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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Statement on Threat of 35 Per Cent U.S. Tariffs

    Source: Government of Canada regional news

    NOTE: The following is a statement from Premier Tim Houston.

    Canadians are again attempting to wade through another round of U.S. threats, misinformation and foolish economics.

    We have been here before. In fact, the bullying behaviour has been constant under this administration. Millions of workers, consumers and businesses on both sides of the border are suffering by the illegal, unnecessary actions of one man.

    This time, it’s the threat of 35 per cent U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods by August 1, 2025, and it comes at a time when Canada is working in good faith to reach a trade deal.

    This type of childish bullying is no way to treat a neighbour, friend and ally. It’s exactly why Canadians are not buying U.S. products and cancelling trips to the U.S. And it’s why Nova Scotia’s measures around booze and procurement remain in place.

    My dad used to say that there is nothing so bad that something good doesn’t come out of it. Sometimes you have to look a little harder, but there is often something good somewhere. This time, the silver lining is that by attacking Canada, the President has actually made us stronger as a nation.

    Nova Scotia stands with Team Canada. We will continue to work harder to buy local, find new trading partners and remove the internal trade barriers that have held us back in the past.

    They say when others show you who they are, you should believe them. I also believe when others do their worst, we should do our best.

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: More People Working in Saskatchewan Than Ever With 26,300 Full Time Jobs Added in June

    Source: Government of Canada regional news

    Released on July 11, 2025

    The latest labour force numbers from Statistics Canada show that in spite of US and Chinese tariffs, Saskatchewan continues to have the strongest labour market in Canada. Saskatchewan has the lowest unemployment rate among provinces at 4.9 per cent, which is well below the national average of 6.9 per cent. Saskatchewan added 20,500 jobs year-over-year in June.  

    “Saskatchewan heads into the second half of 2025 with the strongest labour market in Canada,” Deputy Premier and Immigration and Career Training Minister Jim Reiter said. “Our government is committed to maintaining this continued growth ensuring that Saskatchewan people are prepared for the jobs provided by our strong economy.”  

    June 2025 saw all time historical highs (aged 15 and over), with:  

    • Saskatchewan Employment: 636,800
    • Saskatchewan Full-Time employment: 533,800
    • Off-Reserve Indigenous Employment: 67,900
    • Off-Reserve Indigenous Full-Time Employment: 56,500

    Year-over-year, full time employment increased 26,300, an increase of 5.2 per cent. Off-reserve Indigenous employment was up 6,300, or 10.2 per cent, for the 12th consecutive month of year-over-year increases. Indigenous youth employment was up 2,200, or 21.8 per cent, for the seventh consecutive month of year-over-year increases. Women employment is up 13,200 which is an increase of 4.6 per cent, and employment for men is up 7,300 an increase of 2.2 per cent.

    Saskatchewan’s two biggest cities saw impressive year-over-year growth. Compared to June 2024, Saskatoon’s employment was up 7,600, an increase of 3.8 per cent, and Regina’s employment was up 6,400, an increase of 4.4 per cent. Regina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.9 per cent, the fifth lowest among 41 major cities in Canada, and Saskatoon’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.6 per cent, ranked fourth lowest among major cities.  

    Major year-over-year gains were reported for healthcare and social assistance, up 11,800, which is an increase of 12.7 per cent. Construction is up 6,500, an increase of 14.5 per cent and public administration is up 5,000, an increase of 13.6 per cent.  

    The province continues to see economic growth in other areas. Year-over-year, Saskatchewan ranked 1st among the provinces for growth in the value of building permits an increase of 31.5 per cent and 2nd amongst the provinces for growth in urban housing starts, a significant increase of 211.0 per cent.

    This economic growth is backed by the Government of Saskatchewan’s recently released Building the Workforce for a Growing Economy: The Saskatchewan Labour Market Strategy, a roadmap to build the workforce needed to support Saskatchewan’s strong and growing economy, and Securing the Next Decade of Growth: Saskatchewan’s Investment Attraction Strategy, a plan to increase investment in the province and to further advancing Saskatchewan’s Growth plan goal of $16 billion in private capital investment annually.

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: The CBSA launches investigations into the alleged dumping and subsidizing of cast iron soil pipe from China

    Source: Government of Canada News (2)

    July 11, 2025
    Ottawa, Ontario

    The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced today that it is initiating investigations to determine whether cast iron soil pipe originating in or exported from China is being sold at unfair prices in Canada (dumping) and/or subsidized. These practices can harm Canadian industries by undercutting prices, which undermines fair competition.

    The CBSA is investigating because of a complaint filed by Canada Pipe Company ULC, d/b/a Bibby-Ste-Croix (Bibby). Bibby alleges that as a result of an increase in the volume of the dumped and subsidized imports, they have suffered material injury in the form of lost market share, price undercutting, price suppression and depression, and adverse impacts on market share, production, capacity utilization, inventory levels, financial performance and profitability, employment, wages, operations, investment and ability to raise capital.

    The CBSA and the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) both play a role in the investigations. The CITT will begin a preliminary inquiry to determine whether the imports are harming the Canadian producer and will issue a decision by September 9, 2025. Concurrently, the CBSA will investigate whether the imports are being sold in Canada at unfair prices and/or are being subsidized, and will make a preliminary decision by October 9, 2025.

    Currently, there are 158 special import measures in force in Canada, covering a wide variety of industrial and consumer products. In 2024, these measures have directly helped to protect approximately 45,000 Canadian jobs and $18.4 billion in Canadian production.

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Lockdown at Joyceville Institution

    Source: Government of Canada News (2)

    July 11, 2025 – Joyceville, Ontario – Correctional Service Canada

    Today, a lockdown was put in place at Joyceville Institution, a multi-level security federal institution, to enable staff to complete an exceptional search.

    The search was ordered to ensure the safety and security of the institution, its staff, and inmates.

    Visits have been suspended until the search is completed. Normal operations will resume as soon as it is considered safe to do so.

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: High-speed internet coming to remote Vancouver Island communities

    Source: Government of Canada regional news

    People in the west Vancouver Island communities of Toquaht Nation and Salmon Beach will soon be getting better access to high-speed internet.

    “For people to thrive in remote communities, access to high-speed internet is key to community growth and engagement, remote work and better access to health care and online services,” said George Chow, Minister of Citizens’ Services. “These projects in Toquaht Nation and Salmon Beach take us another step closer in our commitment to connect every household in the province.”

    More than 400 households on western Vancouver Island near Ucluelet will benefit from new connectivity infrastructure, including Toquaht Nation territory that includes Salmon Beach and m̓aʔaquuʔa (Macoah, the Nation’s primary residential village). Two “last-mile” projects will be built and operated by internet service provider CityWest.

    “Most of us take for granted that we can go online when we need to engage with others. For people who live in remote areas, that is often not the case,” said John Jack, chair, Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District. “This investment could change the lives of the people living in Toquaht and Salmon Beach. It will establish access to high-speed internet and will create meaningful opportunity.”

    The Province is investing up to $700,000 through the Connecting Communities B.C. program, administered by the Ministry of Citizens’ Services. The Government of Canada is also investing up to $700,000 through its Universal Broadband Fund. CityWest will contribute approximately $835,000.

    “Investments in high-speed internet play a big role in our strategy to build strong and diverse rural economies,” said Josie Osborne, MLA for Mid Island-Pacific Rim. “Once completed, these projects will provide broad benefit for people in these Vancouver Island communities, delivering high-speed broadband access to unlock exciting new possibilities for residents and visitors.”

    The Province’s investment is part of StrongerBC: Good Lives in Strong Communities, the Province’s program to help build a brighter future for rural communities and the people who call them home.

    “For the t̓uk̓ʷaaʔatḥ people, high-speed internet is about respecting our masčim (community members) by ensuring access to education, employment and economic opportunity. It supports our t̓aat̓neʔis (children) in learning, helps adults find meaningful work, attracts investment and strengthens overall community well-being,” said Chief Anne Mack, Toquaht First Nation. “Connectivity also allows us to share our haaḥuupacamis (teachings), engage with ʔeʔiičum (Elders), and remain connected to one another no matter where we are. This is about more than infrastructure. It is about unlocking the potential of our people and building a stronger future together.”

    In March 2022, the governments of British Columbia and Canada announced a partnership to invest as much as $830 million to expand high-speed internet services. The Province also made a specific commitment to connect every First Nations community to high-speed internet services in the government’s Declaration Act Action Plan.

    Since 2017, the Province has invested $584 million to expand connectivity in British Columbia. As of January 2025, approximately 74% of rural homes and approximately 83% of homes on First Nations reserves have access to high-speed internet.

    The Connecting British Columbia and Connecting Communities BC funding programs support projects to expand high-speed internet services to rural and remote areas of the province. The plan to provide access to high-speed internet to all households will level the playing field for people in British Columbia, ensuring better access to services and economic opportunities for every community.

    Quotes:

    Christine Boyle, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation –

    “It’s essential for members of Toquaht Nation and all those living in the remote areas of Vancouver Island to have reliable high-speed internet. These projects help advance Toquaht’s interests in important areas like economic growth, health-care access, education and cultural preservation, for the betterment of the entire region.”

    Buckley Belanger, federal secretary of state for rural development –

    “In today’s age, high-speed internet access isn’t just a luxury, it’s a necessity. Our federal government was proud to partner with the province and CityWest to bring improved connectivity services for people in the communities of Toquaht Nation and Salmon Beach.”

    Steve Morissette, B.C. parliamentary secretary for rural development –

    “No matter where you live, access to high-speed internet has become so important for everyone. I’m thrilled to see these projects on Vancouver Island move forward, as part of our commitment to support improved connectivity for all rural and remote communities throughout British Columbia.”

    Stefan Woloszyn, chief executive officer, CityWest –

    “Today’s announcement sets the stage for improved connectivity to more underserved communities throughout the province. CityWest’s fibre-to-the-home projects will bring these residents and businesses urban-class connectivity, creating equal opportunities for more rural, remote and Indigenous British Columbians. We would like to express our thanks to the Province of B.C. and the federal government for their vision on ensuring that these communities are able to unlock their connectivity destiny.”

    Learn More:

    Connectivity in B.C.: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/connectivity-in-bc

    Connecting Communities B.C.: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/connectivity-in-bc/20530/20601

    StrongerBC: Good Lives in Strong Communities: https://news.gov.bc.ca/files/Good-Lives-Strong-Communities-2023.pdf

    Universal Broadband Fund: https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/high-speed-internet-canada/en/universal-broadband-fund

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Canadian Armed Forces set to participate in Australia’s largest military exercise

    Source: Government of Canada News

    July 11, 2025 – Ottawa, ON – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces

    The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) is deploying approximately 600 personnel to participate in the largest-ever iteration of Exercise TALISMAN SABRE 25 (Ex TS25) from July 13 to August 4, 2025. This exercise will take place in and around Australia and for the first time, in Papua New Guinea.

    Hosted biennially by Australia, Exercise TALISMAN SABRE brings together over 30,000 military personnel from 19 nations for advanced multinational training. This year’s iteration will feature large-scale warfighting exercises, including firepower demonstrations, tactical sustainment rehearsals, and joint operations across land, air, sea, space, and cyber domains.

    Ex TS25 marks Canada’s largest single deployment of military personnel to the Indo-Pacific region since the launch of Operation HORIZON. It will also be the first major exercise to involve a broad spectrum of Canadian Armed Forces capabilities deployed together, drawing on personnel and assets from the Royal Canadian Navy, Canadian Army, Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), Canadian Forces Cyber Command (CAFCYBERCOM), 3 Canadian Space Division (3 CSD), and Canadian Special Operations Forces Command (CANSOFCOM).

    The CAF’s contribution includes His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Ville de Québec, which will conduct live-fire naval exercises, and RCAF assets providing both strategic and tactical airlift. Together, these forces will demonstrate the CAF’s readiness to conduct integrated and expeditionary operations alongside key partners.

    Participation in Ex TS25 strengthens Canada’s defence cooperation with the Australian Defence Force and advances the priorities set out in the Joint Statement on Strengthening the Canada–Australia Defence Relationship. This deployment sends a clear signal: Canada is deepening its commitment to collective security and regional stability in the Indo-Pacific.

    As global threats evolve, Canada will continue stepping up by investing in strong partnerships and demonstrating its capacity to contribute meaningfully to peace and security around the world.

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Increasing natural flood and drought protections

    The new funding includes $3.5 million for 20 new projects to help restore and protect watersheds across the province. The new funding will help make Alberta more flood and drought resistant.

    Healthy and resilient watersheds help prevent floods during storms, release water during droughts, and help Alberta’s growing communities and environment thrive. They carry water through rivers, lakes and streams, helping to sustain ecosystems.

    This funding will help one city, two counties and 17 non-profits restore riverbanks and watersheds, stabilize streambanks, and improve the natural movement of water to mitigate floods and droughts.

    “By investing in watersheds, we are improving community protections from future floods and droughts. This funding not only supports landowners, it also results in cleaner water, thriving ecosystems, and a healthier environment for people and wildlife across the province.”

    Rebecca Schulz, Minister of Environment and Protected Areas

    “Our government is proud to fund and support our local partners who play a vital role in restoring wetlands and riparian areas while fostering stewardship to protect Alberta’s water systems for future generations.”

    Grant Hunter, Associate Minister of Water

    The new Watershed Resiliency and Restoration Program funding is investing in important projects across the province, from improving watershed health in the Lesser Slave region to revitalizing the urban banks of Calgary’s Elbow River. In Medicine Hat, students will gain hands-on experience in bioengineering techniques for stabilizing riverbanks, blending restoration with education. Drought resilience efforts will help urban homeowners in Lethbridge manage water more effectively and support landowners in Milk River as they design sustainable irrigation plans.

    Applications are now open for another $3.5 million in funding to support even more watershed resilience and restoration projects. Organizations, non-profits, Indigenous communities, and municipalities can apply until September 15, 2025.

    “Funding from the Watershed Resiliency and Restoration Program will help our residents implement long-term strategies to address drought in Lethbridge. By transitioning to water-wise, drought resilient landscaping, homeowners can put plans in action today that will lead to water conservation success in the future. Environment Lethbridge is thrilled to be able to use this funding to help urban residents achieve their outdoor water conservation goals.”

    Kathleen Sheppard, executive director, Environment Lethbridge Council

    “With funding from the province’s WRRP program, the Lesser Slave Watershed Council maintains capacity to engage with municipal and community partners, educate and inform watershed residents about the importance of resilient riparian areas and wetlands, assess riparian condition on streams in our basin, and work one-on-one with landowners to implement on-the-ground projects that protect or enhance valuable riparian habitat. The program has been essential to the Lesser Slave Watershed Council’s Watershed Resiliency Program since 2016.”

    Meghan Payne, executive director, Lesser Slave Watershed Council

    Quick facts

    • Since 2020, Alberta’s government has invested approximately $50 million through the Watershed Resiliency and Restoration Program.
    • To date, the program has provided 215 grants to 85 organizations that have helped support the restoration, enhancement and conservation of 5,475 hectares of wetlands as well as more than 2,300 hectares of riparian areas covering 320 kilometres of streambank.
    • More than 11,000 Albertans have participated in training workshops funded through the program on natural restoration techniques and other practices that enhance watershed resiliency.

    Related information

    • Watershed Resiliency and Restoration Program
    • List of funded projects

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Minister’s statement on June Labour Force Survey results

    Source: Government of Canada regional news

    Diana Gibson, Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation, has issued the following statement on the release of Statistics Canada’s  Labour Force Survey for June 2025:

    “Today’s Labour Force Survey data demonstrates the work B.C. is doing to push forward on job creation, investment and economic development, despite the uncertain and challenging geopolitical climate we are facing from south of the border.

    “In June, B.C. held steady with a gain of 5,000 jobs compared to last month with overall increases for six of B.C.’s seven regions. So far this year, B.C. has gained 50,700 full-time jobs, the highest increase among provinces.

    “Women’s employment increased by 6,700 this month. So far this year, B.C. has had the highest increase in women’s full-time employment among provinces at 28,700.  

    “Our unemployment rate is 5.6%, down from 6.4% last month, the third-lowest in Canada and below the national average of 6.9%. And B.C. continues to lead the country with an average hourly wage of $37.62, the second-highest among provinces.

    “The data shows that in June, B.C. had employment increases in the accommodation and food-services sector at 8,000 jobs, and retail trade increased by 2,800 jobs.

    “We know that the uncertainty of U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s tariff threats is proving extremely challenging for businesses. We’re doing everything we can to defend B.C. businesses and help open new markets and new opportunities so they can continue to grow.

    “This past month, B.C. continued to drive forward the work to grow a stronger, more diverse economy and help protect and create good-paying jobs. We doubled down on our efforts to diversify trade in Asia and Europe, and remove interprovincial trade barriers across Canada.

    “This week, British Columbia became one of the 10 signatories to the Committee on Internal Trade’s memorandum of understanding on direct-to-consumer sales of wine, spirits, beer or other alcoholic beverages, effective May 2026. There are already positive results for businesses due to the work to advance B.C. and Alberta’s direct-to-consumer wine sales, with a seven-fold increase in product moving across our border. 

    “In the face of significant headwinds from south of the border, we’re standing strong for B.C., working with communities, workers and businesses to strengthen our economy and continue to create good jobs and prosperity throughout B.C.”

    Learn More:

    To learn more about B.C.’s response to tariffs, visit:
    https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/employment-business/tariffs

    To see the July 8, 2025, communique from the Committee of Internal Trade, visit:
    https://www.canada.ca/en/intergovernmental-affairs/news/2025/07/committee-on-internal-trade-meets-to-strengthen-canadas-economy.html

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Minister Champagne concludes visit to Italy and reiterates Canada’s unshakable support for Ukraine

    Source: Government of Canada News (2)

    July 11, 2025 – Rome, Italy – Department of Finance Canada

    In an increasingly dangerous and divided world, co-operation with reliable partners is more important than ever. Canada is building a new era of collaboration – one rooted in mutual support and resilient partnerships.

    The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, today concluded a productive visit to Rome, Italy, where he took part in the fourth Ukraine Recovery Conference and bilateral Canada-Italy discussions.

    The Conference unites world leaders behind the Ukrainian cause, and the shared imperative of guaranteeing a lasting support and reconstruction of Ukraine. To that end, Minister Champagne participated in the Ukraine Donor Platform ministerial meeting and met with several international partners to discuss Ukraine’s financing and recovery needs. The Minister chaired a major, high-level panel of global experts on ways to privately finance Ukraine’s reconstruction, in which he seized the occasion to announce the disbursement of a $200 million contribution to support Ukraine through the World Bank’s Facilitation of Resources to Invest in Strengthening (F.O.R.T.I.S.) Ukraine Financial Intermediary Fund. This disbursement fulfills Canada’s $5 billion total contribution under the G7 Extraordinary Revenue Allocation (ERA) loans mechanism.

    The forum was also an opportunity to advance shared priorities with international partners, particularly in energy production and security partnerships. Minister Champagne met with leading partners, namely the Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, the Italian and Ukrainian ministers of Finance, the President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the Governor of the Bank of Italy, and Chief Executive Officers of major Italian and Canadian financial and energy firms.

    The Minister and his Italian counterpart, Giancarlo Giorgetti, together visited Italy’s preeminent financial crime unit to learn best practices, in support of the G7 Financial Crime Call to Action agreed at the G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting in Banff, Alberta.

    Finally, the Minister will be meeting with the Vatican’s Secretary for Relations with States, His Excellency Archbishop Paul Gallagher, on Saturday.

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: New program encourages growth for Prince Edward Island’s horticulture industry

    Source: Government of Canada News (2)

    July 11, 2025 – Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

    A new Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) program is now available to Prince Edward Island horticulture producers to help diversify crops, adapt to changing climates, and increase the supply of Island food products in markets across Canada.

    The Horticulture Diversification Program supports a variety of growth and capacity opportunities, including expanding greenhouses and controlled environment agriculture production, adopting technologies and processes to increase efficiency and productivity, as well as expanding and improving crop storage to extend the marketing season.

    The program will support producers through 4 streams of eligible activities:

    • Season Extension and Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Expansion
    • Efficiency and Productivity
    • Post-Harvest Cooling, Freezing, and Storage
    • Agronomic Support

    This program is part of a suite of Sustainable CAP initiatives available to Prince Edward Island producers. To learn more about the Horticulture Diversification Program eligibility and guidelines, visit: Horticulture Diversification Program – Prince Edward Island

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Government of Canada grants nearly $1.8M to promote Festival d’été de Québec

    Source: Government of Canada News (2)

    Marketing outside Quebec

    Québec, Quebec, July 11, 2025 — Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions and Canadian Heritage (PCH)

    The Government of Canada is granting a total of $1,750,000 in financial support to the Festival d’été de Québec (FEQ). This must-attend multi-genre musical event taking place on the Plains of Abraham and at other locations across downtown Québec attracts numerous tourists every year thanks to performances by local and international groups and artists. The aim of this funding is to market the FEQ so as to attract visitors from outside Quebec, maintain the summer event’s relevance and appeal by enhancing the tourism experience, and provide better access to works by professional artists.

    The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), and the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages, made the announcement today.

    The Government of Canada is providing the following financial assistance:

    • A non-repayable contribution of $1.2 million under CED’s Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP). This funding enables the FEQ to engage in promotional activities internationally, to renew its brand image and to develop new products to enhance festivalgoers’ experience at the 2025 and 2026 editions.
    • A $550,000 grant for the FEQ’s 2025 edition through Canadian Heritage’s Canada Arts Presentation Fund. This funding enables the organization to launch a rich program including internationally renowned artists, in addition to providing an exceptional showcase for the next generation of artists.

    Quotes

    “The CED support announced today attests to our government’s willingness to support the tourism industry and to reaffirm its assistance for flagship organizations across Quebec’s different regions. The funding provided to the FEQ represents an important lever to increase the region’s appeal. Through our investments in cultural, musical and tourism experiences, we reaffirm our commitment to welcoming visitors from home and abroad to the beautiful city of Québec.”

    The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for CED

    “The Festival d’été de Québec is a flagship summer event that brings to life the Plains of Abraham and a multitude of other locations at the heart of the magnificent city of Québec. This major musical gathering, which shines the spotlight on both recognized and emerging artists, offers varied programming that attracts over one million festivalgoers every year. Our government is proud to support this artistic effervescence and to contribute to the success of an event that really brings people together. I wish everyone a great festival!”

    The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages

    “The Government of Canada has long been an ally of the Festival d’été de Québec, and its support makes all the difference to us. Thanks to its valuable financial contribution, we can promote the event well beyond our borders, showcase a range of wonderfully diverse Canadian artists, and provide the community with programming that is both rich and inclusive.”

    Nicolas Racine, President and CEO, FEQ

    Quick facts

    • CED is the key federal player in Quebec to promote economic development in the regions and among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
    • CED’s Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP) aims to help communities seize economic development and diversification opportunities that are promising for the future.
    • The Canada Arts Presentation Fund provides financial assistance to organizations that professionally present arts festivals or performing arts series (arts presenters) and organizations that offer support to arts presenters.

    Stay connected

    Follow CED on social media
    Consult CED’s news

    Follow PCH on social media

    Sources

    Isabella Orozco-Madison
    Director of Communications
    Office of the Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
    Email: isabella.orozco-madison@ised-isde.gc.ca
    Tel.: 613-222-1387

    Hermine Landry          
    Press Secretary
    Office of the Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages
    Email: hermine.landry@pch.gc.ca

    Information

    Media Relations
    Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
    media@dec-ced.gc.ca

    Canadian Heritage
    media@pch.gc.ca

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: CBSA investigation leads to the conviction of two individuals for tobacco smuggling

    Source: Government of Canada News (2)

    July 11, 2025 | Niagara Falls, Ontario | Canada Border Services Agency

    The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is announcing that two individuals have entered guilty pleas and have been sentenced in connection with an investigation into tobacco smuggling.

    CBSA criminal investigators in Niagara Falls initiated an investigation after the McDuffie brothers attempted to smuggle a total of 45,620 kg of contraband tobacco in a commercial truck. Border services officers at the Queenston Bridge port of entry in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, seized the tobacco on three separate occasions in 2021 and 2022. These smuggling activities resulted in the attempted evasion of approximately $17.5 million in duties and taxes.

    On June 17, 2025, James McDuffie, 53, pled guilty to making false statements under the Customs Act. He received nine months’ house arrest followed by two years of probation.

    On May 21, 2025, Jason McDuffie, 53, pled guilty to two counts of smuggling under the Customs Act and two counts of possession of unstamped tobacco under the Excise Act. He received a conditional sentence of 2 years less a day on house arrest, probation for 12 months, and is ordered to perform 200 hours of community service.

    Criminal groups use various methods to smuggle contraband tobacco into Canada. This smuggling supports organized crime and helps move other high-profit illegal goods such as narcotics and weapons. The trade of contraband tobacco is a threat to the safety and health of Canadians.

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Statement to Promote the Sustainable Recovery of Ukraine’s Energy Systems Issued by Canada and the European Union Co-chairs of the G7+ Ukraine Energy Coordination Group

    Source: Government of Canada News

    Since the onset of Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, Ukraine’s Integrated Energy System has endured relentless attacks that have destroyed vital infrastructure. Damaged and illegally seized power plants, hydroelectric stations, and nuclear facilities have resulted in a significant loss in power generating capacity. Over the past three years, Russia has inflicted increasing damage on Ukraine’s electricity, gas networks and production facilities, and renewable energy sources. This is consequential to Ukrainians’ basic needs, leaving, time and again, millions without heat, light, or access to essential services, with vulnerable populations disproportionally affected. These attacks also inflict significant environmental impacts on Ukraine, compounding the humanitarian impacts by polluting land, destroying ecosystems and threatening food and water security. There are also wider regional implications, notably on the Republic of Moldova’s energy security. These far-reaching impacts underline the importance of securing a just and lasting peace through negotiations.

    As co-chairs of the G7+ Ukraine Energy Coordination Group, we, the Governments of Canada and the European Union, strongly maintain our position in condemning Russia’s continued, brutal war of aggression against Ukraine and commend the immense resilience of the Ukrainian people and economy. We reaffirm our unwavering support for Ukraine in defending its territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders and right to exist, and its freedom, sovereignty and independence.

    The co-chairs reaffirm an unwavering commitment to supporting emergency repairs, fast-tracking deployment of distributed generation, physical protection and scaling-up of renewable energy. These efforts are firmly rooted in the idea that an energy system that is more resilient to Russian attacks and guarantees Ukraine’s energy independence will necessarily entail maximising energy efficiency, along with a vast expansion of Ukraine’s renewable electricity generation. This is consistent with commitments made at COP28, as part of the Global Stocktake under the Paris Agreement to transition away from fossil fuels in a just, orderly and equitable manner, tripling global renewable energy capacity, and doubling the global average annual rate of energy efficiency improvements by 2030. These efforts align with the European Union (EU) Clean Energy Package, Ukraine’s National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP), and others noted in the Annex, to advance broader energy transition principles aimed at achieving net-zero by 2050, in line with Ukraine’s EU accession path.

    Since 2022, the G7+ Ukraine Energy Coordination Group has successfully mobilised over 7 billion USD in energy assistance. The Ukraine Energy Support Fund (UESF), operated by the Energy Community Secretariat (ECS), has emerged as an efficient and agile instrument in providing financial support, procuring and delivering necessary equipment, and stabilizing Ukraine’s energy sector since its creation in 2022. The UESF is backed by 1.16 billion EUR in pledges from 33 donors and is playing a vital role in restoring damaged infrastructure, deploying decentralized solutions, and ensuring winter preparedness. We acknowledge the ECS’s vital contribution to these efforts, including emergency aid, legal assistance, market monitoring and green recovery.

    The estimated funding under the UESF needed to cover 2025 priorities in the energy sector – including critical winterisation efforts – amounts to approximately 630 million EUR. To ensure adequate preparation ahead of the winter season 2025/26, these funds are urgently required. We therefore call on the international community to join efforts in mobilising the necessary energy support and support Ukraine’s collaborations with international financial institutions. At the same time, we continue to support Ukraine with immediate energy purchase needs to ensure energy security through the approaching heating season.

    The European Union Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM) is contributing to some of the most immediate needs in Ukraine’s energy sector and approximately 50% of offers under the UCPM are addressing energy-related needs. Offers have come from 33 countries, the EU’s rescEU reserves, and private and international donations. This energy assistance could support approximately 9 million people in Ukraine. However, a significant gap to cover restoration needs remains. As such, we call on the international community to increase its efforts at pace.

    With recovery costs climbing over 500 billion USD over the next decade, private sector investment will be critical to rebuild Ukraine. We are encouraged to see more public-private dialogue, ongoing work to design effective mechanisms for de-risking of private capital and the continued alignment in regulations and standards, also in view of Ukraine’s future accession to the EU. We further welcome progress in strengthening governance and operational independence of state-owned energy enterprises (SOEs), in line with international best practices, which will be crucial for the energy sector’s financial sustainability, investor confidence, and EU integration.

    Today, on July 11, at the 2025 Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome, hosted by Italy and Ukraine, the European Union and Canada reaffirm our steadfast commitment to supporting Ukraine in establishing a resilient, decentralized and green energy system, aligned with European standards and climate neutrality objectives, and closely integrated with the EU. We underscore the concrete steps already taken, which include:

    • Launch of the Clean Energy Partnership (CEP) to support the country’s sustainable recovery during the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2023 in London;
    • Reaffirmed commitment to support Ukraine’s energy sector during meetings at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Berlin in 2024, at COP28 in Dubai and COP29 in Baku; and,
    • Regular Foreign Ministers meetings of this Group, such as an in-person meeting at the margins of the UN General Assembly 2024. 

    We look forward to the discussion and announcement of additional contributions to Ukraine’s energy sector at the 2025 Ukraine Recovery Conference.

    We further welcome Ukraine’s progress on reforms implementation which are contributing to clean energy transition targets, while fostering greater integration with the EU and ensuring compliance with the obligations under the Energy Community Treaty. In that regard, we urge Ukraine to adopt the Electricity Integration Package and NEURC independence law as a matter of utmost priority.

    In a remarkable feat, Ukraine and Continental Europe successfully synchronised their power grids just weeks after the full-scale invasion began. It is paramount to continue on the path of EU reform to enable Ukraine to fully seize the benefits of the European energy market for security and import and export. Developing and extending the energy interconnectors between Ukraine and its neighbours remain essential for achieving these goals.

    We acknowledge the efforts across international organizations to grass-roots efforts that ensured transparency of information and helped share the story of Ukraine’s bravery, challenges and opportunities in energy among world leaders and citizens of our countries. We are grateful for timely, insightful analysis from; EBRD, EIB, World Bank, IFC, UNDP, Dixi-Group, IEA, ECS and IAEA.

    The co-chairs express gratitude to member countries and organizations for their contributions.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: New Foreign Direct Investment in the United States, 2024

    Source: US Bureau of Economic Analysis

    Expenditures by foreign direct investors to acquire, establish, or expand U.S. businesses totaled $151.0 billion in 2024, according to preliminary statistics released today by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. Expenditures decreased $24.9 billion, or 14.2 percent, from $176.0 billion (revised) in 2023 and were below the annual average of $277.2 billion for 2014–2023. As in previous years, acquisitions of existing U.S. businesses accounted for most of the expenditures.

    Expenditures in 2024 for acquisitions were $143.0 billion, expenditures to establish new U.S. businesses were $6.3 billion, and expenditures to expand existing foreign-owned businesses were $1.8 billion. Planned total expenditures, which include both first-year and planned future expenditures, were $157.0 billion.

    Employment in 2024 at newly acquired, established, or expanded foreign-owned businesses in the United States was 204,200 employees.

    Expenditures by industry, country, and state

    By industry, expenditures for new direct investment were largest in the manufacturing sector at $67.7 billion, which accounted for 44.9 percent of total expenditures. Within manufacturing, expenditures were largest in chemical manufacturing ($23.7 billion). There were also notable expenditures in the finance and insurance sector ($23.2 billion) and utilities ($16.0 billion).

    The country with the largest investment was Ireland ($30.1 billion), followed by Canada ($23.9 billion).1  By region, Europe contributed the most new investment, $96.7 billion, or 64.0 percent of all new investment in 2024. Asia and Pacific was the second-largest investing region, with $23.2 billion in expenditures.

    By state, Texas received the most investment in 2024, with $22.8 billion in investment expenditures. Other states with significant investment expenditures included Georgia ($16.3 billion) and California ($12.9 billion).

    Greenfield expenditures

    Greenfield investment expenditures—expenditures to establish a new U.S. business or to expand an existing foreign-owned U.S. business—were $8.1 billion in 2024. By industry, greenfield expenditures were largest in the professional, scientific, and technical services sector, totaling $2.8 billion, led by management, scientific, and technical consulting ($1.6 billion). By region, Europe ($3.8 billion), Latin America and Other Western Hemisphere ($1.4 billion), and Asia and Pacific ($1.2 billion) had the largest greenfield expenditures. Wyoming ($2.0 billion) and New Mexico ($1.4 billion) received the highest levels of greenfield investment by state.

    Planned total expenditures for greenfield investment initiated in 2024, which include both first-year and planned future expenditures, were $14.1 billion.

    Employment by industry, country, and state

    In 2024, current employment of acquired enterprises was 203,600. Total planned employment, which includes the current employment of acquired enterprises, the planned employment of newly established business enterprises when fully operational, and the planned employment associated with expansions, was 213,200.

    By industry, the manufacturing sector accounted for the largest number of current employees (73,600). Ireland (43,100) and Canada (37,500) accounted for the largest number of current employees by country. Florida (32,700) was the state with the largest current employment resulting from new investment, followed by Texas (18,200) and New York (14,200).

    Updates to 2023 Expenditures for New Foreign Direct Investment in the United States
    Billions of dollars
      Previously Published Revised
    First-year expenditures 148.8 176.0
        U.S. businesses acquired 136.5 158.7
        U.S. businesses established 7.4 9.0
        U.S. businesses expanded 5.0 8.3
    Planned total expenditures 175.9 218.8
        U.S. businesses acquired 136.5 158.7
        U.S. businesses established 23.5 26.3
        U.S. businesses expanded 16.0 33.8
    U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis

    Related Data Tables

    Starting with this release, BEA is not including tables in the body of the news release. For the 2024 new foreign direct investment statistics highlighted in this release, as well as estimates for earlier years, see the below data tables in BEA’s Interactive Data Application and Supplemental Data Tables.

    First-year and planned total expenditures
    First-Year and Planned Total Expenditures, Industry of Affiliate by Type of Investment
    First-Year and Planned Total Expenditures, Country of UBO by Type of Investment
    First-Year and Planned Total Expenditures, State by Type of Investment

    First-Year and Planned Total Expenditures, Industry of UBO by Type of Investment
    First-Year and Planned Total Expenditures, by Industry of Affiliate (All Industries)
    First-Year and Planned Total Expenditures, by Country of UBO (All Countries)

    First-Year Expenditures, Country of UBO by Industry of Affiliate
    First-Year Expenditures, Country of Foreign Parent and UBO
    Planned Total Expenditures for Establishments and Expansions, by Type of Expenditure

    Greenfield investments (expenditures for U.S. businesses established and expanded)
    Planned Expenditures for Greenfield Investments, Type of Investment by Year
    Planned Expenditures for Greenfield Investments, Industry of Affiliate by Year
    Planned Expenditures for Greenfield Investments, Country of UBO by Year
    Planned Expenditures for Greenfield Investments, State by Year
    Expenditures for Greenfield Investments, Year of Investment Expenditure by Year Investment Was Initiated

    Number of investments by size (supplemental data tables)
    Number of Investments Initiated, Distribution of Planned Total Expenditures, Size by Type of Investment

    Employment
    Current and Planned Employment, Industry of Affiliate by Type of Investment
    Current and Planned Employment, Country of UBO by Type of Investment
    Current and Planned Employment, State by Type of Investment

    Discontinued tables
    Some data tables previously produced alongside this news release have been discontinued as of July 11, 2025. Data tables on sales, net income, and balance sheets of new affiliates were discontinued and have been archived. These tables have never been part of the data tables included in the body of the news releases.

    Note. With the release of 2025 new foreign direct investment statistics in July 2026, the 2024 data will be superseded and can then be accessed in BEA’s Data Archive.

    Next release: July 2026
    New Foreign Direct Investment in the United States, 2025

    1 As measured by country of ultimate beneficial owner (UBO; see “Additional Information” for a description).

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Federal government invests in active transportation in Abegweit First Nation

    Source: Government of Canada News (2)

    Scotchfort, Prince Edward Island, July 11, 2025 — The Abegweit First Nation is building infrastructure that will support active lifestyles and eco-tourism, after an investment of more than $5.5 million from the federal government.

    The Confederation Trail System is used by thousands of Islanders and tourists each day for their active transportation needs. However, the portion of the Confederation trail system that cuts through Scotchfort is not connected to other active transportation routes in the community and does not offer access to the Hillsborough River.

    The project announced today includes the construction of a 2 km multi-use pathway to connect the Confederation Trail to Scotchfort, which will offer residents and visitors opportunities to explore more of the community and encourage healthy lifestyles. A floating boardwalk system will offer access to the Hillsborough River as well as an Active Transportation Visitor Centre. This Centre will serve as a respite location while offering access to kayaks and canoes and training on the safe usage of the equipment.

    The revitalization of Scotchfort’s active transportation infrastructure will make it easier, safer and more convenient to access the community and surrounding areas, providing meaningful benefits and creating economic opportunities for the region.

    MIL OSI Canada News –

  • MIL-OSI Canada: Government of Canada to make an announcement in Burlington to protect Canada’s fresh water

    Source: Government of Canada News

    Burlington, Ontario – July 14, 2025 – Media representatives and others are advised that the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will make an announcement regarding the protection of fresh water in the Great Lakes.  

    Following the announcement, Minister Dabrusin will hold a media availability.

    Event: Announcement and media availability
    Date: Monday, July 14, 2025
    Time: 10:00 a.m. (EST)
    Location: Burlington, Ontario

    The location of the media availability will be confirmed only to accredited media representatives who have registered with the Canada Water Agency’s Media Relations at the following address: media@cwa-aec.gc.ca.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Manitoba Burning

    Source: NASA

    Large fires have burned in Canada’s Manitoba province since May 2025, but the intensity of activity escalated in July. The province’s wildfire service reported 98 active fires burning on July 8, including 16 that were listed as out of control across the northern, western, and eastern parts of the province. Lightning, drought, heat, and strong winds have contributed to the intensity of the latest fire outbreak.
    The MODIS (Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer) on NASA’s Aqua satellite captured this image of smoke and fires in northern Manitoba on July 9, 2025. At the time the image was acquired, dense smoke plumes from several of the largest fires streamed north; however, satellites have often observed plumes from Manitoba’s fires blowing east in recent weeks and months.
    Several communities and more than 10,000 people were under mandatory evacuation orders, according to officials. Among them were Snow Lake, Garden Hill, Lynn Lake, Leaf Rapids, Split Lake, and Pukatawagan. According to news reports, several homes were destroyed in Split Lake, also called Tataskweyak, a Cree Nation community in northern Manitoba.
    As of July 9, fires in 2025 had charred 4.8 million hectares across Canada, according to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Center. That’s an area about twice the size of New Jersey and nearly four times the 25-year average. Manitoba accounted for about 1 million hectares of burned area, about 20 times more than at the same point in 2024 and 13 times more than the 25-year average.
    NASA’s satellite data are part of a global system of observations that are used to track fire behavior and analyze emerging trends. Among the real-time wildfire monitoring tools that NASA makes available are FIRMS (Fire Information for Resource Management System), the Worldview browser, and the Fire Event Explorer. Data from several NASA missions and projects also contribute to web tools and models relevant to the study of air quality.
    NASA Earth Observatory image by Michala Garrison, using MODIS data from NASA EOSDIS LANCE and GIBS/Worldview. Story by Adam Voiland.

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  • MIL-OSI: DOT Miners Launches Proprietary Mining Machine Operating System “DOT OS” to Boost User Earnings and Experience

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    New York, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global leading Bitcoin cloud mining platform DOT Miners today announced the official launch of its self-developed intelligent mining machine operating system—DOT OS. This innovative system will bring users a more efficient, stable, and intelligent mining experience, helping users worldwide improve computing power efficiency and grow passive income.

    Technology Upgrade Unlocks Digital Asset Potential

    With the rapid development of the digital economy and crypto asset markets, cloud mining has become an increasingly attractive investment method due to its low entry barrier and high flexibility. However, traditional mining machines and operating systems often suffer from low efficiency, high energy consumption, and insufficient security. To address these issues, DOT Miners’ technical team has developed and optimized the proprietary DOT OS.

    Three Core Advantages of DOT OS:

    Intelligent Hashrate Scheduling
    The system adjusts computing resources in real time based on market conditions and mining pool difficulty to maximize returns.

    Energy Efficiency Management
    Enhances hash power efficiency, reduces energy consumption, and helps users achieve higher returns at lower costs while supporting green environmental initiatives.

    Enhanced Security Protection
    Comprehensive safeguards protect mining machine security, effectively preventing malicious attacks and data breaches to ensure asset safety.

    Flexible Contract System Helps Users Get Started Easily

    To meet the needs of different investors, DOT Miners also offers a variety of flexible cloud mining contracts. Users don’t need to purchase mining machines or have technical knowledge—just three simple steps to start earning passive income:

    Step 1: Register an Account

    Visit the official website www.dotminers.com and complete registration in seconds. New users receive a $15 mining reward instantly.

    Step 2: Choose a Contract

    Select from a range of flexible contracts—from small short-term plans to high-value long-term options:

    • Novice Miner

    Investment: $100 | Cycle: 2 days | Daily income: $3.5 | Expiration income: $100+$7

    • Starter Miner

    Investment: $500 | Cycle: 7 days | Daily income: $6 | Expiration income: $500+$42

    Investment: $3,100 | Cycle: 20 days | Daily income: $42.47 | Expiration income: $3,100+$849.4

    Investment: $5,100 | Cycle: 33 days | Daily income: $74.46 | Expiration income: $5,100+$2457.18

    • Prime Miner

    Investment: $10,000 | Period: 40 days | Daily income: $155 | Expiration income: $10,000+$6200

    • Prime Miner

    Investment: $28000 | Period: 45 days | Daily income: $498.4 | Expiration income: $28,000+$22428

    • Quantum Miner

    Investment: $150,000 | Period: 45 days | Daily income: $3000 | Expiration income: $150,000+$135000

    Step 3: Enjoy Passive Income

    Daily earnings are automatically settled and credited to accounts. Users can monitor their balances in real time, and principal is fully refunded at contract maturity—truly achieving low-risk, sustainable passive income.

    Dual Drive of Innovation and Green Mining

    DOT OS will first be deployed in DOT Miners’ self-operated green mining farms and will gradually be opened to partners and individual miners. Early data suggests the new system can improve user mining efficiency by an average of 12%-15%.

    At the same time, DOT Miners remains committed to using 100% renewable energy, injecting more green power into the digital asset space and driving the cloud mining industry toward smarter, greener, and more inclusive development.

    Arun, Chairman and CEO of DOT Miners, stated:
    “Technological innovation and sustainable development have always been our core drivers. DOT OS is not just a technical breakthrough—it’s another promise we make to help users worldwide grow their digital wealth.”

    Start your digital asset growth journey: www.dotminers.com

    About DOT MINERS

    DOT Miners is a technology investment company founded in the UK, focusing on Bitcoin cloud mining, and is committed to connecting the future of traditional finance and the crypto world. We provide global users with a convenient, safe and efficient way to obtain digital assets, allowing individual investors to easily participate in the Bitcoin network and share the long-term value brought by block rewards without having to purchase mining machines, build mining farms or perform complex operations and maintenance. Since its establishment in 2020, DOT Miners has served more than 5 million users from more than 100 countries, and has self-built or cooperative mining farms in the United States, Canada, Kazakhstan and other countries, building a transparent, low-carbon and sustainable global cloud mining ecosystem.

    Legal Disclaimer: This media platform provides the content of this article on an “as-is” basis, without any warranties or representations of any kind, express or implied. We assume no responsibility for any inaccuracies, errors, or omissions. We do not assume any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information presented herein. Any concerns, complaints, or copyright issues related to this article should be directed to the content provider mentioned above.

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  • MIL-OSI: DOT Miners Launches Proprietary Mining Machine Operating System “DOT OS” to Boost User Earnings and Experience

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    New York, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global leading Bitcoin cloud mining platform DOT Miners today announced the official launch of its self-developed intelligent mining machine operating system—DOT OS. This innovative system will bring users a more efficient, stable, and intelligent mining experience, helping users worldwide improve computing power efficiency and grow passive income.

    Technology Upgrade Unlocks Digital Asset Potential

    With the rapid development of the digital economy and crypto asset markets, cloud mining has become an increasingly attractive investment method due to its low entry barrier and high flexibility. However, traditional mining machines and operating systems often suffer from low efficiency, high energy consumption, and insufficient security. To address these issues, DOT Miners’ technical team has developed and optimized the proprietary DOT OS.

    Three Core Advantages of DOT OS:

    Intelligent Hashrate Scheduling
    The system adjusts computing resources in real time based on market conditions and mining pool difficulty to maximize returns.

    Energy Efficiency Management
    Enhances hash power efficiency, reduces energy consumption, and helps users achieve higher returns at lower costs while supporting green environmental initiatives.

    Enhanced Security Protection
    Comprehensive safeguards protect mining machine security, effectively preventing malicious attacks and data breaches to ensure asset safety.

    Flexible Contract System Helps Users Get Started Easily

    To meet the needs of different investors, DOT Miners also offers a variety of flexible cloud mining contracts. Users don’t need to purchase mining machines or have technical knowledge—just three simple steps to start earning passive income:

    Step 1: Register an Account

    Visit the official website www.dotminers.com and complete registration in seconds. New users receive a $15 mining reward instantly.

    Step 2: Choose a Contract

    Select from a range of flexible contracts—from small short-term plans to high-value long-term options:

    • Novice Miner

    Investment: $100 | Cycle: 2 days | Daily income: $3.5 | Expiration income: $100+$7

    • Starter Miner

    Investment: $500 | Cycle: 7 days | Daily income: $6 | Expiration income: $500+$42

    Investment: $3,100 | Cycle: 20 days | Daily income: $42.47 | Expiration income: $3,100+$849.4

    Investment: $5,100 | Cycle: 33 days | Daily income: $74.46 | Expiration income: $5,100+$2457.18

    • Prime Miner

    Investment: $10,000 | Period: 40 days | Daily income: $155 | Expiration income: $10,000+$6200

    • Prime Miner

    Investment: $28000 | Period: 45 days | Daily income: $498.4 | Expiration income: $28,000+$22428

    • Quantum Miner

    Investment: $150,000 | Period: 45 days | Daily income: $3000 | Expiration income: $150,000+$135000

    Step 3: Enjoy Passive Income

    Daily earnings are automatically settled and credited to accounts. Users can monitor their balances in real time, and principal is fully refunded at contract maturity—truly achieving low-risk, sustainable passive income.

    Dual Drive of Innovation and Green Mining

    DOT OS will first be deployed in DOT Miners’ self-operated green mining farms and will gradually be opened to partners and individual miners. Early data suggests the new system can improve user mining efficiency by an average of 12%-15%.

    At the same time, DOT Miners remains committed to using 100% renewable energy, injecting more green power into the digital asset space and driving the cloud mining industry toward smarter, greener, and more inclusive development.

    Arun, Chairman and CEO of DOT Miners, stated:
    “Technological innovation and sustainable development have always been our core drivers. DOT OS is not just a technical breakthrough—it’s another promise we make to help users worldwide grow their digital wealth.”

    Start your digital asset growth journey: www.dotminers.com

    About DOT MINERS

    DOT Miners is a technology investment company founded in the UK, focusing on Bitcoin cloud mining, and is committed to connecting the future of traditional finance and the crypto world. We provide global users with a convenient, safe and efficient way to obtain digital assets, allowing individual investors to easily participate in the Bitcoin network and share the long-term value brought by block rewards without having to purchase mining machines, build mining farms or perform complex operations and maintenance. Since its establishment in 2020, DOT Miners has served more than 5 million users from more than 100 countries, and has self-built or cooperative mining farms in the United States, Canada, Kazakhstan and other countries, building a transparent, low-carbon and sustainable global cloud mining ecosystem.

    Legal Disclaimer: This media platform provides the content of this article on an “as-is” basis, without any warranties or representations of any kind, express or implied. We assume no responsibility for any inaccuracies, errors, or omissions. We do not assume any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information presented herein. Any concerns, complaints, or copyright issues related to this article should be directed to the content provider mentioned above.

    The MIL Network –

  • Sensex falls 690 points; Nifty below 25,200 on global trade concerns

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Indian stock markets ended lower on Friday, weighed down by rising global trade tensions following fresh tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump on Canadian imports.

    Investor sentiment was also dented by a sharp selloff in IT stocks after Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) reported weaker-than-expected earnings for the first quarter (Q1) of FY25.

    The Sensex dropped 689.81 points, or 0.83 per cent, to close at 82,500.47. Similarly, the Nifty index slipped 205.4 points, or 0.81 per cent, to settle at 25,149.85.

    “The domestic market experienced a negative close due to a sober start to the Q1 earnings season and an escalation in tariff threats by the US to impose a 35 per cent tariff on Canada,” Vinod Nair of Geojit Financial Services said.

    “Investors may continue to focus on quarterly earnings for a buy-on-dips strategy; however, in the near term, the current premium valuations and global headwinds like muted spending and tariff uncertainties may restrain fresh inflows,” he added.

    Among the 30 stocks on the Sensex, TCS, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Motors, Bharti Airtel, HCL Technologies and Titan were among the top losers, declining up to 3.5 per cent.

    On the positive side, Hindustan Unilever, Axis Bank, Sun Pharma, NTPC and Eternal were the top gainers.

    Broader markets also came under pressure. The Nifty MidCap index declined 0.88 per cent, while the Nifty SmallCap index lost 1.02 per cent.

    Sector-wise, IT and auto stocks were the biggest drags. Both the Nifty IT and Nifty Auto indices fell nearly 1.8 per cent each.

    TCS’s disappointing quarterly numbers weighed heavily on the IT pack. Other sectors such as realty, oil & gas, media, energy, banking, metal, and consumer durables also ended in the red.

    However, some pockets of the market remained resilient. The Nifty FMCG and Pharma indices closed with gains, lending some support to the overall market.

    Experts noted that the markets traded under pressure on Friday, shedding over half a per cent, dragged down by weak cues.

    “The session began on a negative note following disappointing results from IT major TCS, which worsened further due to profit-taking in heavyweight stocks across other sectors,” said Ajit Mishra of Religare Broking Limited.

    He added that sentiment remained subdued due to ongoing uncertainty around tariff-related issues and a weak start to the earnings season.

    Meanwhile, market volatility saw a slight uptick. The India VIX, which indicates investor sentiment and market volatility, rose 1.24 per cent to end at 11.81.

    –IANS

  • MIL-OSI: Orezone Lodges Prospectus to Raise A$75 Million as Part of ASX Listing

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES

    VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Orezone Gold Corporation (TSX: ORE, OTCQX: ORZCF) (the “Company” or “Orezone”) is pleased to announce that it has today lodged a prospectus (“Prospectus”) with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (“ASIC”) for an initial public offering to raise proceeds of A$75.0 million (before associated costs) (“Offer”). The Prospectus will assist the Company to meet the requirements of the Australian Securities Exchange (“ASX”) and satisfy Chapters 1 and 2 of the ASX Listing Rules, as part of the Company’s application for admission to the official list of the ASX.

    Under the Prospectus, the Company is offering 65,789,474 CHESS Depository Interests (“CDIs”) over fully paid common shares in the capital of the Company (“Shares“) at an offer price of A$1.14 per CDI (the “Offer Price”) to raise gross proceeds of A$75.0 million. Each CDI represents a beneficial interest in one Share.

    The Company has entered into an underwriting agreement (“Underwriting Agreement”) with Canaccord Genuity (Australia) Limited (“Canaccord”) under which Canaccord has been appointed as lead manager, bookrunner and underwriter to the Offer. Canaccord has agreed, subject to customary conditions, to underwrite applications for all CDIs under the Offer.

    Euroz Hartleys Limited, Argonaut Securities Pty Limited, SCP Resource Finance LP and BMO Capital Markets Corp. have been appointed as co-managers to the Offer.

    Patrick Downey, President and CEO stated, “We look forward to the ASX listing which will raise the Company’s profile by broadening its shareholder base and increase trading liquidity for all shareholders. The listing also represents an exciting opportunity for investors to participate in the Company’s growth strategy as we execute on our staged hard rock expansion at the Bomboré Mine which will significantly increase our annual gold production. First gold from the stage 1 hard rock plant is scheduled for Q4-2025 and production in 2026 from the combined oxide and stage 1 hard rock operations is forecasted to be 170,000 to 185,000 ounces. The stage 2 expansion is forecasted to increase the overall gold production profile at the Bomboré Mine to 220,000 to 250,000 ounces per annum. Subject to funding, ongoing studies and final Board approval, the stage 2 hard rock expansion will commence in H2-2025, with commissioning expected in Q4-2026.”

    The net proceeds of the Offer will be used for the ongoing advancement of stage 2 of the hard rock expansion, including procurement of mechanical and electrical equipment, freight to site, engineering design and construction plus commissioning of stage 2, as well as ongoing exploration at the Bomboré Mine, in addition to administration and working capital purposes.

    Additional details of the Offer and the ASX Listing

    • The Offer opened on July 11, 2025 and is expected to close on July 21, 2025.
    • Trading on the ASX is expected to commence on a normal settlement basis on or about August 8, 2025 under the ASX code “ORE” (subject to the Company satisfying ASX’s listing requirements, which it is currently working towards).
    • Using an exchange rate of A$0.895 = C$1.00, the Offer Price per CDI is approximately C$1.02 and the gross proceeds of the Offer is approximately C$67.1 million.
    • The Offer Price represents a 7.2% discount to Orezone’s closing price of C$1.10 on the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) on July 9, 2025, and an 8.5% discount to the five-day volume-weighted average price (“VWAP“) of C$1.115.

    In accordance with section 734(6) of the Australian Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), the Company advises in respect of the Offer of CDIs under the Prospectus:

    • The issuer of the CDIs is Orezone Gold Corporation (ARBN 686 478 875).
    • The Prospectus is available online for Australian residents only at: www.computersharecas.com.au/oreipooffer.
    • The Offer will only be made in, or accompanied by, a copy of the Prospectus.
    • A person should consider the Prospectus in deciding whether to acquire the CDIs.
    • Anyone who wishes to acquire the CDIs under the Offer will need to complete the application form that will be in, or will accompany, the Prospectus.
    • The Offer under the Prospectus will only be made available to persons receiving the Prospectus in Australia and certain investors in New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore, the United Kingdom, the European Union (excluding Austria), Switzerland, Canada (Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario) and the United States.

    The Offer is subject to certain conditions including, but not limited to, receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals, including any approvals of the ASX, TSX and applicable securities regulatory authorities.  

    The Prospectus has not been filed with any securities commission in Canada and the CDIs may not be offered or sold within Canada or for the account of any Canadian residents except in transactions exempt from, or not subject to, the prospectus and registration requirements of applicable Canadian securities laws.

    A copy of the Prospectus, containing full details of the Offer, will be available on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca) under Orezone’s profile.

    About Orezone Gold Corporation

    Orezone Gold Corporation (TSX: ORE OTCQX: ORZCF) is a West African gold producer engaged in mining, developing, and exploring its 90%-owned flagship Bomboré Gold Mine in Burkina Faso. The Bomboré mine achieved commercial production on its oxide operations on December 1, 2022, and is now focused on its staged hard rock expansion that is expected to materially increase annual and life-of-mine gold production from the processing of hard rock mineral reserves. Orezone is led by an experienced team focused on social responsibility and sustainability with a proven track record in project construction and operations, financings, capital markets, and M&A.  

    The technical report entitled Bomboré Phase II Expansion, Definitive Feasibility Study is available on SEDAR+ and the Company’s website.

    Contact Information

    Patrick Downey
    President and Chief Executive Officer

    Kevin MacKenzie
    Vice President, Corporate Development and Investor Relations

    Tel: 1 778 945 8977
    info@orezone.com / www.orezone.com

    For further information please contact Orezone at +1 (778) 945 8977 or visit the Company’s website at www.orezone.com.

    The Toronto Stock Exchange nor the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization neither approves nor disapproves the information contained in this news release.

    Cautionary Note – United States

    The securities referred to in this news release have not been, nor will they be, registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the U.S. Securities Act), or the securities laws of any state or other jurisdiction in the United States, and may not be offered or sold within the United States except in transactions exempt from, or not subject to, the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act and applicable US state securities laws. This news release does not constitute an offer for sale of securities, nor a solicitation for offers to buy any securities in the United States, nor in any other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. Any public offering of securities in the United States must be made by means of a prospectus containing detailed information about the company and management, as well as financial statements.

    Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release and the Prospectus contain “forward-looking statements” and “forward-looking information”, including statements and forecasts which include (without limitation) expectations regarding the financial position of the Company, production targets, the Offer and the terms thereof, ASX listing, the stage 1 and stage 2 hard rock expansions, industry growth and other trend projections, future strategies, results and outlook of the Company and the opportunities available to the Company. Often, but not always, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of words such as “plans”, “expects”, “is expected”, “is expecting”, “budget”, “outlook”, “scheduled”, “target”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “intends”, “anticipates”, or “believes”, or variations (including negative variations) of such words and phrases, or state that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might”, or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved. Such information is based on assumptions and judgments of the Company regarding future events and results. Readers are cautioned that forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, targets, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, targets, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking information.

    Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, the Directors and management of the Company. Past performance is not a guide to future performance. Key risk factors associated with an investment in the Company are detailed in Section 4 of the Prospectus. These and other factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements.

    Forward-looking information and statements (including the Company’s belief that it has a reasonable basis to expect it will be able to fund the hard rock expansion at the Bomboré Mine, the Offer and the ASX listing) are (further to the above) based on the reasonable assumptions, estimates, analysis and opinions of the Company made in light of its perception of trends, current conditions and expected developments, as well as other factors that the Company believes to be relevant and reasonable in the circumstances at the date such statements are made, but which may prove to be incorrect. Although the Company believes that the assumptions and expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements and information (including as described throughout the Prospectus) are reasonable, readers are cautioned that this is not exhaustive of all factors which may impact on the forward-looking information. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information or statements, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. Due to the risks, uncertainties and assumptions contained herein, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Canada to continue trade talks with US until August 1 – PM

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

    An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    OTTAWA, July 11 (Xinhua) — Canada will continue trade talks with the United States until a new deadline of Aug. 1, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday.

    During the current trade negotiations with the United States, the Canadian government has stood firm in protecting the interests of workers and businesses, he wrote on social media. “We will continue to do so as we work through the new August 1 deadline,” the politician added.

    Canada has made significant progress in combating the spread of fentanyl in North America, Carney said. Ottawa is committed to continuing to work with Washington to save lives and protect communities in both countries, the Canadian prime minister said.

    “We are building a strong Canada. The federal government, provinces and territories are making significant progress in building a unified Canadian economy,” the premier said, adding that Canada must strengthen its trading partnerships around the world.

    US President Donald Trump announced earlier on Thursday that he would impose a 35 percent tariff on imports from Canada starting August 1.

    D. Trump published a letter addressed to M. Carney on his own social network Truth Social, in which he criticized Canada for retaliatory measures against previous American tariffs.

    The American leader noted that the new tariff was imposed because of the flow of fentanyl from Canada to the United States, as well as alleged unfair trade practices. The head of the White House said he would consider adjusting the tariff if Canada cooperated with the United States to stop fentanyl smuggling.

    The Trump administration previously imposed a 25 percent tariff on Canadian goods, but later made an exception for products covered by the U.S.-Canada-Mexico trade agreement. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI USA: SPC Jul 11, 2025 0600 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook

    Source: US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

    SPC AC 110621

    Day 1 Convective Outlook CORR 1
    NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
    0121 AM CDT Fri Jul 11 2025

    Valid 111200Z – 121200Z

    …THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THIS AFTERNOON AND
    EVENING ACROSS PARTS OF NORTHEASTERN KANSAS…MUCH OF NORTHERN
    MISSOURI…SOUTHEASTERN IOWA…NORTHERN ILLINOIS…ADJACENT SOUTHERN
    WISCONSIN AND NORTHWESTERN INDIANA…AND PARTS OF SOUTHWESTERN LOWER
    MICHIGAN…

    CORRECTED FOR TYPOS

    …SUMMARY…
    Strong thunderstorms are likely to impact a corridor from the lower
    Missouri Valley into southern portions of the Great Lakes region
    this afternoon and evening, accompanied by a risk for damaging wind
    gusts, a few tornadoes and some hail.

    …Discussion…
    While mid/upper ridging across the subtropical into southern
    mid-latitudes remains at least a bit suppressed for the time of
    year, models indicate that the stronger westerlies will remain
    confined to the higher latitudes. It does appear that one notable
    short wave trough, now digging to the lee of the Canadian and
    northern U.S. Rockies, will progress eastward along the central
    Canadian/U.S. border vicinity today through tonight, and gradually
    pivot from a positive to neutral tilt. As it does, preceding weak
    mid-level troughing, and at least a couple of embedded convective
    perturbations, are forecast to accelerate northeastward within weak
    to modest ambient flow backing to a southwesterly component across
    the lower Missouri Valley vicinity into the Great Lakes region.

    At the same time, northwesterly mid-level flow will be maintained
    with weak height falls across the southern Rockies into adjacent
    Great Plains, while gradual mid-level height rises are forecast
    across the Appalachians into Atlantic Seaboard.

    In lower-levels, the primary short wave trough may support a modest
    developing surface low across northwestern Ontario, with cooler and
    drier air in its wake overspreading much of the northern Great
    Plains by 12Z Saturday. Another low emerging from the central Great
    Plains is forecast to migrate northeast of the lower Missouri Valley
    toward the upper Great Lakes, along an initially diffuse low-level
    baroclinic zone.

    …Lower Missouri Valley into Great Lakes…
    The low-level baroclinic zone may still be a focus for weakening
    convective development at the outset of the period. However, as the
    convection dissipates further, models suggest that the boundary will
    become better defined with strengthening differential heating.
    Surface dew points near and above 70F, beneath modestly steep
    mid-level lapse rates, are forecast to contribute to CAPE on the
    order of 2000-3000 J/kg along and south of the boundary, gradually
    tapering to the north, beneath a lingering belt of convectively
    augmented mid-level flow (on the order of 30-50 kt in the 700-500 mb
    layer). Coupled with modest, clockwise-curved low-level hodographs
    developing in advance of the migratory low, the environment may
    become conducive to supercell structures posing a risk for a few
    tornadoes across parts of northern Missouri and southeastern Iowa
    into northern Illinois, before damaging wind gusts become the more
    predominant potential hazard as convection tends to grow upscale
    into clusters through this evening.

    …Southern Rockies into the Great Plains…
    Thermodynamic profiles characterized by modest low-level moisture,
    but with generally steep lapse rates, including fairly deep
    boundary-layer mixing, may become conducive to scattered
    thunderstorm clusters posing a risk for severe wind and hail late
    this afternoon and evening. This may be aided by modest shear
    beneath the northwesterly mid-level flow, with thunderstorm activity
    mostly initiating off the higher terrain of the Front Range through
    Sangre de Cristo Mountains. However, low-level convergence within
    surface troughing across southern Kansas through the Oklahoma/Texas
    Panhandle vicinity may also become sufficient for thunderstorm
    initiation during the peak late afternoon heating.

    ..Kerr/Thornton.. 07/11/2025

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    NOTE: THE NEXT DAY 1 OUTLOOK IS SCHEDULED BY 1300Z

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Secretary-General of ASEAN Meets with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada

    Source: ASEAN – Association of SouthEast Asian Nations

    Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today had a pull-aside meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, Anita Anand, on the sidelines of the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) and Related Meetings in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. They discussed ways to enhance ASEAN-Canada Strategic Partnership and exchanged views on regional and international issues of common interest and concern.

    The post Secretary-General of ASEAN Meets with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada appeared first on ASEAN Main Portal.

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Samsung Expands Tizen OS Licensing Program with New Global Partners and Enhanced Offerings

    Source: Samsung

    Samsung Electronics today announced a significant expansion of the Samsung Tizen OS Licensing Program, reinforcing its position as a leading provider of smart TV operating systems.
     
     
    Tizen OS Continues To Grow As Reliable Smart TV Platform
    Following the launch of Samsung Tizen OS 8.0, the licensing program now includes prominent original design manufacturers (ODMs). This marks an important milestone in the evolution of the Tizen ecosystem and demonstrates strong global demand for Samsung’s acclaimed smart TV platform. In its licensing program, Samsung continues to build strategic partnerships with companies that prioritize high-quality products and reliable support throughout the entire value chain.
     
    Additionally, Samsung Tizen OS will be embedded in new TVs from well-known brands in key markets, enhancing its presence across Europe, North and Latin America, and Australia. Notable new additions include EKO and QBELL (Ayonz) in Australia and Europe, RCA (Kayve Groupo) in Mexico, RCA (Treasure Creek) in the United States and Canada, and Axdia in Germany. Many more brands are expected to join in the second half of 2025 as Samsung continues to expand its strategic partnerships into new markets.
     

     
    “We are proud to expand our RCA TV portfolio across Mexico and Latin America through our partnership with Samsung’s Tizen OS,” said Jonathan Vera, Head of Marketing & Communications, Grupo Kayve. “The Tizen team provides comprehensive technical and marketing support, enabling an agile go-to-market process.”
     
    “Partnering with Samsung on Tizen OS allows us to deliver high-quality and competitive smart TV solutions to our global brand customers,” said Gerard Louis, Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Axdia,
     
     
    Premium Content and Connectivity at Core of Tizen OS-Powered Smart TVs
    Samsung is also dedicated to continuous platform innovation, introducing smart features such as advanced content discovery, integration with Samsung TV Plus for FAST channel services, cloud gaming capabilities via Samsung Gaming Hub, and seamless multi-device connectivity through SmartThings. These enhancements ensure that licensees benefit not only from proven technology but also from a forward-looking platform that adapts to evolving consumer expectations.
     
    To further differentiate Tizen-powered TVs at retail, Samsung offers tailored marketing kits and digital content toolkits for each region, enabling partners to highlight key attributes such as premium content access, fast performance, and smart connectivity—all backed by Samsung’s robust global brand credibility.
     
    As the Tizen OS Licensing Program evolves to meet the needs of global partners, Samsung is broadening regional coverage, introducing more affordable hardware solutions, and enhancing app availability worldwide. Moreover, partners can gain access to Samsung’s specialized R&D support to confidently bring Tizen-powered smart TVs to market.
     

     
    “Tizen OS is recognized for its performance, reliability, and innovation,” said Jooyoung Kim, Vice President at Samsung Electronics. “This year, we are focused on expanding our licensing program and creating diverse collaboration strategies for our key partners. We are serious about growing our global partner network and enhancing the ecosystem. By offering expanded regional support, an enriched app ecosystem, and tailored marketing resources, we aim to deliver even greater value to consumers worldwide.”
     
    With Tizen OS extending beyond Samsung’s own TV offerings, the company remains steadfast in its commitment to delivering an open, robust, and premium smart TV experience for consumers around the world.

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  • MIL-OSI United Nations: 11 July 2025 Joint News Release WHO, ITU, WIPO showcase a new report on AI use in traditional medicine

    Source: World Health Organisation

    Artificial intelligence (AI) is ushering in a transformative era for traditional medicine, one where centuries-old healing systems are enhanced by cutting-edge technologies to deliver more safe, personalized, effective, and accessible care.

    At the AI for Good Global Summit, the World Health Organization (WHO), the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) released a new technical brief, Mapping the application of artificial intelligence in traditional medicine. Launched under the Global Initiative on AI for Health, this brief offers a roadmap harnessing this potential responsibly while safeguarding cultural heritage and data sovereignty.

    A new era for traditional medicine

    Traditional, complementary and integrative medicine (TCIM) is practiced in 170 countries and is used by billions of people. The TCIM practices are increasingly popular globally, driven by a growing interest in holistic health approaches that emphasize prevention, health promotion and rehabilitation.

    The new brief showcases experiences in many countries using AI to unlock new frontiers in personalized care, drug discovery, and biodiversity conservation. It includes examples such as how AI-powered diagnostics are being used in Ayurgenomics; machine learning models identifying medicinal plants in countries including Ghana and South Africa; and the use of AI to analyze traditional medicine compounds to treat blood disorders in the Republic of Korea.

    “Our Global Initiative on AI for Health aims to help all countries benefit from AI solutions and ensure that they are safe, effective, and ethical,” said Seizo Onoe, Director of the ITU Telecommunication Standardization Bureau. “This partnership of ITU, WHO and WIPO brings together the essential expertise.”

    Data-driven innovation with ethical roots

    The brief emphasizes the importance of good-quality, inclusive data and participatory design to ensure AI systems reflect the diversity and complexity of traditional medicine. AI applications can support strengthening the evidence and research base for TCIM, for example through the Traditional Knowledge Digital Library in India and the Virtual Health Library in the Americas, which use AI to preserve Indigenous knowledge, promote collaboration and prevent biopiracy. Biopiracy is a term for unauthorized extraction of biological resources and/or associated traditional knowledge from developing countries or the patenting of spurious inventions based on such knowledge or resources without compensation.

    “Intellectual property is an important tool to accelerate the integration of AI into traditional medicine,” said WIPO Assistant Director- General, Edward Kwakwa. “Our work at WIPO, including the recently adopted WIPO Treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge, supports stakeholders manage IP to deliver on policy priorities including for Indigenous Peoples as well as local communities.”

    Guarding data sovereignty, empowering communities

    The new document calls for urgent action to uphold Indigenous Data Sovereignty (IDSov) and ensure that AI development is guided by free, prior, and informed consent (FPIC) principles. It showcases community-led data governance models from Canada, New Zealand, and Australia, and urges governments to adopt legislation that empowers Indigenous Peoples to control and benefit from their data.

    “AI must not become a new frontier for exploitation,” said Dr Yukiko Nakatani, WHO Assistant Director-General for Health Systems. “We must ensure that Indigenous Peoples and local communities are not only protected but are active partners in shaping the future of AI in traditional medicine.”

    A global call to action

    With the global TCIM market projected to reach nearly US$600 billion in 2025, the application of AI could further accelerate the growth and impact of TCIM and holistic health care. Current utilization and potential of AI highlight many opportunities, but there are many areas of knowledge gaps and risks.

    There is a need to develop holistic frameworks tailored to TCIM in areas such as regulation, knowledge sharing, capacity building, data governance and the promotion of equity, to ensure the safe, ethical and evidence-based integration of frontier technologies such as AI into the TCIM landscape.

    The new technical brief calls on all stakeholders to:

    • Invest in inclusive AI ecosystems that respect cultural diversity and IDSov;
    • Develop national policies and legal frameworks that explicitly address AI in traditional medicine;
    • Build capacity and digital literacy among traditional medicine practitioners and communities;
    • Establish global standards for data quality, interoperability, and ethical AI use; and
    • Safeguard traditional knowledge through AI-powered digital repositories and benefit-sharing models.

    By aligning the power of AI with the wisdom of traditional medicine, a new paradigm of care can emerge; one that honors the past, empowers the present, and shapes a healthier, more equitable future for all.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: US to impose 35% tariffs on Canadian imports from August 1 – D. Trump

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

    An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    NEW YORK, July 11 (Xinhua) — U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday announced the imposition of a 35 percent tariff on imports from Canada starting Aug. 1.

    D. Trump posted on the social network Truth Social the text of a letter addressed to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, in which he criticized the country for its retaliatory measures to previous American tariffs.

    He noted that the new tariff was partly due to the flow of fentanyl from Canada, as well as alleged unfair trade practices. The president said he would “consider adjusting” the tariffs if Canada cooperated with the U.S. to stop the flow of fentanyl.

    The letter used language similar to that sent to leaders of more than 20 countries earlier this week, warning against retaliation, urging companies to relocate to the United States and promising to adjust tariffs if countries cooperate.

    The Trump administration previously imposed 25 percent tariffs on Canadian goods but later exempted products covered by the U.S.-Canada-Mexico trade agreement. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI China: Trump says US to impose 35 pct tariffs on Canada starting Aug. 1

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday announced a 35 percent tariff on imports from Canada starting Aug. 1.

    Trump posted a letter addressed to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on his social media platform Truth Social, criticizing Canada for retaliating against previous U.S. tariffs.

    He pointed out that the new tariff is in part caused by the flow of fentanyl from Canada, as well as allegedly unfair trade practices, and that he would “consider an adjustment” to the tariffs if Canada cooperated with the United States to stop the flow of fentanyl.

    Trump used basically the same wording in the letter as that in the more than 20 letters sent to leaders of other countries earlier this week, such as warning them not to retaliate, urging them to move companies to the United States and the rates may be adjustable if they cooperate.

    According to an NBC News report, Trump said that blanket tariffs of 15-20 percent will be imposed on most trading partners.

    “We’re just going to say all of the remaining countries are going to pay, whether it’s 20 percent or 15 percent. We’ll work that out now,” Trump told NBC News in a phone interview.

    The Trump administration had previously imposed a 25 percent tariff on Canadian goods, but later exempted products covered under the U.S.-Canada-Mexico trade deal. 

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  • Sensex, Nifty open lower amid uncertainty around Trump tariffs

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    The Indian equity market indices opened lower on Friday amid lingering uncertainty over US President Donald Trump’s trade policies, as he continues to threaten higher tariffs across various sectors and countries.

    At 9:20 am, the Sensex was down 224 points, or 0.27 per cent, at 82,965, while the Nifty shed 65 points, or 0.26 per cent, to trade at 25,289.

    Marginal buying was seen in midcap and smallcap stocks. The Nifty Midcap 100 index was up 60 points, or 0.10 per cent, at 59,220, while the Nifty Smallcap 100 index rose 11 points, or 0.06 per cent, to 18,967.

    According to analysts, given the current environment marked by uncertainty and heightened volatility, traders are advised to adopt a cautious “wait and watch” approach, especially with leveraged positions. Booking partial profits during rallies and using tight trailing stop-losses is recommended.

    In the Sensex pack, HUL, Asian Paints, Axis Bank, NTPC, Power Grid, Tata Steel, SBI, Adani Ports, Sun Pharma, and ITC were among the major gainers. TCS, Infosys, M&M, Tech Mahindra, HCL Tech, Bharti Airtel, Bajaj Finserv, and Trent were the prominent losers.

    On the sectoral front, PSU banks, financial services, pharma, FMCG, and metal stocks were trading in the green, while auto, IT, realty, and media sectors were in the red.

    In Asia, stock markets traded mixed. Japan’s Nikkei 225 and South Korea’s KOSPI were trading flat, while China’s Shanghai Composite and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng gained over one per cent.

    Overnight in the US, Wall Street’s major indices, the S&P 500 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite, closed at record highs. The Dow Jones climbed 0.43 per cent and the S&P 500 rose 0.27 per cent.

    Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) bought equities worth Rs 221 crore on July 10, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) purchased shares worth Rs 591 crore on the same day.

    President Trump has announced 35 per cent tariffs on Canada and warned of higher levies if Ottawa retaliates. These tariffs will come into effect on August 1. Recently, Trump also threatened to impose a 50 per cent tariff on Brazilian imports unless Brazil halts legal proceedings against former President Bolsonaro.

    —IANS

  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: NZ sends 43 more firefighters to Canada

    Source: New Zealand Government

    Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden says Fire and Emergency New Zealand is deploying an additional 43-person taskforce to Manitoba, Canada on Sunday 13 July to bolster support of Canada’s response to severe wildfires.

    “This deployment is in addition to the seven firefighters who left New Zealand on Wednesday. As wildfires continue to burn across Canada it is important that New Zealand supports the firefighting efforts by Canadian crews,” says Ms van Velden.

    The taskforce consists of an agency representative, two taskforce leaders and eight five-person arduous firefighting crews. Like the specialist team, it is intended that they will be deployed for approximately five weeks.

    “I would like to commend all of those being deployed for answering the call of our Canadian colleagues in their time of need, giving up time with their families to do this important work.”

    “As well as benefitting the Canadian crews, the deployment is also valuable experience for personnel at Fire and Emergency New Zealand.”

    Across Canada there are 518 active wildfires. 105 of these are in the Manitoba province, with fourteen new fires starting in the last 24 hours.  

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