025 DRE revenue of $335 million decreased by $15 million, or 4% sequentially, primarily from lower Wireline activity in North America and Latin America partly offset by higher Drilling Services activity in Europe/Sub-Sahara Africa/Russia and Latin America. Year-over-year DRE revenue decreased by $92 million, or 22%, primarily from lower activity across all geographies, especially in Latin America, partly offset by higher Drilling Services activity in Europe/Sub-Sahara Africa/ Russia, North America and Middle East/North Africa/Asia.

    Second quarter 2025 DRE segment adjusted EBITDA of $69 million decreased by $5 million, or 7% sequentially, primarily from lower Wireline activity, partly offset by higher Drilling Services activity. Year-over-year DRE segment adjusted EBITDA decreased by $61 million, or 47%, primarily from lower activity across all geographies, especially in Latin America.

    Well Construction and Completions (“WCC”)  

        Three Months Ended   Variance
    ($ in Millions)   June 30,
    2025
      March 31,
    2025
      June 30,
    2024
      Seq.   YoY
    Revenue   $          456     $              441     $          504     3 %   (10)   %
    Segment Adjusted EBITDA   $          118     $              128     $          145     (8) %   (19)   %
    Segment Adj EBITDA Margin     25.9 %     29.0 %     28.8 %         (315) bps          (289) bps

    Second quarter 2025 WCC revenue of $456 million increased by $15 million, or 3% sequentially, primarily from higher Liner Hangers and Cementation Products activity partly offset by lower Completions activity especially in Latin America.  Year-over-year WCC revenues decreased by $48 million, or 10%, primarily from lower activity in Latin America, Europe/Sub-Sahara Africa/Russia and North America partly offset by higher Liner Hangers activity in Middle East/North Africa/Asia.

    Second quarter 2025 WCC segment adjusted EBITDA of $118 million decreased by $10 million, or 8% sequentially, primarily from lower Completions activity partly offset by higher Liner Hangers activity and Cementation Products activity and fall through. Year-over-year WCC segment adjusted EBITDA decreased by $27 million, or 19%, primarily from lower activity in Latin America, Europe/Sub-Sahara Africa/Russia and North America partly offset by higher Liner Hangers and TRS fall through in Middle East/North Africa/Asia.

    Production and Intervention (“PRI”)  

        Three Months Ended   Variance
    ($ in Millions)   June 30,
    2025
      March 31,
    2025
      June 30,
    2024
      Seq.   YoY
    Revenue   $          327         $              334     $          369     (2)  %   (11)   %
    Segment Adjusted EBITDA   $            63         $                 62     $            85     2 %   (26)   %
    Segment Adj EBITDA Margin     19.3 %     18.6 %     23.0 %             70  bps          (377) bps

    Second quarter 2025 PRI revenue of $327 million  decreased by $7 million, or 2% sequentially, primarily from lower Pressure Pumping activity in Latin America pursuant to the sale of the Argentina Pressure Pumping business partly offset by higher Artificial Lift and Sub-sea Intervention activity. Year-over-year PRI revenue decreased by $42 million, or 11%, as lower activity across all geographies was partly offset by higher Sub-sea intervention activity in Latin America.

    Second quarter 2025 PRI segment adjusted EBITDA of $63 million increased by $1 million, or 2% sequentially, primarily from  higher Sub-sea Intervention activity and fall through partly offset by lower Pressure Pumping activity in Latin America pursuant to the sale of the Argentina Pressure Pumping business. Year-over-year PRI segment adjusted EBITDA decreased by $22 million, or 26%, primarily from lower activity across all geographies, partly offset by higher Sub-sea intervention activity and fall through in Latin America.

    Revenue by Geography 

        Three Months Ended   Variance
    ($ in Millions)   June 30,
    2025
      March 31,
    2025
      June 30,
    2024
      Seq.   YoY
    North America   $             241   $                  250   $             252   (4) %   (4) %
                         
    International   $             963   $                  943   $          1,153   2 %   (16) %
       Latin America                     195                        241                    353   (19) %   (45) %
       Middle East/North Africa/Asia                    524                        503                    542   4 %   (3) %
       Europe/Sub-Sahara Africa/Russia                    244                        199                    258   23 %   (5) %
    Total Revenue   $          1,204   $               1,193   $          1,405   1 %   (14) %


    North America

    Second quarter 2025 North America revenue of $241 million decreased by $9 million, or 4% sequentially, primarily from lower Wireline activity in Canada Land, partly offset by higher Cementation Products and Liner Hangers activity. Year-over-year, North America decreased by $11 million, or 4% , primarily from lower activity across all the segments, partly offset by higher activity in US Offshore.

    International

    Second quarter 2025 international revenue of $963 million increased by $20 million, or 2% sequentially and decreased by $190 million, or 16% year-over-year.

    Second quarter 2025 Latin America revenue of $195 million decreased by $46 million, or 19% sequentially, primarily from lower activity in Argentina pursuant to the sale of the Argentina Pressure Pumping business, partly offset by higher Sub-sea intervention activity. Year-over-year, Latin America revenue decreased by $158 million, or 45%, primarily from lower activity in Mexico and Argentina, partly offset by higher Sub-sea intervention activity.

    Second quarter 2025 Middle East/North Africa/Asia revenue of $524 million increased by $21 million, or 4% sequentially, primarily from higher Liner Hangers and Cementation Products activity partly offset by lower Drilling Services. Year-over-year, the Middle East/North Africa/Asia revenue decreased by $18 million, or 3%, primarily from lower activity in the DRE and PRI segments partly offset by higher Liner Hangers activity.

    Second quarter 2025 Europe/Sub-Sahara Africa/Russia revenue of $244 million increased by $45 million, or 23% sequentially, primarily from higher activity across all the segments. Year-over-year, Europe/Sub-Sahara Africa/Russia revenue decreased by $14 million, or 5%, primarily from lower activity across all the segments especially WCC, partly offset by higher Drilling Services and Pressure Pumping.

    About Weatherford
    Weatherford delivers innovative energy services that integrate proven technologies with advanced digitalization to create sustainable offerings for maximized value and return on investment. Our world-class experts partner with customers to optimize their resources and realize the full potential of their assets. Operators choose us for strategic solutions that add efficiency, flexibility, and responsibility to any energy operation. The Company conducts business in approximately 75 countries and has approximately 17,300 team members representing more than 110 nationalities and 310 operating locations. Visit weatherford.com for more information and connect with us on social media.

    Conference Call Details

    Weatherford will host a conference call on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, to discuss the Company’s results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025. The conference call will begin at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time (7:30 a.m. Central Time).

    Listeners are encouraged to download the accompanying presentation slides which will be available in the investor relations section of the Company’s website.

    Listeners can participate in the conference call via a live webcast at https://www.weatherford.com/investor-relations/investor-news-and-events/events/ or by dialing +1 877-328-5344 (within the U.S.) or +1 412-902-6762 (outside of the U.S.) and asking for the Weatherford conference call. Participants should log in or dial in approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the call.

    A telephonic replay of the conference call will be available until August 6, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. To access the replay, please dial +1 877-344-7529 (within the U.S.) or +1 412-317-0088 (outside of the U.S.) and reference conference number 1312926. A replay and transcript of the earnings call will also be available in the investor relations section of the Company’s website.

    Contacts
    For Investors:
    Luke Lemoine
    Senior Vice President, Corporate Development & Investor Relations
    +1 713-836-7777
    investor.relations@weatherford.com

    For Media:
    Kelley Hughes
    Senior Director, Communications & Employee Engagement
    media@weatherford.com

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This news release contains projections and forward-looking statements concerning, among other things, the Company’s adjusted EBITDA*, adjusted EBITDA margin*, adjusted free cash flow*, shareholder return program, forecasts or expectations regarding business outlook, prospects for its operations, capital expenditures, expectations regarding future financial results, and are also generally identified by the words “believe,” “project,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “outlook,” “budget,” “intend,” “strategy,” “plan,” “guidance,” “may,” “should,” “could,” “will,” “would,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will likely result,” and similar expressions, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Such statements are based upon the current beliefs of Weatherford’s management and are subject to significant risks, assumptions, and uncertainties. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated in our forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned that forward-looking statements are only estimates and may differ materially from actual future events or results, based on factors including but not limited to: global political, economic and market conditions, political disturbances, war or other global conflicts, terrorist attacks, changes in global trade policies, tariffs and sanctions, weak local economic conditions and international currency fluctuations; general global economic repercussions related to U.S. and global inflationary pressures and potential recessionary concerns; various effects from conflicts in the Middle East and the Russia Ukraine conflicts, including, but not limited to, nationalization of assets, extended business interruptions, sanctions, treaties and regulations (including changes in the regulatory environment) imposed by various countries, associated operational and logistical challenges, and impacts to the overall global energy supply; cybersecurity issues; our ability to comply with, and respond to, climate change, environmental, social and governance and other sustainability initiatives and future legislative and regulatory measures both globally and in specific geographic regions; the potential for a resurgence of a pandemic in a given geographic area and related disruptions; the price and price volatility of, and demand for, oil and natural gas; the macroeconomic outlook for the oil and gas industry; our ability to generate cash flow from operations to fund our operations; our ability to effectively and timely adapt our technology portfolio, products and services to remain competitive, and to address and participate in changes to the market demands, including for the transition to alternate sources of energy such as geothermal, carbon capture and responsible abandonment, including our digitalization efforts, increases in the prices and lead times, and the lack of availability of our procured products and services, including due to macroeconomic and geopolitical conditions such as tariffs and changes in trade policies, our ability to timely collect from customers; our ability to effectively execute our capital allocation framework; our ability to return capital to shareholders, including those related to the timing and amounts (including any plans or commitments in respect thereof) of any dividends and share repurchases; and the realization of additional cost savings and operational efficiencies.

    These risks and uncertainties are more fully described in Weatherford’s reports and registration statements filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the risk factors described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on any of the Company’s forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to correct or update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law, and we caution you not to rely on them unduly.

    *Non-GAAP – refer to the section titled Non-GAAP Financial Measures Defined and GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures Reconciled

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    Selected Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
                         
        Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended
    ($ in Millions, Except Per Share Amounts)   June 30,
    2025
      March 31,
    2025
      June 30,
    2024
      June 30,
    2025
      June 30,
    2024
    Revenues:                    
    DRE Revenues   $              335     $                 350     $              427     $            685     $            849  
    WCC Revenues                    456                          441                      504                     897                    962  
    PRI Revenues                    327                          334                      369                     661                    717  
    All Other                       86                            68                      105                     154                    235  
    Total Revenues                 1,204                      1,193                   1,405                 2,397                 2,763  
                         
    Operating Income:                    
    DRE Segment Adjusted EBITDA[1]   $                69     $                    74     $              130     $            143     $            260  
    WCC Segment Adjusted EBITDA[1]                    118                          128                      145                     246                    265  
    PRI Segment Adjusted EBITDA[1]                       63                            62                        85                     125                    158  
    All Other[2]                       19                              4                        23                       23                       50  
    Corporate[2]                     (15 )                        (15 )                    (18 )                   (30 )                   (32 )
    Depreciation and Amortization                     (64 )                        (62 )                    (86 )                 (126 )                (171 )
    Share-based Compensation                       (9 )                          (7 )                    (12 )                   (16 )                   (25 )
    Gain on Sale of Business                       70                            —                        —                       70                       —  
    Restructuring Charges                     (11 )                        (29 )                       (5 )                   (40 )                     (8 )
    Other (Charges) Credits                       (3 )                        (13 )                        2                     (16 )                     —  
    Operating Income                    237                          142                      264                     379                    497  
                         
    Other Expense:                    
    Interest Expense, Net of Interest Income of $14, $11,
    $17, $25 and $31
                        (21 )                        (26 )                    (24 )                   (47 )                   (53 )
    Loss on Blue Chip Swap Securities                       (1 )                          —                      (10 )                     (1 )                   (10 )
    Other Expense, Net                     (24 )                        (20 )                    (20 )                   (44 )                 (42 )
    Income Before Income Taxes                    191                            96                      210                     287                    392  
    Income Tax Provision                     (46 )                        (10 )                    (73 )                   (56 )                (132 )
    Net Income                    145                            86                      137                     231                    260  
    Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests                         9                            10                        12                       19                       23  
    Net Income Attributable to Weatherford   $              136     $                    76     $              125     $            212     $            237  
                         
    Basic Income Per Share   $             1.87     $                1.04     $             1.71     $           2.91     $           3.25  
    Basic Weighted Average Shares Outstanding                   72.2                         73.1                     73.2                    72.7                   73.1  
                         
    Diluted Income Per Share   $             1.87     $                1.03     $             1.66     $           2.90     $           3.16  
    Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding                   72.4                         73.4                     75.3       72.9       75.0  
    [1] Segment adjusted EBITDA is our primary measure of segment profitability under U.S. GAAP ASC 280 “Segment Reporting” and represents segment earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, share-based compensation, restructuring charges and other adjustments. Research and development expenses are included in segment adjusted EBITDA.
    [2] All Other includes results from non-core business activities (including integrated services and projects), and Corporate includes overhead support and centrally managed or shared facilities costs. All Other and Corporate do not individually meet the criteria for segment reporting.
    Weatherford International plc
    Selected Balance Sheet Data (Unaudited)
           
    ($ in Millions) June 30, 2025   December 31, 2024
    Assets:      
    Cash and Cash Equivalents $                              943   $                                 916
    Restricted Cash                                     60                                         59
    Accounts Receivable, Net                               1,177                                    1,261
    Inventories, Net                                  881                                       880
    Property, Plant and Equipment, Net                               1,136                                    1,061
    Intangibles, Net                                  305                                       325
           
    Liabilities:      
    Accounts Payable                                  685                                       792
    Accrued Salaries and Benefits                                  252                                       302
    Current Portion of Long-term Debt                                     26                                         17
    Long-term Debt                               1,565                                    1,617
           
    Shareholders’ Equity:      
    Total Shareholders’ Equity                               1,519                                    1,283
    Weatherford International plc
    Selected Cash Flows Information (Unaudited)
                         
        Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended
    ($ in Millions)   June 30,
    2025
      March 31,
    2025
      June 30,
    2024
      June 30,
    2025
      June 30,
    2024
    Cash Flows From Operating Activities:                    
    Net Income   $             145     $                    86     $             137     $             231     $             260  
    Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash
    Provided By Operating Activities:
                       
    Depreciation and Amortization                      64                             62                        86                      126                      171  
    Foreign Exchange Losses                      17                             13                          8                        30                        23  
    Loss on Blue Chip Swap Securities                        1                             —                        10                          1                        10  
    Gain on Disposition of Assets                      (3 )                           (1 )                    (25 )                      (4 )                    (32 )
    Gain on Sale of Business                    (70 )                           —                        —                      (70 )                      —   
    Deferred Income Tax Provision (Benefit)                      (5 )                             7                        13                          2                        27  
    Share-Based Compensation                        9                               7                        12                        16                        25  
    Changes in Accounts Receivable, Inventory, Accounts
    Payable and Accrued Salaries and Benefits
                       (22 )                         (17 )                    (22 )                    (39 )                  (174 )
    Other Changes, Net                      (8 )                         (15 )                    (69 )                    (23 )                    (29 )
    Net Cash Provided By Operating Activities                    128                          142                      150                      270                      281  
                         
    Cash Flows From Investing Activities:                    
    Capital Expenditures for Property, Plant and Equipment                    (54 )                         (77 )                    (62 )                  (131 )                  (121 )
    Proceeds from Disposition of Assets                        5                               1                          8                          6                        18  
    Proceeds from Sale of Businesses                      97                             —                        —                        97                        —   
    Purchases of Blue Chip Swap Securities                    (83 )                           —                      (50 )                    (83 )                    (50 )
    Proceeds from Sales of Blue Chip Swap Securities                      82                             —                        40                        82                        40  
    Business Acquisitions, Net of Cash Acquired                      —                             —                        —                        —                       (36 )
    Proceeds from Sale of Investments                      —                             —                        —                        —                         41  
    Other Investing Activities                      (4 )                           (3 )                        3                        (7 )                      (7 )
    Net Cash Provided by (Used In) Investing Activities                      43                           (79 )                    (61 )                    (36 )                  (115 )
                         
    Cash Flows From Financing Activities:                    
    Repayments of Long-term Debt                    (34 )                         (39 )                    (87 )                    (73 )                  (259 )
       Distributions to Noncontrolling Interests                      (8 )                           —                        (9 )                      (8 )                      (9 )
    Tax Remittance on Equity Awards                      —                           (20 )                      (1 )                    (20 )                      (9 )
    Share Repurchases                    (34 )                         (53 )                      —                      (87 )                      —   
    Dividends Paid                    (18 )                         (18 )                      —                      (36 )                      —   
    Other Financing Activities                      (3 )                           (3 )                      (5 )                      (6 )                    (12 )
    Net Cash Used In Financing Activities   $              (97 )   $                (133 )   $           (102 )   $           (230 )   $           (289 )
    Weatherford International plc
    Non-GAAP Financial Measures Defined (Unaudited)

    We report our financial results in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). However, Weatherford’s management believes that certain non-GAAP financial measures (as defined under the SEC’s Regulation G and Item 10(e) of Regulation S-K) may provide users of this financial information additional meaningful comparisons between current results and results of prior periods and comparisons with peer companies. The non-GAAP amounts shown in the following tables should not be considered as substitutes for results reported in accordance with GAAP but should be viewed in addition to the Company’s reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP.

    Adjusted EBITDA* – Adjusted EBITDA* is a non-GAAP measure and represents consolidated income before interest expense, net, income taxes, depreciation and amortization expense, and excludes, among other items, restructuring charges, share-based compensation expense, as well as other charges and credits. Management believes adjusted EBITDA* is useful to assess and understand normalized operating performance and trends. Adjusted EBITDA* should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for consolidated net income and should be viewed in addition to the Company’s reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP.

    Adjusted EBITDA margin* – Adjusted EBITDA margin* is a non-GAAP measure which is calculated by dividing consolidated adjusted EBITDA* by consolidated revenues. Management believes adjusted EBITDA margin* is useful to assess and understand normalized operating performance and trends. Adjusted EBITDA margin* should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for consolidated net income margin and should be viewed in addition to the Company’s reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP.

    Adjusted Free Cash Flow* – Adjusted Free Cash Flow* is a non-GAAP measure and represents cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities, less capital expenditures plus proceeds from the disposition of assets. Management believes adjusted free cash flow* is useful to understand our performance at generating cash and demonstrates our discipline around the use of cash. Adjusted free cash flow* should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for cash flows provided by operating activities and should be viewed in addition to the Company’s reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP.

    Net Debt* – Net Debt* is a non-GAAP measure that is calculated taking short and long-term debt less cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash. Management believes the net debt* is useful to assess the level of debt in excess of cash and cash and equivalents as we monitor our ability to repay and service our debt. Net debt* should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for overall debt and total cash and should be viewed in addition to the Company’s results prepared in accordance with GAAP.​

    Net Leverage* – Net Leverage* is a non-GAAP measure which is calculated by dividing by taking net debt* divided by adjusted EBITDA* for the trailing 12 months. Management believes the net leverage* is useful to understand our ability to repay and service our debt. Net leverage* should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for the individual components of above defined net debt* divided by consolidated net income attributable to Weatherford and should be viewed in addition to the Company’s reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP.

    *Non-GAAP – as defined above and reconciled to the GAAP measures in the section titled GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures Reconciled

    Weatherford International plc
    GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures Reconciled (Unaudited)
     
                         
        Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended
    ($ in Millions, Except Margin in Percentages)   June 30,
    2025
      March 31,
    2025
      June 30,
    2024
      June 30,
    2025
      June 30,
    2024
    Revenues   $         1,204     $          1,193     $         1,405     $      2,397     $      2,763  
    Net Income Attributable to Weatherford   $            136     $                76     $            125     $         212     $         237  
    Net Income Margin     11.3 %     6.4 %     8.9 %     8.8 %     8.6 %
    Adjusted EBITDA*   $            254     $              253     $            365     $         507     $         701  
    Adjusted EBITDA Margin*     21.1 %     21.2 %     26.0 %     21.2 %     25.4 %
                         
    Net Income Attributable to Weatherford   $            136     $                76     $            125     $         212     $         237  
    Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests                       9                        10                       12                    19                    23  
    Income Tax Provision                     46                        10                       73                    56                 132  
    Interest Expense, Net of Interest Income of $14, $11,
    $17, $25 and $31
                        21                        26                       24                    47                    53  
    Loss on Blue Chip Swap Securities                       1                        —                       10                      1                    10  
    Other Expense, Net                     24                        20                       20                    44                    42  
    Operating Income                  237                      142                    264                 379                 497  
    Depreciation and Amortization                     64                        62                       86                 126                 171  
    Other Charges (Credits)[1]                       3                        13                       (2 )                  16                    —  
    Gain on Sale of Business                   (70 )                      —                       —                  (70 )                  —  
    Restructuring Charges                     11                        29                         5                    40                      8  
    Share-Based Compensation                       9                          7                       12                    16                    25  
    Adjusted EBITDA*   $            254     $              253     $            365     $         507     $         701  
                         
    Net Cash Provided By Operating Activities   $            128     $              142     $            150     $         270     $         281  
    Capital Expenditures for Property, Plant and
    Equipment
                      (54 )                    (77 )                   (62 )             (131 )             (121 )
    Proceeds from Disposition of Assets                       5                          1                         8                      6                    18  
    Adjusted Free Cash Flow*   $              79     $                66     $              96     $         145     $         178  
    [1] Other Charges (Credits) in the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 primarily includes fees to third-party financial institutions related to collections of certain receivables from our largest customer in Mexico and other miscellaneous charges and credits.

    *Non-GAAP – as reconciled to the GAAP measures above and defined in the section titled Non-GAAP Financial Measures Defined

    Weatherford International plc
    GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures Reconciled Continued (Unaudited)
     
                   
         
    ($ in Millions)   June 30,
    2025
      March 31,
    2025
      June 30,
    2024
     
    Current Portion of Long-term Debt   $                   26   $                    22   $                   20  
    Long-term Debt                    1,565                    1,583                    1,628  
    Total Debt   $              1,591   $              1,605   $              1,648  
                   
    Cash and Cash Equivalents   $                 943   $                 873   $                 862  
    Restricted Cash                          60                          57                          58  
    Total Cash   $              1,003   $                 930   $                 920  
                   
    Components of Net Debt              
    Current Portion of Long-term Debt   $                   26   $                    22   $                   20  
    Long-term Debt                    1,565                    1,583                    1,628  
    Less: Cash and Cash Equivalents                       943                        873                       862  
    Less: Restricted Cash                          60                          57                          58  
    Net Debt*   $                 588   $                 675   $                 728  
                   
    Net Income for trailing 12 months   $                 481   $                 470   $                 500  
    Adjusted EBITDA* for trailing 12 months   $              1,188   $              1,299   $              1,327  
                   
    Net Leverage* (Net Debt*/Adjusted EBITDA*)                      0.49 x                     0.52 x                    0.55 x


    *Non-GAAP – as reconciled to the GAAP measures above and defined in the section titled Non-GAAP Financial Measures Defined

    The MIL Network

  • MIL-OSI USA: Major Montana Wins Included in the FY26 Interior Appropriations Bill

    Source:

    Zinke’s requests for clean water infrastructure, ESA reform, and forest management pass full committee markup

    Washington, D.C. – Today, Western Montana Congressman and former Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke announced the inclusion of several key Montana priorities in the FY26 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. As a member of the subcommittee, Zinke has been fighting to ensure that Montanans’ voices are heard, and that critical funding and policies reflect the state’s unique needs. The FY26 Interior Appropriations Bill now heads to the House floor for a vote.

    “As a former Secretary of Interior, I’ve seen firsthand how mismanagement of our public lands from Washington can hurt our communities and how good policy can make a real difference on the ground,” said Zinke. “This bill gets us back to common sense management. It reverses years of top down bureaucratic regulation that choked our industries, hampered forest management and fire prevention, and shut off access to our lands. The infrastructure investments in this bill will go directly to our communities, funding clean water and allowing for growth. Montanans love our public lands and the outdoor experience; this bill supports multiple use and improves the quality of life for the people who live near and around those lands. It’s a science backed, community led piece of legislation, and I am proud to support it as it heads to the house floor.”

    The bill includes multiple Community Project Funding (CPF) requests from Congressman Zinke that will directly improve water infrastructure in rural communities. Community Project Funding is allocated from previously authorized grant accounts, allowing elected Members of Congress to direct grant funding would otherwise be decided by unelected officials in the federal government, without increasing spending. See all of Congressman Zinke’s FY26 CPF’s here.

    •  Granite County Clean Water Infrastructure Project – $1.75 million

    •  Alberton Clear Water Infrastructure Project – $1 million

    •  Lolo Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Phase 1 – $1.75 million

    “I would like to thank Congressman Zinke and his team,” said Daniel Reddish, Mayor of Phillipsburg. “This reflects their total commitment to rural Montana. Promises made, promises kept! Bravo!”

    In addition to direct funding, Zinke successfully included several important policy provisions in the bill:

    •  Delisting 3 Grizzly Bear Populations – Requires the Department of the Interior to delist the recovered grizzly bear populations in the Greater Yellowstone, Northern Continental, and Bitterroot Ecosystems from the Endangered Species Act (ESA).

    •  The Cottonwood Fix – Reinstates a permanent fix to prevent litigious groups from abusing the ESA to delay or block forest management projects, a key victory for wildfire prevention and responsible land stewardship.

    •  Wolverine ESA Restriction – Prohibits funding to list the wolverine under the ESA, consistent with longstanding scientific and state management concerns.

    •  Canadian Lynx ESA Rolled Back – Blocks enforcement of ESA provisions for the Canadian lynx, allowing more flexibility in forest management and land use.

    •  Native American Ironworker Training Program – $5 million to reinstate the successful program under the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), helping tribal members access skilled trades and employment opportunities.

    •  Forest Roads Access – Submits bill language to lift restrictions on construction and reconstruction of Forest Service roads to support timber harvest and firefighting operations.

    •  Good Neighbor Authority Expansion – Encourages the Forest Service to expand use of Good Neighbor Authority agreements with states and tribes to accelerate forest management and wildfire mitigation projects on federal lands.

    • Bison on Charles M. Russell (CMR) Refuge – Prohibits the introduction of bison on the CMR National Wildlife Refuge, protecting the land’s traditional multiple-use management and safeguarding ranching interests.

    “As someone who went through the Native American Ironworker Training Program , I’ve seen firsthand the impact it can have on individuals and on tribal communities,” said Tom Tanner, a graduate of the program with 32 years of experience in the ironworking trade. “This program is a smart investment in Americas future; backing the skilled workforce our country needs to rebuild roads, bridges, and energy infrastructure. It trains tribal members for careers that offer good pay, union benefits, and a path to long-term stability. This program’s inclusion in the Interior bill shows a real commitment to skilled trades and job creation and I appreciate Congressman Zinke’s work on this issue.”

    “As a retired wildlife biologist who lives within Montana’s wolverine biological range, I oppose any funding of efforts to list the wolverine under the Endangered Species Act and am glad this language is included in this year’s Interior Appropriations Bill,” said Montana State Representative Paul Fielder. “If the decision is based on wolverine biology alone, the wolverine should not qualify as either an Endangered or a Threatened species administered under the ESA.  Too often agencies use the ESA to try to carve out sub-sets of a plant or animal species home range into “distinct population segments”, “recovery zones” or some other sub-group.  The ESA refers to the Endangered Species Act, not the Endangered Distinct Population Segment Act and this language reflects that.”

    Read the full text of the bill HERE.

     

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    MIL OSI USA News

  • MIL-OSI USA: Five Defendants Sentenced in Connection with Operating One of the Largest Illegal Television Show Streaming Services in the United States

    Source: US State of North Dakota

    Yesterday, the final judgments were issued for five Nevada men, including a citizen of Germany, who were sentenced on May 29 and 30 to terms of up to 84 months in prison for running Jetflicks, one of the largest illegal television streaming services in the United States.

    “The defendants operated Jetflicks, an illegal paid streaming service that made available more television episodes than any licensed streaming service on the market,” said Acting Assistant Attorney General Matthew R. Galeotti of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division. “This scheme generated millions of dollars in criminal profits, and hurt thousands of U.S. companies and individuals who owned the copyrights to these shows but never received a penny in compensation from Jetflicks. The sentences issued in this case demonstrate the Criminal Division’s commitment to protect American creativity and to ensure that large-scale infringers are brought to justice and punished for their crimes.”

    “Digital crimes are not victimless crimes,” said U.S. Attorney Sigal Chattah for the District of Nevada. “The copyright owners lost millions of dollars as a result of the illegal paid streaming service. These sentences underscore our joint commitment with the Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section and FBI to deter and disrupt intellectual property crime via thorough investigation and prosecution of those who violate federal intellectual property laws.”

    “By building and running one of the largest unauthorized streaming services in the U.S., these individuals not only stole from content creators and legitimate streaming services, they undermined the integrity of our economy and the rule of law,” said Assistant Director Jose A. Perez of the FBI Criminal Investigative Division. “These sentencings are a reminder that illegal actions have consequences. The FBI and our partners are unwavering in our commitment to protect intellectual property rights and hold criminals accountable.”

    After a 14-day trial that ended in June 2024, a federal jury in the District of Nevada convicted Kristopher Lee Dallmann, 42; Peter H. Huber, 67; Jared Edward Jaurequi, also known as Jared Edwards, 44; Felipe Garcia, 43; and Douglas M. Courson, 65, all of Las Vegas, of conspiracy to commit copyright infringement. The jury also convicted Dallmann of criminal copyright infringement by distribution, criminal copyright infringement by public performance, and money laundering. Subsequently, the court sentenced Dallmann to 84 months in prison; Huber to 18 months in prison; Jaurequi to time served (almost 5 months in prison), 180 days of home confinement, and 500 hours of community service; Garcia to three years probation with 49 days in prison and 1000 hours of community service; and Courson to three years probation with 48 days in prison.

    According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, the defendants ran a site called Jetflicks, an online subscription-based service headquartered in Las Vegas, that permitted users to stream and at times download copyrighted television programs without the permission of the relevant copyright owners. At one point, Jetflicks claimed to have 183,285 different television episodes, significantly more than Netflix, Hulu, Vudu, Amazon Prime, or any other licensed streaming service. This was the largest internet piracy case — as measured by the estimated total infringement amount and total number of infringements — ever to go to trial as well as the first illegal streaming case ever to go to trial. The defendants’ conduct harmed every major copyright owner of a television program in the United States. Copyright owners lost millions of dollars from the operation.

    Evidence presented at trial showed that the defendants used automated software and computer scripts that ran constantly to scour sites around the world hosting pirated content. The software and scripts would download, process, and store illegal content, and then make it immediately available on servers in the United States and Canada to tens of thousands of paid subscribers located throughout the United States for streaming and/or downloading. The defendants often delivered episodes to subscribers the day after the shows originally aired on television. The service was not only available to subscribers over the internet but specifically designed to work on many different types of devices, platforms, and software.

    Each defendant performed at least one and often multiple roles at Jetflicks including management, computer programming and coding, design of the website, applications, and customer interface, technical assistance, content acquisition, subscriptions and revenue, and customer support.

    Dallmann reaped millions of dollars in profit from the operation. The government conservatively estimated the value of the copyright infringement in the case at $37.5 million. This included the approximate retail value of the defendants’ reproduction of infringing works to create the Jetflicks inventory as well as the approximate retail value of the streams of pirated television episodes that the defendants provided to subscribers.

    The five defendants sentenced were among eight defendants originally indicted in the Eastern District of Virginia in connection with operating Jetflicks. In addition to the defendants just sentenced in Nevada, defendant Darryl Polo previously pleaded guilty in the Eastern District of Virginia to four counts of criminal copyright infringement and one count of money laundering for his involvement with Jetflicks as well as an equally large illegal streaming site he ran called iStreamItAll. Similarly, defendant Luis Villarino also previously pleaded guilty in the Eastern District of Virginia to conspiracy to commit criminal copyright infringement. In May 2021, a judge in the U.S. District Court for the District of Virginia sentenced Polo and Villarino to, respectively, 57 months in prison and 12 months and a day in prison.

    After the case was transferred to the District of Nevada for trial, defendant Yoany Vaillant was tried separately from the other five remaining defendants. In November 2024, after an eight-day trial, a federal jury convicted Vaillant of conspiracy to commit criminal copyright infringement. Vaillant is scheduled to be sentenced on Sept. 4.

    The FBI Washington Field Office investigated the case, with assistance from the FBI Las Vegas Field Office. 

    Senior Counsel Matthew A. Lamberti, Trial Attorney Michael Christin, and Acting Deputy Chief Christopher S. Merriam of the Criminal Division’s Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section (CCIPS) and Assistant U.S. Attorneys Jessica Oliva and Edward G. Veronda for the District of Nevada are prosecuting the case. The CCIPS Cybercrime Lab, the Justice Department’s Office of International Affairs, and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Canada provided significant assistance.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Oklahoma City Duo Plead Guilty to Illegal Possession of Firearms Following Shooting at Apartment Complex

    Source: United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF)

    OKLAHOMA CITY – LARRY WELCH, 29, and JACOB MADISON, 24, both of Oklahoma City, have each pleaded guilty to illegal possession of a firearm after a previous felony conviction, announced U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester.

    On May 6, 2025, a federal Grand Jury returned a two-count Indictment, charging both Welch and Madison with being a felon in possession of a firearm. According to public record, on April 7, 2025, officers with the Oklahoma City Police Department responded to a reported shooting at an apartment complex. Witnesses told police that prior to the shooting, they had been involved in a dispute with the shooting suspects, later identified as Welch and Madison. Nobody was injured as a result of the shooting. Officers reviewed nearby surveillance video which showed Welch and Madison opening fire on the unarmed witnesses and then fleeing the complex. Officers canvassed the area, and shortly thereafter arrested Welch and Madison, who were found hiding in a residential backyard shed on a nearby property. Law enforcement also recovered two firearms, which Welch and Madison used during the shooting.

    Public records show that both Welch and Madison have lengthy criminal histories. Welch has previous felony convictions that include:

    • possession of a firearm after felony conviction in Cherokee County District Court case number CF-2015-629;
    • injuring or burning a public building in Mayes County District Court case number CF-2015-0228; and
    • feloniously pointing a firearm in Cleveland County District Court case number CF-2019-1389.

    Madison has previous felony convictions that include:

    • second-degree burglary in Oklahoma County District Court case number CF-2020-1275;
    • knowingly receiving or concealing stolen property in Canadian County District Court case number CF-2022-437; and
    • possession of a firearm after a previous felony conviction, unlawful possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute, committing a felony with a firearm with a defaced ID number, possession of a controlled dangerous substance, and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia in McClain County District Court case number CF-2023-0072.

    On July 16, 2025, both Welch and Madison pleaded guilty, and both admitted they possessed a firearm despite their previous felony convictions. 

    At sentencing, the defendants face up to 15 years in federal prison each, and fines of up to $250,000.

    This case is the result of an investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Oklahoma City Police Department. Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Laney Ellis (SAUSA) is prosecuting the case. SAUSA Ellis is an attorney with City of Oklahoma City whose position is funded by a federal Project Safe Neighborhoods grant awarded to the City of Oklahoma City to enhance efforts to address and reduce violent crime.

    Reference is made to public filings for additional information. 

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Five Defendants Sentenced in Connection with Operating One of the Largest Illegal Television Show Streaming Services in the United States

    Source: United States Attorneys General

    Yesterday, the final judgments were issued for five Nevada men, including a citizen of Germany, who were sentenced on May 29 and 30 to terms of up to 84 months in prison for running Jetflicks, one of the largest illegal television streaming services in the United States.

    “The defendants operated Jetflicks, an illegal paid streaming service that made available more television episodes than any licensed streaming service on the market,” said Acting Assistant Attorney General Matthew R. Galeotti of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division. “This scheme generated millions of dollars in criminal profits, and hurt thousands of U.S. companies and individuals who owned the copyrights to these shows but never received a penny in compensation from Jetflicks. The sentences issued in this case demonstrate the Criminal Division’s commitment to protect American creativity and to ensure that large-scale infringers are brought to justice and punished for their crimes.”

    “Digital crimes are not victimless crimes,” said U.S. Attorney Sigal Chattah for the District of Nevada. “The copyright owners lost millions of dollars as a result of the illegal paid streaming service. These sentences underscore our joint commitment with the Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section and FBI to deter and disrupt intellectual property crime via thorough investigation and prosecution of those who violate federal intellectual property laws.”

    “By building and running one of the largest unauthorized streaming services in the U.S., these individuals not only stole from content creators and legitimate streaming services, they undermined the integrity of our economy and the rule of law,” said Assistant Director Jose A. Perez of the FBI Criminal Investigative Division. “These sentencings are a reminder that illegal actions have consequences. The FBI and our partners are unwavering in our commitment to protect intellectual property rights and hold criminals accountable.”

    After a 14-day trial that ended in June 2024, a federal jury in the District of Nevada convicted Kristopher Lee Dallmann, 42; Peter H. Huber, 67; Jared Edward Jaurequi, also known as Jared Edwards, 44; Felipe Garcia, 43; and Douglas M. Courson, 65, all of Las Vegas, of conspiracy to commit copyright infringement. The jury also convicted Dallmann of criminal copyright infringement by distribution, criminal copyright infringement by public performance, and money laundering. Subsequently, the court sentenced Dallmann to 84 months in prison; Huber to 18 months in prison; Jaurequi to time served (almost 5 months in prison), 180 days of home confinement, and 500 hours of community service; Garcia to three years probation with 49 days in prison and 1000 hours of community service; and Courson to three years probation with 48 days in prison.

    According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, the defendants ran a site called Jetflicks, an online subscription-based service headquartered in Las Vegas, that permitted users to stream and at times download copyrighted television programs without the permission of the relevant copyright owners. At one point, Jetflicks claimed to have 183,285 different television episodes, significantly more than Netflix, Hulu, Vudu, Amazon Prime, or any other licensed streaming service. This was the largest internet piracy case — as measured by the estimated total infringement amount and total number of infringements — ever to go to trial as well as the first illegal streaming case ever to go to trial. The defendants’ conduct harmed every major copyright owner of a television program in the United States. Copyright owners lost millions of dollars from the operation.

    Evidence presented at trial showed that the defendants used automated software and computer scripts that ran constantly to scour sites around the world hosting pirated content. The software and scripts would download, process, and store illegal content, and then make it immediately available on servers in the United States and Canada to tens of thousands of paid subscribers located throughout the United States for streaming and/or downloading. The defendants often delivered episodes to subscribers the day after the shows originally aired on television. The service was not only available to subscribers over the internet but specifically designed to work on many different types of devices, platforms, and software.

    Each defendant performed at least one and often multiple roles at Jetflicks including management, computer programming and coding, design of the website, applications, and customer interface, technical assistance, content acquisition, subscriptions and revenue, and customer support.

    Dallmann reaped millions of dollars in profit from the operation. The government conservatively estimated the value of the copyright infringement in the case at $37.5 million. This included the approximate retail value of the defendants’ reproduction of infringing works to create the Jetflicks inventory as well as the approximate retail value of the streams of pirated television episodes that the defendants provided to subscribers.

    The five defendants sentenced were among eight defendants originally indicted in the Eastern District of Virginia in connection with operating Jetflicks. In addition to the defendants just sentenced in Nevada, defendant Darryl Polo previously pleaded guilty in the Eastern District of Virginia to four counts of criminal copyright infringement and one count of money laundering for his involvement with Jetflicks as well as an equally large illegal streaming site he ran called iStreamItAll. Similarly, defendant Luis Villarino also previously pleaded guilty in the Eastern District of Virginia to conspiracy to commit criminal copyright infringement. In May 2021, a judge in the U.S. District Court for the District of Virginia sentenced Polo and Villarino to, respectively, 57 months in prison and 12 months and a day in prison.

    After the case was transferred to the District of Nevada for trial, defendant Yoany Vaillant was tried separately from the other five remaining defendants. In November 2024, after an eight-day trial, a federal jury convicted Vaillant of conspiracy to commit criminal copyright infringement. Vaillant is scheduled to be sentenced on Sept. 4.

    The FBI Washington Field Office investigated the case, with assistance from the FBI Las Vegas Field Office. 

    Senior Counsel Matthew A. Lamberti, Trial Attorney Michael Christin, and Acting Deputy Chief Christopher S. Merriam of the Criminal Division’s Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section (CCIPS) and Assistant U.S. Attorneys Jessica Oliva and Edward G. Veronda for the District of Nevada are prosecuting the case. The CCIPS Cybercrime Lab, the Justice Department’s Office of International Affairs, and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Canada provided significant assistance.

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: SIRT Investigating Officer Involved Shooting in Regina

    Source: Government of Canada regional news

    Released on July 22, 2025

    On Friday July 18, 2025, at approximately 10:30 a.m., the Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) received a notification from the Regina Police Service (RPS) regarding an officer-involved shooting that had just taken place in Regina. 

    SIRT’s Civilian Executive Director accepted the notification as within SIRT’s mandate and directed an investigation by SIRT.

    On the morning of July 18, plainclothes members of RPS were engaged in a homicide investigation. At approximately 10:08 a.m., members observed a 29-year-old male on a bicycle who was wanted in connection with the investigation. The members requested other RPS units attend the area to assist with re-locating the male after contact had been lost. At approximately 10:12 a.m., the male was located by plainclothes members of RPS in the alley between Garnet Street and Athol Street north of 8th Avenue. Two plainclothes members of RPS exited separate unmarked police vehicles and a confrontation took place between the male and police. During that confrontation, members issued verbal commands to the male. One plainclothes member of RPS discharged a single round from a service pistol, striking the male. 

    RPS immediately called EMS to attend the scene as additional police resources arrived and assessed the male’s injuries. EMS arrived at the scene at approximately 10:17 a.m., and assumed responsibility for the male’s care, pronouncing him deceased at approximately 10:19 a.m. 

    Following the notification, a SIRT team consisting of the Civilian Executive Director and four SIRT investigators deployed to Regina to begin their investigation. A replica firearm was recovered from the scene and has been seized as an exhibit in SIRT’s investigation. 

    SIRT’s investigation will examine the conduct of police during this incident, including the circumstances surrounding the male’s death. RPS will maintain responsibility for the investigation that brought police into contact with the individual. As part of the ongoing investigation, SIRT is asking anyone who directly witnessed or may have video of the incident to contact SIRT at sirt@gov.sk.ca.

    No further information will be released at this time. A final report will be issued to the public within 90 days of the investigation ending.

    SIRT’s mandate is to investigate alleged cases of serious injury, death, sexual assault or interpersonal violence arising from the actions or omissions of on and off-duty police officers, or while an individual is in police custody.

    For updates on SIRT investigations, follow SIRT on X, formerly known as Twitter, at: SIRT_SK.

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Prime Minister Carney meets with premiers to remove barriers and advance major projects

    Source: Government of Canada – Prime Minister

    Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with provincial and territorial premiers in Huntsville, Ontario.

    The Prime Minister updated the premiers on trade negotiations with the United States. He emphasized that the federal government remains focused on getting the best deal for Canadians. First Ministers are united on this. The Prime Minister also underscored recent federal measures to restrict and reduce steel imports into Canada, protect Canadian steel workers, catalyze domestic steel production, and prioritize the procurement of Canadian steel in government projects.

    First Ministers discussed their ongoing work to get major projects built across the country, strengthening Canada’s economic resilience. To that end, the Prime Minister shared that the Major Federal Projects Office and the Indigenous Advisory Council will be operational by Labour Day – acting as the point of contact for governments, proponents, and communities to submit their proposals. The Prime Minister will continue meeting with key stakeholders over the coming weeks to ensure big projects are built in full partnership with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis, and to build one Canadian economy.

    First Ministers also discussed the wildfire situation across Canada, and the Prime Minister emphasized the federal government’s readiness to mobilize additional resources to protect and support Canadians.

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Pharmacist Led Strep Throat and Ear Infection Pilot Seeing Success

    Source: Government of Canada regional news

    Released on July 22, 2025

    Results from a pilot project launched in January 2025 allowing participating pharmacists to conduct point-of-care testing for strep throat and assess for ear infections has delivered over 3,000 services across Saskatchewan, demonstrating the value of expanding pharmacists’ roles in providing accessible frontline care.

    This is part of a broader effort to improve primary care access, especially in rural and remote areas. Pharmacists at select locations across the province have been trained to assess symptoms, perform rapid testing for strep throat, and determine appropriate treatment options, including prescribing medication when appropriate.

    As of July 13, the total number of patients assessed at participating pharmacies was 3,135, with 745 for sore throat and 2,390 for suspected ear infections. Nearly 53 percent, or 1,640 of the cases did not require a prescription, highlighting the benefit of clinical evaluation.

    “This pilot is one of the first in Canada and shows that pharmacists play a vital role in enhancing access to timely care for common conditions,” Rural and Remote Health Minister Lori Carr said. “The fast access to assessment and treatment is reassuring to patients and strengthens team-based primary health care in the province.”

    More than 140 pharmacists taking part in this program have been trained to meet competency requirements as established by the Saskatchewan College of Pharmacy Professionals (SCPP) to provide these services. 11 pharmacies have been conducting strep throat testing and assessing for ear infections, while another 35 sites have been offering assessment for ear infection only. 

    “Saskatchewan College of Pharmacy Professionals is proud of the profession’s leadership in this pilot, which reflects not only pharmacists’ strong clinical competence but also the robust training and standards guiding their care,” SCPP President Scott Livingstone said. “This initiative has been built on collaboration with experts in the field and regulators and is a testament to the profession’s commitment to safe, patient-centred care.”

    Saskatchewan pharmacists were first granted the authority to prescribe for three minor ailments in 2012. Since then, the list of minor ailments has grown to 31. A list of participating pharmacies and communities, and the full list of conditions is available at the Saskatchewan College of Pharmacy Professionals website.  

    This initiative builds on the pharmacist expansion of scope and training announced in September 2024 and is guided by the province’s Health Human Resources Action Plan to recruit, train, incentivize and retain more health care workers in Saskatchewan.    

    “I am confident that this pilot has demonstrated a meaningful impact and that full implementation could be a sustainable, long-term solution for Saskatchewan’s healthcare system” Rexall Moose Jaw Pharmacy Services Manager Chad Miskiman said. “Moreover, this has significantly enhanced trust and credibility among pharmacy patients, as reflected in the substantial positive feedback we have received from the community.”

    There are almost 1,300 practising pharmacists in more than 430 licensed community pharmacies in Saskatchewan. In many communities, pharmacies are the first point of contact for health care services. Based on these early results and further evaluation, the program may be expanded to additional pharmacies in the future. 

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Arctic Gateway Group to Establish Northern Trade Corridor

    Source: Government of Canada regional news

    Released on July 22, 2025

    The Agreement will Strengthen and Expand Market Access Across the Globe

    Today, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew, and Arctic Gateway Group (AGG) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen trade through the Port of Churchill.

    “Saskatchewan remains committed to strengthening trade across Canada by supporting and developing new transportation corridors,” Moe said. “Streamlining access to ports, such as Churchill will allow our goods better access to new and emerging international markets. Today’s MOU between Saskatchewan and Manitoba is another way we are building on that progress and creating new opportunities for our industries.”

    This agreement seeks to strengthen supply chains, bolster regional economies, reduce costs and emissions, enhance market access and foster sustainable growth.

    “Churchill presents huge opportunities when it comes to mining, agriculture and energy,” Kinew said. “Through this agreement with AGG and Saskatchewan, we are going to unlock new opportunities for businesses in Manitoba and Saskatchewan to get their goods to market.”

    Part of this MOU includes connecting producers, processors, industries, and exporters in Saskatchewan and Manitoba to the Arctic Trade Corridor. It also prioritizes efforts to secure federal infrastructure funding and regulatory support to improve connectivity. This will help streamline trade, ensuring efficiency and resilience in getting Saskatchewan and Manitoba goods to market.

    “Manitoba and Saskatchewan understand the strategic value of the Port of Churchill and Hudson Bay Railway, especially as Canada looks to diversify trade and become an energy superpower,” Arctic Gateway Group CEO Chris Avery said. “This joint commitment from Premiers Kinew and Moe is a clear signal that Canada’s Arctic Trade Corridor will play a major role in this country’s trade and transportation future. As an established, efficient link to world markets, with economic reconciliation built into everything we do, the Port of Churchill is actively shipping, open for business, and ready to deliver for prairie producers and Canadian exports – while returning the benefits to AGG’s Indigenous and northern ownership communities.”

    Saskatchewan is the stable and reliable supplier of food, fuel, fertilizer, and critical minerals the world needs to ensure food and energy security. The Government of Saskatchewan supports initiatives that promote national infrastructure such as the development of corridors and gateways. This increased focus on a northern trade corridor will build opportunities, create jobs and ensure economic prosperity now and into the future.

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Alberta asks for realistic immigration policies: Minister Schow

    Source: Government of Canada regional news (2)

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  • MIL-OSI United Nations: Deputy Secretary-General’s remarks at the Joint ECOSOC and UN-Habitat High-Level Dialogue on Adequate Housing for all [as prepared for delivery]

    Source: United Nations secretary general

    Honourable Patty Hadju, Minister of Jobs and Families of Canada. 
    His Excellency, Bob Rae, President of ECOSOC
    Her Excellency Beatrice Karago, Deputy Permanent Representative of The Republic of Kenya to UN-Habitat
    Excellencies,
    Ladies and gentlemen,
    It is a privilege to join you today for this important dialogue.
    I thank the President of ECOSOC and UN-Habitat for convening us at such a critical moment.
    Let me begin with a simple question: What did it take for us to be here today?
    We woke up somewhere safe.
    We had an address where documents could reach us, where our families knew to find us.
    We had a place to eat a meal, charge our phones, and prepare for this day.
    For almost three billion people on our planet, none of that is guaranteed.
    This is why today’s dialogue – at this critical moment during the High-Level Political Forum – matters so urgently.
    Housing is not simply about a roof over one’s head.
    It is a fundamental human right and the foundation upon which peace itself rests.
    Sustainable development and sustainable peace are inseparable.
    Today, in an increasingly urbanized world, almost three billion people still live in inadequate conditions, in informal settlements, overcrowded housing, or with no shelter at all.
    Among them are more than 120 million refugees and internally displaced persons – families torn from their homes by conflict, persecution, and violence.
    When homes are destroyed, when families are forced to flee, when communities are uprooted, we witness how housing becomes both a casualty and weapon of war.
    In Gaza, in Ukraine, in Sudan, in Yemen, in Myanmar, and beyond, we have seen this time and again.
    There is no safe housing in rubble, and without shelter, we lose the very basis of social cohesion and stability that makes peace possible.
    This crisis touches every Sustainable Development Goal we’ve committed to achieving by 2030.
    We often say that home is where the heart is.
    Our work on housing sits at the very heart of the Sustainable Development Goals, and when we secure adequate housing for all, we nurture the conditions where every other goal can flourish.
    We know that when people have access to safe, adequate, and affordable housing, children perform better in school.
    Workers are more productive.
    Health outcomes improve dramatically.
    Decent work becomes accessible.
    Communities become more resilient to the forces that fuel conflict and division.
    And while adequate housing cannot eliminate gender-based violence within the home, it reduces women and girls’ exposure to violence in public spaces.
    So, the reality is that the ambition of the 2030 Agenda to leave no one behind begins with something as fundamental as a safe place to call home.
    By 2030, 60% of the world’s population will live in cities, rising to nearly 70% by 2050.
    We have the tools and the commitment to grow cities, not slums—guided by the New Urban Agenda’ call for planned, inclusive urbanization that ensures housing, services, and dignity for all.
    Success or failure to deliver on our commitments will depend on our ability to act urgently and work together.
    At the Financing for Development Forum, Member States rightly called for bold reforms and investments to strengthen the social contract. That must include housing, not as a standalone project, but as a driver of inclusive development.
    The Pact for the Future reaffirmed the 2030 Agenda and gave us a mandate to make multilateralism deliver in the lives of people, in the neighbourhoods where they live.
    It also gave us a mandate to prevent conflict and sustain peace – and housing sits at the intersection of both.
    Later this year, the Second World Social Summit offers us an opportunity to reaffirm that housing is critical for social protection, decent work, access to services, and essential to building a just and cohesive society.
    It is also an opportunity to recognize housing as a pillar of conflict prevention and peacebuilding.
    As Chair of the UN Sustainable Development Group, I see how country teams are working every day with governments, civil society and local and regional governments to advance these goals.
    But we need to do more.
    Concretely, that means aligning political commitment and financing with the urgency and scale of the challenge.
    It means investing in adequate housing, not just as development infrastructure, but peace infrastructure.  
    We also need to bring to the centre those who are too often pushed to the margins: women, young people, older persons, persons with disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, displaced populations, and people living in homelessness.
    Their voices and experiences must inform the policies and solutions because they know what works, what’s missing, and they can inform the solutions we need to scale.
    They also know intimately the connections between displacement, insecurity, and conflict.
    Their involvement is the best measure of our commitment to equity, dignity, and human rights.

    Ladies and gentlemen,
    The first place where opportunity begins or where it is denied is not an office building or a school – it’s a home.
    Together, let’s deliver not only shelter, but lasting solutions that offer security and a path to prosperity.
    Not only four walls and a roof, but the opportunity to live in dignity.
    Thank you.

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Premier signs trade agreements with Ontario, Manitoba, Yukon

    Source: Government of Canada regional news

    British Columbia shoppers will have more choice, while workers and professionals will have greater freedom to move between provinces after the signing of three internal trade agreements at the Council of the Federation.

    Premier David Eby signed separate agreements with Ontario Premier Doug Ford, Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew and Yukon Premier Mike Pemberton. All have agreed to continue working to remove trade barriers between provinces and territories.

    “At a time when we’re facing an unprecedented attack on our economy, it’s more important than ever that we work together to remove trade barriers between provinces,” Premier Eby said. “With these trade agreements, we’re making it easier to buy and sell our great Canadian products to our fellow Canadian neighbours. This is another important step towards building a stronger economy here at home — one that’s less reliant on the U.S and works better for people.”

    The agreement with Ontario makes it easier for people in regulated trades and professions to work in either province. The two provinces also agreed to work on a framework for a direct-to-consumer system for alcoholic beverages, so producers will have easier access to markets, while consumers will get more choice.

    The Manitoba agreement includes measures to increase the mobility of regulated workers and professionals. B.C. will also endeavour to allow alcoholic beverages from Manitoba to be sold directly to B.C. consumers. Manitoba already permits this for B.C.’s alcoholic beverages.

    B.C. and Yukon agreed to collaborate on removing barriers to trade. Both will also align standards for regulated occupations and registration processes. In May, both governments signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the potential of connecting electrical grids.

    The agreements were signed during a gathering of all 13 provincial and territorial premiers at the Council of the Federation meeting in Huntsville, Ont.

    Topics discussed at the council’s summer meeting, which was hosted by Premier Ford, included health, public safety, energy security, labour mobility, immigration, Canada-U.S. relations, sovereignty and national security, emergency management, and energy security, as well as international and internal trade.

    When signing the agreements, Premier Eby presented B.C.-themed gifts to his fellow premiers, including a signed B.C. Lions football jersey for Premier Kinew.

    Quotes:

    Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario –

    “With President Trump’s ongoing threats to our economy, there’s never been a more important time to boost internal trade to build a more competitive, resilient and self-reliant economy. By signing these MOUs and working together, we’re helping Canada unlock up to $200 billion in economic potential and standing shoulder to shoulder to protect Canadian workers across the country.”

    Wab Kinew, Premier of Manitoba –

    “These agreements reflect Manitoba’s ongoing efforts to build a stronger, more unified Canadian economy, one where goods, services and workers can move more freely between provinces, while maintaining the highest standards for health and safety. By working with partners across the nation, we are unlocking opportunities for people and businesses and building up this country we all love so much.” 

    Mike Pemberton, Premier of Yukon –

    “The Yukon and British Columbia already have a strong track record of working together from exploring the potential to connect our electrical grids to aligning standards across key sectors. This new internal trade agreement reinforces that collaboration and sets the stage for reducing barriers for regulated workers and professionals, so it’s easier for people to live, work, and do business across both jurisdictions.”

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  • MIL-OSI Video: Researching Brain Disorders: Albanian Scientist Building Hope Against Neurological Diseases in Paris

    Source: European Commission (video statements)

    Scientists in Europe: Edor Kabashi, an Albanian-born neuroscientist who did his undergraduate degree in Canada, shares how joining Institut Imagine in Paris—with backing from European and national research funding—has transformed his approach to combating neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental disorders.
    From pioneering zebrafish models of ALS and epilepsy to fast-tracking drug discovery through translational research, Edor reveals how Europe’s collaborative environment and high‑tech platforms give new momentum to his work and personal journey as a scientist.
    This is a story of international roots, scientific ambition, and the powerful intersection of genetics, patient care, and discovery in one of Europe’s top neuroscience hubs.
    00:02 The power of community
    00:17 Tracing my journey
    00:46 Funding & opportunity in Europe
    01:06 The Fight Against Neurodegenerative Diseases
    01:36 Paris: A historic and modern hub for Neuroscience
    01:54 Family connections
    02:04 Science Through Unity: Europe’s Collaborative Spirit

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