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  • MIL-OSI Canada: People invited to help shape future of WorkBC

    B.C. is expanding employment services provided by WorkBC centres to offer more choice and tailored support to meet people’s individual needs, helping more B.C. job seekers get jobs.

    WorkBC helps more than 100,000 people each year through 102 centres, offering career planning, skills training, job-search support and financial assistance. As the labour market changes, people’s needs and expectations for how they access provincial employment services are evolving.

    The new model has three co-ordinating service options: self-directed, in-office services and employment-readiness outreach. It aims to meet people where they are on their employment journey, offering services and supports that will be most effective for them.

    To shape the future of WorkBC services and supports, the Province is inviting input on this new model from job seekers, employers, service providers and community members through an engagement survey. Feedback, submitted through an online survey or during a live engagement session, will help build a more timely, inclusive and person-centered system.

    Improving employment services is part of British Columbia’s 2024 Poverty Reduction Strategy goal of enhancing programs for all, including those facing multiple and complex barriers. The ministry’s goal is to build a stronger WorkBC system that’s flexible, inclusive and supports a range of needs, pathways and employment goals.

    WorkBC is funded through the Canada-B.C. Labour Market Development Agreement.

    Learn More:

    To learn more about the modernization of employment services and to participate in the engagement survey, visit: https://engage.gov.bc.ca/govtogetherbc/engagement/the-future-of-workbc/

    To learn more about WorkBC, visit: https://www.workbc.ca/

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Non-taxability of Canada Carbon Rebates for Small Businesses

    Source: Government of Canada News

    In provinces where the fuel charge applied, a portion of fuel charge proceeds from the price on pollution is returned to eligible small- and medium-sized businesses via the Canada Carbon Rebate for Small Businesses, an automatic, refundable tax credit provided directly to eligible businesses. Corporations do not have to apply for the tax credit; the payment amounts are automatically determined by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

    On June 30, 2025, the Minister of Finance and National Revenue, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, issued draft legislation to ensure that all Canada Carbon Rebates for Small Businesses are provided tax-free—securing small businesses the full financial benefit of the rebates.

    Specifically, payments received by corporations in respect of the 2019-20 to 2023-24 fuel charge years would not be included in income for tax purposes, and the final payment to be made under the Canada Carbon Rebate for Small Businesses (i.e., in respect of the 2024-25 fuel charge year) will also be tax-free.

    The government will introduce legislation in Parliament to implement these changes in the fall of 2025.

    The CRA has updated its public information in light of the publication of the draft legislation, including how taxpayers in different situations may be affected by the proposed changes.

    Tax treatment of the rebate

    • If you haven’t yet filed: You can choose not to include the rebate in your taxable income when filing your T2 Corporation Income Tax Return for the year in which you received it. However, if the legislation does not receive Royal Assent, your return could be reassessed with interest.
    • If you have already filed: If the legislation receives Royal Assent, the CRA will be able to process amended T2 returns for the 2024 taxation year for those who already included the rebate in their taxable income. The CRA will provide further guidance at that time. To the extent possible, the CRA will undertake proactive reassessments to minimize the burden on businesses. However, taxpayer contact, initiated by the CRA, may be required in some cases to confirm reassessment details.

    Filing deadline for past years

    The government confirmed that eligible businesses that filed their 2023 tax return after July 15, 2024, and on or before December 31, 2024, will also be eligible for the payment covering fuel charge years 2019-20 to 2023-24, should the legislation receive Royal Assent. No action would be required—these payments will be issued automatically at a later date.

    Filing deadline for the final payment

    Eligible businesses need to file their 2024 tax return by July 15, 2025, in order to receive a payment for the 2024-25 fuel charge year.

    Once the Minister of Finance and National Revenue has specified the payment rates for each designated province for the 2024-25 fuel charge year, the CRA will determine and automatically issue the rebate amounts to those who are eligible.  The payment amounts would be determined on the same basis as the payments made in respect of the 2019-20 to 2023-24 fuel charge years.

    With the removal of the federal fuel charge effective April 1, 2025, the Canada Carbon Rebate for Small Businesses payment in respect of the 2024-25 fuel charge year will be the final payment to eligible businesses. This final payment will help ensure that all proceeds from the fuel charge are returned to the province or territory in which they were collected.

    The CRA will share updates as soon as more information becomes available and encourages businesses to review these updates carefully to understand how they may apply to their businesses.

    For more details, please visit:

    The federal consumer fuel charge and related proceeds return mechanisms, like the Canada Carbon Rebate for Small Businesses, were only implemented in designated provinces and territories that did not meet the federal benchmark for consumer pollution pricing (i.e. Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador). The Canada Carbon Rebate for Small Businesses is therefore generally not available to businesses in non-designated provinces and territories (i.e. British Columbia, Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and Quebec.). However, if you are an eligible Canadian-controlled private corporation in a non-designated province or territory, you may qualify for the rebate if you employed one or more individuals in one or more of the designated provinces in the calendar year in which the fuel charge year began. Payments made under the Canada Carbon Rebate for Small Businesses, including the final payment, are funded from fuel charge proceeds from the price on pollution in provinces where the fuel charge applied.

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  • MIL-OSI: Westhaven Closes Non-Brokered Private Placement with Eric Sprott and Earthlabs, for Gross Proceeds of $3.16 Million

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

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

    VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Westhaven Gold Corp. (TSX-V:WHN) (“Westhaven” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that the Company has closed the non-brokered private placement (the “Offering”) previously announced on June 16th, 2025 for aggregate gross proceeds of $3,160,000 from the sale of 8,333,333 units of the Company (each, a “Unit”) at a price of $0.12 per Unit for gross proceeds of C$1,000,000, and 12,500,000 flow-through units of the Company sold on a charitable flow-through basis (each, a “Charity FT Unit”, and collectively with the Units, the “Offered Securities”) at a price of $0.1728 per Charity FT Unit for gross proceeds of C$2,160,000.

    Eric Sprott and Earthlabs Inc. were the subscribers for the Units and the end purchasers of Charity FT Units, following the charitable flow through donations in the Offering.

    The gross proceeds from the issuance of the Charity FT Units will be used for Canadian exploration expenses on the Company’s projects in British Columbia and will qualify as “flow-through mining expenditures”, as defined in subsection 127(9) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and as a “BC flow-through mining expenditure” as defined in section 4.721 of the Income Tax Act (British Columbia) (the “Qualifying Expenditures”), which will be incurred on or before December 31, 2026 and renounced to the subscribers with an effective date no later than December 31, 2025 in an aggregate amount not less than the gross proceeds raised from the issue of the Charity FT Units.

    More specifically, proceeds of the Offering will be used for work related to the Company’s portfolio of exploration properties within the Spences Bridge Gold Belt, British Columbia, Canada. This work will include expansion of the current exploration drilling program at the Shovelnose gold project to at least 5,000m, as well as advancing efforts to realize the potential outlined in a recently completed preliminary economic assessment of a high grade, high margin underground gold mining opportunity at the South Zone, FMN and Franz gold deposits at Shovelnose (please see news release dated March 3rd, 2025 for details). The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the sale of the Units for working capital and general corporate purposes.

    Each Unit consisted of one common share of the Company (each, a “Unit Share”) and one-half of one common share purchase warrant (each whole warrant, a “Warrant”). Each Charity FT Unit consisted of one share that will qualify as a “flow-through share” within the meaning of subsection 66(15) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and one half of one Warrant. Each whole Warrant shall entitle the holder to purchase one common share of the Company (each, a “Warrant Share”) at a price of $0.18 at any time on or before July 3, 2027.

    A finder’s fee, consisting of a cash payment of $66,823 and 250,000 non-transferable broker warrants was paid to Red Cloud Securities Inc. in respect of the private placement. Each broker warrant can be exercised to acquire one common share at a price of $0.12 on or before July 3, 2027.

    All the securities issued pursuant to the Offering are subject to a hold period under Canadian securities laws ending on November 4, 2025.

    This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities in the United States. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “U.S. Securities Act”), or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to or for the account or benefit of a U.S. person (as defined in Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act) unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or an exemption from such registration is available.

    On behalf of the Board of Directors

    WESTHAVEN GOLD CORP.

    “Ken Armstrong”

    Ken Armstrong, President and CEO, is responsible for this news release and can be reached at 604-681-5558.

    Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

    About Westhaven Gold Corp.

    Westhaven is a gold-focused exploration and development company targeting low sulphidation, high-grade, epithermal style gold mineralization within the Spences Bridge Gold Belt in southern British Columbia. Westhaven controls ~61,512 hectares (~615 square kilometres) within four gold properties spread along this underexplored belt. The Shovelnose Gold project is the most advanced property, with a recently updated 2025 Preliminary Economic Assessment that validates the Project’s potential as a robust, low cost and high margin 11-year underground gold mining opportunity with average annual life-of-mine gold production of 56,000 ounces and having a Cdn$454 million after-tax NPV6% and 43.2% IRR (base case parameters of US$2,400 per ounce gold, US$28 per ounce silver and CDN/US$ exchange rate of $0.72). Initial capital costs are projected to be Cdn$184 million with a payback period of 2.1 years. Please see Westhaven’s news release dated March 3, 2025 for details of the updated PEA. Shovelnose is situated off a major highway, near power, rail, large producing mines, pipelines and within commuting distance from the city of Merritt, which result in lower cost exploration and development.

    Qualified Person: The technical and scientific information in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Peter Fischl, P.Geo, who is a Qualified Person for the Company under the definitions established by National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.

    Westhaven trades on the TSX Venture Exchange under the ticker symbol WHN. For further information, please call 604-681-5558 or visit Westhaven’s website at www.westhavengold.com.

    Forward Looking Statements:

    This press release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian and United States securities laws, which is based upon the Company’s current internal expectations, estimates, projections, assumptions and beliefs. The forward-looking information included in this press release are made only as of the date of this press release. Such forward-looking statements and forward-looking information include, but are not limited to, statements concerning the Company’s expectations with respect to the Offering and the use of proceeds of the Offering. Forward-looking statements or forward-looking information relate to future events and future performance and include statements regarding the expectations and beliefs of management based on information currently available to the Company. Such forward-looking statements and forward-looking information often, but not always, can be identified by the use of words such as “plans”, “expects”, “potential”, “is expected”, “anticipated”, “is targeted”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “intends”, “anticipates”, or “believes” or the negatives thereof or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved.

    Forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance, or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Such risks and other factors include, among others, and without limitation: the Company will not be able to raise sufficient funds to complete its planned exploration program; that the Company will not derive the expected benefits from its current program; the Company may not use the proceeds of the Offering as currently contemplated; the Company may fail to find a commercially viable deposit at any of its mineral properties; the Company’s plans may be adversely affected by the Company’s reliance on historical data compiled by previous parties involved with its mineral properties; mineral exploration and development are inherently risky industries; the mineral exploration industry is intensely competitive; additional financing may not be available to the Company when required or, if available, the terms of such financing may not be favourable to the Company; fluctuations in the demand for gold or gold prices generally; the Company may not be able to identify, negotiate or finance any future acquisitions successfully, or to integrate such acquisitions with its current business; the Company’s exploration activities are dependent upon the grant of appropriate licenses, concessions, leases, permits and regulatory consents, which may be withdrawn or not granted; the Company’s operations could be adversely affected by possible future government legislation, policies and controls or by changes in applicable laws and regulations; there is no guarantee that title to the properties in which the Company has a material interest will not be challenged or impugned; the Company faces various risks associated with mining exploration that are not insurable or may be the subject of insurance which is not commercially feasible for the Company; the volatility of global capital markets over the past several years has generally made the raising of capital more difficult; inflationary cost pressures may escalate the Company’s operating costs; compliance with environmental regulations can be costly; social and environmental activism can negatively impact exploration, development and mining activities; the success of the Company is largely dependent on the performance of its directors and officers; the Company’s operations may be adversely affected by First Nations land claims; the Company and/or its directors and officers may be subject to a variety of legal proceedings, the results of which may have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business; the Company may be adversely affected if potential conflicts of interests involving its directors and officers are not resolved in favour of the Company; the Company’s future profitability may depend upon the world market prices of gold; dilution from future equity financing could negatively impact holders of the Company’s securities; failure to adequately meet infrastructure requirements could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business; the Company’s projects now or in the future may be adversely affected by risks outside the control of the Company; the Company is subject to various risks associated with climate change, the Company is subject to general global risks arising from epidemic diseases, the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, rising inflation and interest rates and the impact they will have on the Company’s operations, supply chains, ability to access mining projects or procure equipment, supplies, contractors and other personnel on a timely basis or at all is uncertain; as well as other risk factors in the Company’s other public filings available at www.sedarplus.ca. Readers are cautioned that this list of risk factors should not be construed as exhaustive. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking information are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. The Company cannot guarantee future results, performance, or achievements. Consequently, there is no representation that the actual results achieved will be the same, in whole or in part, as those set out in the forward-looking information. The Company undertakes no duty to update any of the forward-looking information to conform such information to actual results or to changes in the Company’s expectations, except as otherwise required by applicable securities legislation. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The forward-looking information contained in this offering document is expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Saskatchewan Wildfire Update – July 3

    Source: Government of Canada regional news

    Released on July 3, 2025

    As of 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 3, there are 64 active wildfires in Saskatchewan. Of those active fires, nine are categorized as contained, 19 are not contained, 25 are ongoing assessment and 11 are listed as protecting values.

    This year, Saskatchewan has had 329 wildfires, which is well above the five-year average of 190 to date.

    Five communities are currently under an evacuation order: Northern Settlement of Bear Creek, Resort Subdivision of Lac La Plonge, Northern Village of Beauval, Kinoosao and La Plonge Reserve. 

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

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

    The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency’s (SPSA) Recovery Task Team continues to meet with community leaders to discuss recovery efforts. Their current focus is working with communities to support debris management, living accommodations and mental health supports.

    Distribution of the $500 Government of Saskatchewan payments to evacuees 18 years of age and older continues. To date, over $5.1 million has already been distributed. This financial support will reach over 10,000 individuals who qualify, including the recent evacuees. The SPSA continues to coordinate with communities that have asked for its support in distributing this financial assistance.

    The SPSA is also offering retroactive food security support for those communities supported by the SPSA, where the residents are not staying in SPSA provided hotels. The agency will provide to those that qualify $40 per day for the head of household, plus $20 for each additional member, up to a maximum of $200 daily. 

    A full list of evacuated and repatriated communities can be found on the Information for Evacuees webpage.

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

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    For more information, contact:

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  • MIL-OSI: TransAlta to Host Second Quarter 2025 Results Conference Call

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    CALGARY, Alberta, July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TransAlta Corporation (“TransAlta”) (TSX:TA)(NYSE:TAC) will release its second quarter 2025 results before markets open on Friday, August 1, 2025. A conference call and webcast to discuss the results will be held for investors, analysts, members of the media and other interested parties the same day beginning at 9:00 a.m. Mountain Time (11:00 a.m. ET).

    Second Quarter 2025 Conference Call:
    Webcast link: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/zpy9addj

    To access the conference call via telephone, please register ahead of time using the call link below: https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BI215de673b3704e0da46b2a02e0f35bb0. Once registered, participants will have the option of 1) dialing into the call from their phone (via a personalized PIN); or 2) clicking the “Call Me” option to receive an automated call directly to their phone.

    Related materials will be available on the Investor Centre section of TransAlta’s website at https://transalta.com/investors/presentations-and-events/. If you are unable to participate in the call, the replay will be accessible at https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/zpy9addj. A transcript of the broadcast will be posted on TransAlta’s website once it becomes available.

    About TransAlta Corporation:

    TransAlta owns, operates and develops a diverse fleet of electrical power generation assets in Canada, the United States and Australia with a focus on long-term shareholder value. TransAlta provides municipalities, medium and large industries, businesses and utility customers with affordable, energy efficient and reliable power. Today, TransAlta is one of Canada’s largest producers of wind power and Alberta’s largest producer of thermal generation and hydro-electric power. For over 114 years, TransAlta has been a responsible operator and a proud member of the communities where we operate and where our employees work and live. TransAlta aligns its corporate goals with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Future-Fit Business Benchmark, which also defines sustainable goals for businesses. Our reporting on climate change management has been guided by the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) S2 Climate-related Disclosures Standard and the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) recommendations. TransAlta has achieved a 70 per cent reduction in GHG emissions or 22.7 million tonnes CO2e since 2015 and received an upgraded MSCI ESG rating of AA.

    For more information about TransAlta, visit its website at transalta.com.

    Note: All financial figures are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated.

    For more information:

    Investor Inquiries: Media Inquiries:
    Phone: 1-800-387-3598 in Canada and U.S. Phone: 1-855-255-9184
    Email: investor_relations@transalta.com Email: ta_media_relations@transalta.com
       

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  • MIL-OSI: Diversified Royalty Corp. Announces July 2025 Cash Dividend

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Diversified Royalty Corp. (TSX: DIV and DIV.DB.A) (the “Corporation” or “DIV”) is pleased to confirm that DIV’s annual dividend has increased from 25.0 cents per share to 27.5 cents per share effective July 1, 2025 as previously announced on June 17, 2025. In accordance with the dividend increase, DIV is pleased to announce that its board of directors has approved a cash dividend of $0.02292 per common share for the period of July 1, 2025 to July 31, 2025, which is equal to $0.275 per common share on an annualized basis. The dividend will be paid on July 31, 2025 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on July 15, 2025.

    About Diversified Royalty Corp.

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

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

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

    Forward-Looking Statements

    Certain statements contained in this news release may constitute “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws that involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. The use of any of the words “anticipate”, “continue”, “estimate”, “expect”, “intend”, “may”, “will”, ”project”, “should”, “believe”, “confident”, “plan” and “intends” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking information, although not all forward-looking information contains these identifying words. Specifically, forward-looking information in this news release includes, but is not limited to, statements made in relation to: the amount and timing of the July 2025 dividend to be paid to DIV’s shareholders; DIV’s objective to continue to pay predictable and stable monthly dividends to shareholders; and DIV’s corporate objectives. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events, performance, or achievements of DIV to differ materially from those anticipated or implied by such forward-looking information.

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

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

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

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

    Additional Information

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

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

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

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  • MIL-OSI: Magnetic North Acquisition Corp. Announces Cease Trade Order

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    CALGARY, Alberta and TORONTO, July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Magnetic North Acquisition Corp. (TSXV: MNC; MNC.PR.A) (“Magnetic North” or the “Company”) announces that the Alberta Securities Commission (the “ASC”) has issued a cease trade order against the Company for the Company’s failure to file its audited annual financial statements, accompanying management discussion and analysis and certifications for the financial year ended December 31, 2024, and the corresponding condensed interim financial statements, management discussion and analysis and certifications for the three month period ended March 31, 2025. As previously announced, the Company experienced unexpected delays in the preparation of its 2024 annual filings, due April 30, 2025.

    The cease trade order prohibits the trading or purchase by any person or company of any securities of Magnetic North in each jurisdiction in Canada in which the Company is a reporting issuer for as long as the cease trade order remains in effect; however, the cease trade order provides an exception for beneficial securityholders of the Company who are not currently (and who were not as of July 2, 2024) insiders or control persons of the Company may sell securities of the Company if both of the following criteria are met: (a) the sale is made through a foreign organized regulated market, as defined in Section 1.1 of the universal market integrity rules of the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada; and (b) the sale is made through an investment dealer registered in a jurisdiction of Canada in accordance with applicable securities legislation. The cease trade order revokes the management cease trade order previously issued by the ASC and will remain in place until such time as the required filings have been filed, following which the Company expects that the ASC will revoke the cease trade order.

    The Company also confirms, as of the date of this news release, that there is no other material information concerning the affairs of the Company that has not been generally disclosed.

    About Magnetic North Acquisition Corp.

    Magnetic North invests and manages businesses on behalf of its shareholders and believes that capital alone does not always lead to success. With offices in Calgary and Toronto, our experienced management team applies its considerable management, operations and capital markets expertise to ensure its investee companies are as successful as possible for shareholders. Magnetic North common shares and preferred shares trade on the TSX Venture Exchange under the stock symbol MNC and MNC.PR.A, respectively. Magnetic North was a “2021 TSX Venture 50” recipient.
    For more information about Magnetic North, visit its website at www.magneticnac.com. Magnetic North’s securities filings can also be accessed at www.sedarplus.ca.‎


    Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news     release.

    CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD LOOKING INFORMATION

    Certain statements in this news release are “forward-looking statements”, which reflect current ‎‎expectations of the ‎management of Magnetic North regarding future events or Magnetic North’s ‎‎future performance. All statements other than ‎statements of historical fact contained in this news ‎‎release may be forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking ‎‎statements involve known and ‎unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause ‎actual results or ‎events to differ ‎materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking ‎statements. Magnetic North believes ‎that the ‎expectations reflected in such forward-looking ‎statements are reasonable, but no ‎assurance can be given that these ‎expectations will prove to ‎be correct and such forward-‎looking statements should not be unduly relied upon. The ‎forward-‎looking statements are ‎expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. The ‎forward-‎looking statements ‎are made as of the date of this news release and Magnetic North ‎assumes no obligation to ‎update or ‎revise them to reflect new events or circumstances, except ‎as expressly required by ‎applicable securities law. ‎Further information regarding risks and ‎uncertainties relating to ‎Magnetic North and its securities can be found in the ‎disclosure ‎documents filed by Magnetic ‎North with the securities regulatory authorities, available at ‎www.sedar.com‎.‎

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  • MIL-OSI: JCPal Unveils Award-Winning Range of Shortcut Keyboards for Creative Professionals

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Vancouver, Canada , July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — JCPal Technology, a global leader in the design and manufacturing of premium tech accessories, announced today the launch of Dash, an innovative range of wireless shortcut keyboards built specifically for creative professionals. With over 15 years of experience crafting smart, elegant, and functional tools, JCPal continues to elevate the creative process through purposeful design.

    JCPal Unveils the Dash Wireless Shortcut Keyboards

    Enhancing Creative Flow

    Tailored for video editors, photo editors, graphic designers and digital artists, Dash seamlessly integrates with industry-standard softwares DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Lightroom, and Adobe Photoshop. Each keyboard features an intuitive color-coded software guide printed on the keys as well as preprogrammed shortcut hotkeys that streamline complex commands – enhancing efficiency, reducing friction, and keeping creators in their flow.

    The Dash keyboards also offer deep customization options through web-based VIA software and interchangeable keycaps, enabling users to personalize the shortcuts and key layout to suit their unique workflow. 

    Award-Winning Innovation

    “We designed Dash to help creatives stay in their flow,” said Matt Hocking, lead designer on the project and Art Director at JCPal. “By removing distractions and providing intuitive access to essential tools they allow creators to focus on what really matters – their ideas.”

    This commitment to user-focused design was recognized with a 2025 Red Dot Product Design Award, celebrating Dash’s balance of minimalist aesthetics and powerful functionality. The award affirms JCPal’s dedication to crafting high-performance tools that elevate the creative experience.

    Designed for Creative Control

    With a streamlined, space-saving form and universal compatibility across Mac and Windows platforms, Dash fits seamlessly into any workspace. Ready out of the box, it ships preprogrammed and is fully customizable – making it a powerful addition to any creative professional’s toolkit.

    Key Features:

    • Seven Preprogrammed Shortcut Hotkeys for instant access to essential functions
    • Browser-Based Customization – no drivers or software required
    • 20 Swappable Shortcut Keycaps for personalized layouts
    • Over 400 Hours of Battery Life with fast USB-C charging
    • Tri-Mode Connectivity with Bluetooth (x3), 2.4Ghz and Wired USB-C
    • Cross-Platform Compatibility with Mac, PC, iOS, Android, and Linux
    • Durable PBT Keycaps and Gateron Linear Switches rated for 60 million presses

    Available Now

    The Dash Wireless Shortcut Keyboard is available now at JCPal.com and select retail partners. 

    Learn more about each of the five Dash models: DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom Classic

    The Dash Wireless Shortcut Keyboards received the 2025 Red Dot Product Design Award

    About JCPal Technology

    Since 2009, JCPal has been designing and manufacturing thoughtfully engineered tools for creative professionals and enthusiasts. Our mission is to create elegantly simple, functionally clever accessories that enhance the way people interact with their mobile and computing devices. Each product is built to empower creative expression wherever it happens, combining enduring quality with purposeful design. 

    Press inquiries

    JCPal Technology
    https://jcpal.com
    Matt Hocking
    matt@jcpal.com
    258 – 4974 Kingsway, Burnaby British Columbia V5H4M9, Canada

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  • MIL-OSI: JCPal Unveils Award-Winning Range of Shortcut Keyboards for Creative Professionals

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Vancouver, Canada , July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — JCPal Technology, a global leader in the design and manufacturing of premium tech accessories, announced today the launch of Dash, an innovative range of wireless shortcut keyboards built specifically for creative professionals. With over 15 years of experience crafting smart, elegant, and functional tools, JCPal continues to elevate the creative process through purposeful design.

    JCPal Unveils the Dash Wireless Shortcut Keyboards

    Enhancing Creative Flow

    Tailored for video editors, photo editors, graphic designers and digital artists, Dash seamlessly integrates with industry-standard softwares DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Lightroom, and Adobe Photoshop. Each keyboard features an intuitive color-coded software guide printed on the keys as well as preprogrammed shortcut hotkeys that streamline complex commands – enhancing efficiency, reducing friction, and keeping creators in their flow.

    The Dash keyboards also offer deep customization options through web-based VIA software and interchangeable keycaps, enabling users to personalize the shortcuts and key layout to suit their unique workflow. 

    Award-Winning Innovation

    “We designed Dash to help creatives stay in their flow,” said Matt Hocking, lead designer on the project and Art Director at JCPal. “By removing distractions and providing intuitive access to essential tools they allow creators to focus on what really matters – their ideas.”

    This commitment to user-focused design was recognized with a 2025 Red Dot Product Design Award, celebrating Dash’s balance of minimalist aesthetics and powerful functionality. The award affirms JCPal’s dedication to crafting high-performance tools that elevate the creative experience.

    Designed for Creative Control

    With a streamlined, space-saving form and universal compatibility across Mac and Windows platforms, Dash fits seamlessly into any workspace. Ready out of the box, it ships preprogrammed and is fully customizable – making it a powerful addition to any creative professional’s toolkit.

    Key Features:

    • Seven Preprogrammed Shortcut Hotkeys for instant access to essential functions
    • Browser-Based Customization – no drivers or software required
    • 20 Swappable Shortcut Keycaps for personalized layouts
    • Over 400 Hours of Battery Life with fast USB-C charging
    • Tri-Mode Connectivity with Bluetooth (x3), 2.4Ghz and Wired USB-C
    • Cross-Platform Compatibility with Mac, PC, iOS, Android, and Linux
    • Durable PBT Keycaps and Gateron Linear Switches rated for 60 million presses

    Available Now

    The Dash Wireless Shortcut Keyboard is available now at JCPal.com and select retail partners. 

    Learn more about each of the five Dash models: DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom Classic

    The Dash Wireless Shortcut Keyboards received the 2025 Red Dot Product Design Award

    About JCPal Technology

    Since 2009, JCPal has been designing and manufacturing thoughtfully engineered tools for creative professionals and enthusiasts. Our mission is to create elegantly simple, functionally clever accessories that enhance the way people interact with their mobile and computing devices. Each product is built to empower creative expression wherever it happens, combining enduring quality with purposeful design. 

    Press inquiries

    JCPal Technology
    https://jcpal.com
    Matt Hocking
    matt@jcpal.com
    258 – 4974 Kingsway, Burnaby British Columbia V5H4M9, Canada

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Supporting economic growth in rural communities

    Source: Government of Canada regional news (2)

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Construction Begins on Two New Group Homes for Youth in Saskatoon

    Source: Government of Canada regional news

    Released on July 3, 2025

    Youth in Saskatoon experiencing mental health challenges or facing addiction will soon have additional access to safe, supportive housing. The Government of Canada, Government of Saskatchewan, and other funding partners are supporting EGADZ to expand its Retreat Homes program through a $1.5 million investment to construct two five-space group homes that will provide 24-hour care, cultural support, and a youth-centred recovery program for male and female youth.  

    “This investment is about delivering for vulnerable youth in Saskatoon who need safe and supportive places to call home,” Social Services Minister Terry Jenson said. “By working together with EGADZ and our community partners, we are helping to build places of safety, stability and healing. These new group homes will offer young people the support they need to recover, rebuild and look forward to a brighter future.” 

    Contributions toward the construction of the two new group homes include a $650,000 investment from the Government of Saskatchewan; $400,000 from the Government of Canada through Reaching Home: Canada’s Homelessness Strategy, with funding managed by the Saskatoon Housing Initiatives Partnership; a $250,000 private donation from local philanthropists Wally and Colleen Mah; and $200,000 from EGADZ’s own general reserves. This shared investment reflects a strong, collective commitment to improving outcomes for youth in crisis.

    “In Canada, no one should get left behind—every young person deserves a safe place to call home,” Federal Secretary of State for Rural Development Buckley Belanger said. “This project addresses an urgent need in Saskatoon by providing a lifeline for youth in need of help. It is a critical investment in their lives and in the future of our community.” 

    The Retreat Homes will serve youth experiencing mental health and/or addictions challenges who require additional supports to promote stabilization and recovery. Members of the Youth Advisory Team are directly contributing to the design and operations of the program, ensuring youth voices remain central to the services provided.  

    “I am proud that we are partnering with EGADZ to provide mental health support for young people in Saskatoon,” Mental Health and Addictions Minister Lori Carr said. “This new housing will help youth access the services and resources they need to improve their quality of life.” 

    These homes will be part of the expanded Retreat Home program operated by EGADZ, a community-based organization dedicated to helping youth in vulnerable situations.  

    “On behalf of EGADZ and the Youth Advisory Team, we are happy to be bringing forward different housing options to assist youth in care,” EGADZ Executive Director Don Meikle said. “We are confident our new way of assisting youth will continue to be successful.”   

    EGADZ currently operates two other group homes dedicated to youth with mental health and addictions needs; the Garden of Hope and the existing Retreat Home. The two new homes will allow for an expansion in services while maintaining continuity of care at current facilities.  

    Construction is underway on the two new group homes in Saskatoon. Once complete, the Ministry of Social Services and the Saskatchewan Health Authority will each provide approximately $694,000 annually to support operations. 

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  • MIL-OSI USA: ICE will participate in FELEG Annual Principals Meeting July 7-11 in California

    Source: US Immigration and Customs Enforcement

    WASHINGTON — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s acting Director Todd M. Lyons, who serves as the current Five Eyes Law Enforcement Group’s chair, is hosting the group’s Annual Principals Meeting next week in San Diego. Representatives from five countries will meet to discuss emergent technology and growing impacts on global safety.

    FELEG is a collaborative intelligence-sharing law enforcement community that encompasses the FBI, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission, the Australian Federal Police, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the U.K.’s National Crime Agency and the New Zealand Police.

    This year’s discussions will spotlight the race between law enforcement and criminal networks to harness emerging technologies like crypto, artificial intelligence and next-gen communications to stay ahead in a rapidly shifting digital world.

    “As criminal organizations rapidly adapt to new technologies, law enforcement agencies must be equally nimble and innovative,” said Lyons. “This meeting underscores our commitment to leveraging cutting-edge tools and global partnerships to protect communities and uphold the rule of law. By collaborating through the Five Eyes Law Enforcement Group, we can share critical intelligence, enhance our collective capabilities and respond more effectively to transnational threats. Our unified efforts are essential in maintaining security and ensuring justice across our nations, fosters a global partnership that strengthens our international security framework, and promotes mutual trust and cooperation on a global scale.”

    “The key to staying ahead of global criminal networks and emerging threats is collaboration with our most trusted international partners,” said FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino. “FELEG has long been an effective alliance fighting transnational crime and the FBI remains fully engaged and committed to this partnership.”

    “The annual principals meeting is an opportunity for FELEG to enhance coordination in the fight against transnational serious and organized crime,” said Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission CEO Heather Cook. “With criminal groups constantly increasing their sophistication and reach, enabled by evolving technologies, new and continued partnerships across government, industry and academia are integral in hardening the environment that criminal networks seek to exploit.”

    “While technology provides law enforcement with powerful tools to prevent and combat crime, it also creates new possibilities for exploitation by criminal organizations,” Australian Federal Police Deputy Commissioner Lesa Gale said. “Countering the risks is a multidimensional challenge and requires effective coordination and collaborative efforts, making partnerships like FELEG more important than ever.”

    “Today’s criminal landscape has become increasingly complex with the use of technology as a tool used by serious and organized crime whether it be in drug trafficking, cybercrime, terrorism or financial crime,” said Royal Canadian Mounted Police Commissioner Mike Duheme. “This is why a forum such as FELEG is so important — to identify international criminal threats to public safety and to work together across domestic and FELEG partners to disrupt criminal organizations who care about making profits without regard to human lives.”

    “Serious and organized crime groups do not respect borders,” said National Crime Agency Director General Graeme Biggar. “The harm they cause is felt in communities across the world. While firearms and drug offenses play out on our streets, other crime types are taking place in dark corners online, such as encrypted platforms. The Five Eyes Law Enforcement Group, as a global intelligence sharing community, is crucial to our joint efforts to dismantle global criminal networks using technology to enhance their operations. We have a strong track record in doing just this alongside our FELEG partners, including the NCA-led global takedown of ‘Lockbit,’ the highest harm ransomware-as-a-service network, and the convictions of prolific online sex offenders who exploited and abused children across the world.”

    “Using contemporary technology and working with our most trusted partners continues to be crucial in combating international criminal networks who create harm in communities across the globe,” said New Zealand Police Commissioner Richard Chamber. “Law enforcement organizations need to be making use of technology advancements to meet the evolving challenges presented by these groups, with the ultimate mission to disrupt and dismantle their organizations.”

    Learn more about the international and national partnerships and HSI’s mission here.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: IAM Union: GOP Sells Out Workers in Favor of Billionaires with Passage of ‘Big Ugly Bill’

    Source: US GOIAM Union

    WASHINGTON, July 3, 2025 – Brian Bryant, International President of the 600,000-member IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) issued a statement that strongly condemns the passage of the GOP’s “Big Ugly Bill,” calling it a blatant attack on working families and a giveaway to billionaires and multinational corporations: 

    “We can’t remember the last time Senators and Congress held the floor for hours to fight for workers and their families. Instead, GOP leadership has once again shown who they truly represent: billionaires and U.S. multinationals that offshore jobs and gut domestic industries.

    “This legislation that narrowly passed along party lines, fails to offer any meaningful investment in domestic manufacturing, infrastructure, or human capital. Instead, it slashes taxes for corporations and the wealthy while gutting programs critical to working-class communities.

    “Any real tax reform should strengthen American jobs, not encourage companies to move production overseas. This bill does the opposite, and working families will foot the bill. 

    “IAM members nationwide are sounding the alarm over deep cuts to Medicaid and public health funding. When local hospitals and clinics shut their doors or slash services, it hurts everyone. Even union members with strong healthcare benefits lose access to timely, critical care when the surrounding healthcare infrastructure collapses.

    “The IAM will work hard during the midterm elections to educate and engage in meaningful conversations to empower our communities. We will continue to fight on Capitol Hill to protect the foundations of America’s working communities and support legislation that prioritizes people, not profits.”

    The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) is one of North America’s largest and most diverse industrial trade unions, representing approximately 600,000 active and retired members in the aerospace, defense, airlines, shipbuilding, railroad, transit, healthcare, automotive, and other industries across the United States and Canada.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: IAM Union: GOP Sells Out Workers in Favor of Billionaires with Passage of ‘Big Ugly Bill’

    Source: US GOIAM Union

    WASHINGTON, July 3, 2025 – Brian Bryant, International President of the 600,000-member IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) issued a statement that strongly condemns the passage of the GOP’s “Big Ugly Bill,” calling it a blatant attack on working families and a giveaway to billionaires and multinational corporations: 

    “We can’t remember the last time Senators and Congress held the floor for hours to fight for workers and their families. Instead, GOP leadership has once again shown who they truly represent: billionaires and U.S. multinationals that offshore jobs and gut domestic industries.

    “This legislation that narrowly passed along party lines, fails to offer any meaningful investment in domestic manufacturing, infrastructure, or human capital. Instead, it slashes taxes for corporations and the wealthy while gutting programs critical to working-class communities.

    “Any real tax reform should strengthen American jobs, not encourage companies to move production overseas. This bill does the opposite, and working families will foot the bill. 

    “IAM members nationwide are sounding the alarm over deep cuts to Medicaid and public health funding. When local hospitals and clinics shut their doors or slash services, it hurts everyone. Even union members with strong healthcare benefits lose access to timely, critical care when the surrounding healthcare infrastructure collapses.

    “The IAM will work hard during the midterm elections to educate and engage in meaningful conversations to empower our communities. We will continue to fight on Capitol Hill to protect the foundations of America’s working communities and support legislation that prioritizes people, not profits.”

    The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) is one of North America’s largest and most diverse industrial trade unions, representing approximately 600,000 active and retired members in the aerospace, defense, airlines, shipbuilding, railroad, transit, healthcare, automotive, and other industries across the United States and Canada.

    goIAM.org | @IAM_Union

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Fisheries and Oceans Canada partners with the Manitoba Government to conduct an aquatic invasive species roadside inspection blitz

    Source: Government of Canada News (2)

    July 3, 2025 

    Winnipeg, Manitoba – The Government of Canada is conserving nature and biodiversity and protecting our freshwater, including by combatting aquatic invasive species (AIS), such as Zebra and Quagga Mussels. AIS pose a serious threat to Canada’s freshwater ecosystems, infrastructure, and economy. These species reproduce rapidly, disrupt native habitats, damage water intake systems, and lead to costly impacts for industries and local communities.

    To help protect Canada’s waterways from these threats, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), in partnership with the Manitoba Government, conducted a joint roadside inspection blitz on Highway 1 (the Trans-Canada Highway) near the Manitoba-Ontario border from June 20 to 22, 2025. The goal was to stop and inspect watercraft for AIS and to ensure the watercraft were cleaned, drained and dried before crossing the provincial border.

    During the three-day inspection blitz, DFO’s AIS Core Program and Fishery Officers, along with Manitoba Conservation Officers, Patrol Officers, and staff from their AIS program, stopped and inspected a total of 383 vehicles transporting 436 watercraft or related equipment. Of these:

    • 326 watercraft were compliant with clean, drain, dry requirements.
    • 110 watercraft were not cleaned, drained, or dried and failed the AIS inspection.
    • 38 watercraft required decontamination and drivers were provided with instructions on how to comply with prevention measures in the future.
    • 2 watercraft had visible Zebra Mussels present.

    Preventing the introduction and spread of AIS is essential to safeguarding Canada’s waterways. Inspecting watercraft and ensuring they are properly cleaned, drained, and dried helps prevent AIS from being introduced to, and established in, new bodies of water.

    A second joint roadside inspection blitz is planned for later this year.

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: SIRT Investigating Officer Involved Shooting on Flying Dust First Nation

    Source: Government of Canada regional news

    Released on July 3, 2025

    On Sunday June 29, 2025 at approximately 5:53 p.m., the Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) received a notification from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) regarding an officer-involved shooting that had just taken place on the Flying Dust First Nation. 

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

    On June 29 at approximately 5:08 p.m., Meadow Lake RCMP received a call from a female youth reporting that a family member was intoxicated and aggressive within a residence on the Flying Dust First Nation. Two RCMP members operating separate vehicles responded and arrived at the residence at approximately 5:19 p.m. Almost immediately after arrival, the members were confronted outside of the residence by the subject of the call, a 39-year-old man, who advanced toward the members while holding a knife in each hand. The responding members issued verbal commands for the man to drop the weapon, but he continued to advance and at approximately 5:20 p.m., one of the RCMP members discharged two rounds from his service pistol, striking the man in the torso and causing him to fall to the ground. 

    RCMP members provided first aid to the man and contacted EMS, who responded to the scene and transported the man to hospital. The man was subsequently transported to hospital in Saskatoon by STARS Air Ambulance and remains in hospital in Saskatoon. 

    Following the notification, a SIRT team consisting of the Civilian Executive Director and six SIRT investigators was deployed to the Meadow Lake RCMP Detachment and the incident scene on the Flying Dust First Nation to begin their investigation. A community liaison will also be appointed pursuant to S.91.12 (1) (a) of The Police Act, 1990. Two knives were recovered from the ground at the scene of the incident and have been secured as exhibits for both the SIRT and RCMP investigations. 

    SIRT’s investigation will examine the conduct of police during this incident, including the circumstances surrounding the man’s arrest. The RCMP will maintain responsibility for the investigation of the original call for service as well as the man’s actions during the incident. No further information will be released at this time. A final report will be issued to the public within 90 days of the investigation ending.

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

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

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Nadler Statement on Opposing Trump’s “Big Ugly Bill” and Its Cruel Betrayal of New Yorkers

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jerrold Nadler (10th District of New York)

    WASHINGTON, DC — This afternoon, after Republicans tried to hide the cruelty of their agenda by debating the bill in the dead of night, I proudly cast my vote against Donald Trump’s Big Ugly Bill—because no one should be forced to lose health care, go hungry, or see their child priced out of college in order to fund permanent tax cuts for Republican donors and the ultra-wealthy.

    This bill is a historic betrayal of working Americans. It delivers the largest transfer of wealth from low-income families to the ultra-rich in our nation’s history, slashing incomes for the bottom sixty percent of earners while adding $4 trillion to the deficit, the largest increase ever passed by Congress. Republicans claim this was their only chance to extend tax cuts for the middle class. That’s false. They could have done it without gutting health care and food aid, and without adding to the deficit, if they had the courage to ask billionaires to pay their fair share.

    It strips health care from over 17 million people, including 1.5 million New Yorkers, as part of $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts nationwide. In New York alone, hospitals are projected to lose over $8 billion in funding, forcing closures, service reductions, and the elimination of programs for children, seniors, and people with chronic illnesses. Nursing homes and community health centers face similar threats. The bill also attacks reproductive freedom by blocking Medicaid patients from accessing care at Planned Parenthood health centers, cutting off cancer screenings, contraception, STI testing, and preventive care for millions who have nowhere else to turn. It also functions as a backdoor abortion ban, threatening to shut down one in four abortion providers nationwide. By some estimates, it could also result in more than $500 billion in cuts to Medicare.

    It slashes $2.1 billion a year from New York State and local governments by shifting SNAP costs onto them, gutting food aid for 300,000 households across our state. Families already struggling to afford groceries will see their benefits cut by an average of $220 per month, slashing support to less than $5 per day. One in seven New Yorkers relies on SNAP. And by stripping that funding, the bill threatens access to free and reduced-price school meals, forcing more children to learn on an empty stomach.

    It doesn’t stop there. The bill ends Pell Grants for 1.4 million students, eliminates income-driven repayment, and caps student borrowing, effectively slamming the door on higher education for students who can’t pay upfront. Medicaid cuts will also force states to raid education budgets just to keep health systems afloat. Campuses will close. Students will drop out. Our country needs more nurses, teachers, and engineers, not fewer. But this bill will shrink our skilled workforce and leave the U.S. less competitive in the global economy.

    It also decimates our clean energy economy, tearing up solar and wind projects, repealing tax credits, and eliminating key climate protections. It hands public lands back to Big Oil and halts progress toward energy independence. Experts warn it could cost 840,000 clean energy jobs in just five years. And families will pay the price. In New York alone, household energy bills will rise by $1.3 billion annually by 2030, $2.5 billion by 2035, and $12 billion over the life of the bill.

    Meanwhile, Republicans are spending $170 billion to ramp up family detention, mass deportations, and border militarization, giving ICE a bigger budget than the entire Canadian military. It’s unconscionable to spend billions expanding ICE’s surveillance and detention machine while slashing school lunches for children and ripping Medicaid away from cancer patients.

    Even the few crumbs Republicans offered to working families, like temporary SALT relief and short-term tax breaks on tips and overtime, expire after just four years. Yet the tax cuts for billionaires are permanent. Republicans continue to tout these short-term provisions as evidence they’re helping the middle class, but every so-called benefit for working Americans disappears quickly, while every giveaway to the ultra-wealthy is forever. And here’s the kicker: if Republicans had done nothing at all, the SALT cap would have expired this December. Instead, they passed a bill that leaves New Yorkers worse off.

    For months, I’ve been fighting this bill and listening to New Yorkers and people across the country who will suffer because of it. And behind these numbers are real lives. Patricia, 83 years old, lives in poverty in New York and relies on Medicaid just to get to her doctor. She told me, “I have no transportation other than help from Medicaid. I also live on only my Social Security and SNAP. If I lose this precious help, I will be homeless and surely die.” That’s the real cost of these cuts. I think of the father who told me he may have to sell his house to afford chemo for his child. I think of the senior who rationed insulin last winter to keep the heat on. This awful bill makes the rich richer and leaves everyone else behind.

    And to my Republican colleagues: come November 2026, you’ll have to answer for this vote. You’ll have to explain to the families who lost their health care, to the parents who lost child care, and to the students who lost their futures why you turned your backs when they needed you most. Because when hospitals close, when grocery bills spike, when classrooms empty and jobs disappear, your constituents will remember exactly who was responsible.

    I voted no because I came to Congress to fight for the people I serve, not to sell them out to further enrich the ultra-wealthy. And I will do everything in my power to shield New Yorkers from the harm this bill threatens to unleash, from pushing back against these cuts to working with local leaders to protect access to health care, food, education, and opportunity. New Yorkers deserve better. The American people deserve better. And I will never stop fighting to deliver for them.

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  • MIL-Evening Report: 6 simple questions to tell if a ‘finfluencer’ is more flash than cash

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Dimitrios Salampasis, Associate Professor, Emerging Technologies and FinTech | FinTech Capability Lead, Swinburne University of Technology

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    Images of flashy sports cars. Lavish lifestyle shots. These are just some of the red flags consumers should watch out for when they turn to social media for financial advice.

    Consumers should not believe everything they see on Instagram, TikTok or YouTube from the growing numbers of “finfluencers” – content creators who build their audience by giving out financial advice.

    The regulator responsible for financial products and advice, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), has issued warning notices to 18 social media finfluencers. ASIC said it suspects they have broken the law by promoting high-risk financial products or providing unlicensed financial advice. ASIC did not name them.

    So, why is regulated financial advice important and what are some of the common practices finfluencers use to attract followers and customers?

    Financial advice rules explained

    Australian Financial Services laws are designed to protect consumers and investors, while promoting the integrity of financial markets. It is both unethical and illegal to promote financial products without proper authorisation.

    In Australia, it is an offence under the Corporations Act to provide financial advice without an Australian Financial Services licence. Penalties include up to five years’ imprisonment or fines of A$1 million or more.

    ASIC issued a similar warning to online finfluencers in 2022. Since then, the number of social media posts by unauthorised finfluencers have substantially reduced.

    Many finfluencers became licensed or authorised representatives of a licensee, along with being more diligent about what they were posting online. Natasha Etschmann, with 300,000 Instagram and TikTok followers at @TashInvests, became licensed immediately after the 2022 warning.

    Some other finfluencers were arrested, issued fines or ordered to take down their websites.

    High-risk products

    However, some finfluencers who style themselves as “trading experts” continue to provide unauthorised financial advice, usually for a fee or commission. They promote high-risk, complex investment products that can cause consumers substantial harm.

    These products include contracts-for-difference
    and over-the-counter derivative products that do not trade on an exchange. ASIC says its current concerns lie with these content creators:

    Their social media content is often accompanied by misleading or deceptive representations about the prospects of success from the products or trading strategies they promote, sharing images of lavish lifestyles, sports cars and other luxury goods.

    What to watch on socials

    About 41% of young Australians aged 18 to 30 look online for financial information or advice.

    While budgeting tips can be helpful, it’s important to be extra careful with online financial advice. Consumers should not believe everything they see on social media.

    Conducting due diligence and checking finfluencers’ credentials on ASIC’s Professional Registers search tool is crucial. Choose expert and licensed finfluencers rather than accounts with large followings and exaggerated or misleading claims. Popularity does not always mean credibility.

    There are certain red flags to watch out for. Some finfluencers use pseudonyms. They promote “exclusive” financial advice content and access to “invitation-only” online communities for a fee. In many cases, they lack credible experience or certified financial planning training to provide financial advice.

    Your finfluencer vetting toolkit

    When choosing to follow or acquire the services of a finfluencer, ask:

    1. is this finfluencer licensed or authorised?

    2. how realistic are the promised financial outcomes? Are they too good to be true?

    3. does the finfluencer disclose their personal financial position or investments when discussing financial products or strategies?

    4. are they transparent about? their track record of accuracy or accountability?

    5. do they address publicly a case when their audience lost money from a strategy they recommended?

    6. does the finfluencer tailor content to different investment risk profiles or financial maturity levels in their audiences?

    Are you being sold a dream?

    Social media finfluencer content can often come with misleading or deceptive representations (such as the sports cars and luxury goods that ASIC has warned about). Content may overstate the prospects of success and potential profits.

    Some – usually unlicensed – finfluencers use social media content as “proof” of their financial expertise. One common practice is to try to lure consumers by creating a hyped world around their own personal lifestyle. Many finfluencers often extend invitations to consumers to join closed forums to “learn” their hidden secrets to success or copy their “famous” trading practices.

    These finfluencers usually try to convince consumers they can achieve a similar lifestyle by following their advice.

    Finfluencers are global

    ASIC issued the warnings as part of a recent global week of action. ASIC and eight regulators from the United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, Italy, Hong Kong and Canada took coordinated action to disrupt unlawful finfluencer activity.
    The global campaign aims to raise awareness about unlawful finfluencer activity, protect consumers, and prevent them from investing after encountering misleading content.

    Consumers need to distinguish between credible financial advice and self-serving or misleading content before trusting their money to anyone.

    Spotted unlicensed influencer activity? Report this misconduct to ASIC.

    Dimitrios Salampasis is a Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA), member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) and member of the Singapore Institute of Directors (SID).

    – ref. 6 simple questions to tell if a ‘finfluencer’ is more flash than cash – https://theconversation.com/6-simple-questions-to-tell-if-a-finfluencer-is-more-flash-than-cash-259906

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  • MIL-Evening Report: 6 simple questions to tell if a ‘finfluencer’ is more flash than cash

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Dimitrios Salampasis, Associate Professor, Emerging Technologies and FinTech | FinTech Capability Lead, Swinburne University of Technology

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    Images of flashy sports cars. Lavish lifestyle shots. These are just some of the red flags consumers should watch out for when they turn to social media for financial advice.

    Consumers should not believe everything they see on Instagram, TikTok or YouTube from the growing numbers of “finfluencers” – content creators who build their audience by giving out financial advice.

    The regulator responsible for financial products and advice, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), has issued warning notices to 18 social media finfluencers. ASIC said it suspects they have broken the law by promoting high-risk financial products or providing unlicensed financial advice. ASIC did not name them.

    So, why is regulated financial advice important and what are some of the common practices finfluencers use to attract followers and customers?

    Financial advice rules explained

    Australian Financial Services laws are designed to protect consumers and investors, while promoting the integrity of financial markets. It is both unethical and illegal to promote financial products without proper authorisation.

    In Australia, it is an offence under the Corporations Act to provide financial advice without an Australian Financial Services licence. Penalties include up to five years’ imprisonment or fines of A$1 million or more.

    ASIC issued a similar warning to online finfluencers in 2022. Since then, the number of social media posts by unauthorised finfluencers have substantially reduced.

    Many finfluencers became licensed or authorised representatives of a licensee, along with being more diligent about what they were posting online. Natasha Etschmann, with 300,000 Instagram and TikTok followers at @TashInvests, became licensed immediately after the 2022 warning.

    Some other finfluencers were arrested, issued fines or ordered to take down their websites.

    High-risk products

    However, some finfluencers who style themselves as “trading experts” continue to provide unauthorised financial advice, usually for a fee or commission. They promote high-risk, complex investment products that can cause consumers substantial harm.

    These products include contracts-for-difference
    and over-the-counter derivative products that do not trade on an exchange. ASIC says its current concerns lie with these content creators:

    Their social media content is often accompanied by misleading or deceptive representations about the prospects of success from the products or trading strategies they promote, sharing images of lavish lifestyles, sports cars and other luxury goods.

    What to watch on socials

    About 41% of young Australians aged 18 to 30 look online for financial information or advice.

    While budgeting tips can be helpful, it’s important to be extra careful with online financial advice. Consumers should not believe everything they see on social media.

    Conducting due diligence and checking finfluencers’ credentials on ASIC’s Professional Registers search tool is crucial. Choose expert and licensed finfluencers rather than accounts with large followings and exaggerated or misleading claims. Popularity does not always mean credibility.

    There are certain red flags to watch out for. Some finfluencers use pseudonyms. They promote “exclusive” financial advice content and access to “invitation-only” online communities for a fee. In many cases, they lack credible experience or certified financial planning training to provide financial advice.

    Your finfluencer vetting toolkit

    When choosing to follow or acquire the services of a finfluencer, ask:

    1. is this finfluencer licensed or authorised?

    2. how realistic are the promised financial outcomes? Are they too good to be true?

    3. does the finfluencer disclose their personal financial position or investments when discussing financial products or strategies?

    4. are they transparent about? their track record of accuracy or accountability?

    5. do they address publicly a case when their audience lost money from a strategy they recommended?

    6. does the finfluencer tailor content to different investment risk profiles or financial maturity levels in their audiences?

    Are you being sold a dream?

    Social media finfluencer content can often come with misleading or deceptive representations (such as the sports cars and luxury goods that ASIC has warned about). Content may overstate the prospects of success and potential profits.

    Some – usually unlicensed – finfluencers use social media content as “proof” of their financial expertise. One common practice is to try to lure consumers by creating a hyped world around their own personal lifestyle. Many finfluencers often extend invitations to consumers to join closed forums to “learn” their hidden secrets to success or copy their “famous” trading practices.

    These finfluencers usually try to convince consumers they can achieve a similar lifestyle by following their advice.

    Finfluencers are global

    ASIC issued the warnings as part of a recent global week of action. ASIC and eight regulators from the United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, Italy, Hong Kong and Canada took coordinated action to disrupt unlawful finfluencer activity.
    The global campaign aims to raise awareness about unlawful finfluencer activity, protect consumers, and prevent them from investing after encountering misleading content.

    Consumers need to distinguish between credible financial advice and self-serving or misleading content before trusting their money to anyone.

    Spotted unlicensed influencer activity? Report this misconduct to ASIC.

    Dimitrios Salampasis is a Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA), member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) and member of the Singapore Institute of Directors (SID).

    – ref. 6 simple questions to tell if a ‘finfluencer’ is more flash than cash – https://theconversation.com/6-simple-questions-to-tell-if-a-finfluencer-is-more-flash-than-cash-259906

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Off-ramp closed on Highway 1 near East 1st Ave.

    An off-ramp along Highway 1 westbound near East 1st Ave. will close from Friday, July 4, 2025, to Sunday, July 13, 2025.

    This second closure of the northbound off-ramp at East 1st Ave. (Exit 27) will allow the City of Vancouver to continue sewer-upgrade work on East 1st Ave. The ministry will advise if any further closures impacting the highway are needed.  

    During the closure period, the off-ramp will remain closed and there will be no left turn onto the Highway 1 northbound on-ramp from East 1st Ave.

    Drivers travelling westbound can detour through East Hastings or McGill Street and should plan additional travel time through the route.

    Travellers are reminded to obey signage. Traffic updates will be available on DriveBC: https://www.drivebc.ca/

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: HMCS William Hall returns to Halifax following successful Operation CARIBBE deployment

    Source: Government of Canada News

    July 3, 2025 – Ottawa, ON – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces

    His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) William Hall returns to its home port of Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Halifax today, concluding a successful deployment on Operation CARIBBE, Canada’s contribution to United States-led enhanced counter-narcotics operations under Joint Interagency Task Force South.

    During its deployment, HMCS William Hall played a key role in the interdiction and seizure of more than 1,545 kilograms of cocaine, significantly disrupting drug trafficking in international waters.

    The deployment included multiple maritime patrols and interdictions, during which HMCS William Hall worked in close coordination with an embarked United States Coast Guard (USCG) Law Enforcement Detachment. This collaboration highlights the strong operational partnership between the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) and the USCG, and the importance of binational and international cooperation in addressing shared maritime security challenges.

    Operation CARIBBE is part of Canada’s ongoing support to Operation MARTILLO, a broader multinational effort led by the United States to combat illicit trafficking in the Caribbean Basin, Gulf of Mexico, and Eastern Pacific.

    The RCN remains committed to working alongside the USCG and regional partners to promote maritime security and stability in the Western Hemisphere. The success of HMCS William Hall’s deployment reflects the professionalism of its crew and the strength of Canada’s international partnerships in combating organized crime at sea.

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Seizure of unauthorized items at Cowansville Institution

    Source: Government of Canada News

    July 3, 2025 – Cowansville, Quebec – Correctional Service Canada

    On June 29, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, unauthorized items were seized at Cowansville Institution, a medium-security federal institution.

    The unauthorized items seized included hashish and cannabis concentrate. The total estimated institutional value of this seizure is $115,440.

    The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) uses a number of tools to prevent drugs from entering its institutions. These tools include ion scanners and drug-detector dogs to search buildings, personal property, inmates, and visitors.

    CSC is heightening measures to prevent contraband from entering its institutions in order to help ensure a safe and secure environment for everyone. CSC also works in partnership with the police to take action against those who attempt to introduce contraband into correctional institutions.

    CSC has also set up a telephone tip line for all federal institutions so that it may receive additional information about activities relating to security at CSC institutions. These activities may be related to drug use or trafficking that may threaten the safety and security of visitors, inmates, and staff members working at CSC institutions.

    The toll-free number, 1‑866‑780‑3784, helps ensure that the information shared is protected and that callers remain anonymous.

    Associated links

    Taking action against illegal drone activity

    Institutional security

    CSC’s Detector Dog Program

     

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Backgrounder: Federal and territorial governments invest in expansion to transit fleet in Whitehorse

    Source: Government of Canada News

    Backgrounder

    The federal government is investing $5,894,443 through the Public Transit Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program to support three public transit projects in Whitehorse, Yukon.

    Project Information:

    Location

    Project Name

    Project Details

    Federal Funding

    Territorial Funding

    Municipality of Whitehorse

    Whitehorse Transit: Additional Transit Buses 2024

    This 2024 project involves the addition of two 40-foot fully accessible buses to the City’s existing fleet to complement the reserve fleet and meet the needs of a growing city with expanding transit service. The reserve fleet serves multiple functions, such as vehicle substitution during regular maintenance, emergency situations such as accidents or unexpected breakdowns, driver training and the flexibility to modify transit service provided on relatively short notice. Additional buses will maintain the capacity of the public transit infrastructure by ensuring service levels are maintained, providing flexibility to modify and modernize routes and ensuring routine and unexpected maintenance can be accommodated to maximize the service life of the fleet. The City of Whitehorse’s Transit Services fleet currently consists of 15 low-floor, fully accessible 40-foot buses. The age of the fleet ranges from 2008 to the most recent buses acquired in 2023.

    $1,125,000

    $375,000

    Municipality of Whitehorse

    Whitehorse Transit: Additional Transit Buses 2025

    This 2025 project supplements the 2024 project and involves the addition of three 40-foot fully accessible buses to the City of Whitehorse’s existing fleet to complement the reserve fleet.

    $1,687,000

    $563,000

    Municipality of Whitehorse

    Whitehorse Transit: Additional Transit Buses 2026 and 2027

    The City of Whitehorse will acquire five 40-foot, fully accessible buses in 2026 and 2027. Three new buses will be added in 2026 to improve service during peak transit hours, enabling the system to better meet high demand by increasing frequency and reliability. Route coverage will also be expanded to ensure consistent and timely service during busy transit periods. The two buses planned for 2026 or 2027 will replace existing units that are nearing end of life, which will ensure fleet reliability and continued service quality as the City and ridership grows.

    $3,082,443

    $1,027,481

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Federal and territorial governments invest in expansion to transit fleet in Whitehorse

    Source: Government of Canada News

    Whitehorse, Yukon, July 3, 2025 — The City of Whitehorse will improve their transit system thanks to a combined investment of over $7.8 million from the federal and territorial governments.

    Ten 40-foot fully accessible buses will be added to the existing fleet in Whitehorse between 2026 and 2028. The City’s current fleet consists of 15 low-floor accessible buses that were purchased between 2008 and 2023. New buses will ensure efficiency and maintain service levels while helping to meet the needs of the growing city for residents and visitors. The additional buses will allow opportunities to improve routes, ensure unexpected maintenance can be accommodated, and will maximize the service life of the fleet for the city. 

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Strengthening southern Yukon communities against wildfire exposure

    Source: Government of Canada News (2)

    Whitehorse, Yukon, July 3, 2025 — Communities in southern Yukon will reduce their wildfire risk after a combined investment of more than $17 million from the federal and Yukon governments.

    The funding was announced by Dr. Brendan Hanley, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Member of Parliament for Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada, along with the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, and the Honourable Nils Clarke, on behalf of Richard Mostyn, Minister of Community Services, for the Government of Yukon.

    Funding for the Government of Yukon’s Wildland Fire Management branch will decrease fire risk in the communities of Whitehorse, Teslin, and Haines Junction—communities which are part of the northern boreal forest region and prone to aggressive wildfire behaviour.

    This region relies on Wildland Fire Management to protect life, critical infrastructure, and property from the impacts of wildfire while facilitating the creation of wildfire-resilient places to live. Funding will support different treatment phases, which include both retreatment and new fuel break construction. With new forest regrowth and new FireSmart standards, previous risk reduction efforts may become less effective over time. Retreatment includes increasing spacing between trees and removing live or dead vegetation that could allow fires to climb the landscape or trees from the forest floors. New treatment will include reducing or managing materials that are flammable or combustible in the wildland-urban interface. These measures follow national standards set out by FireSmart Canada and will increase the wildfire resilience of these three communities.

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Prime Minister Carney speaks with President of the Philippines Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

    Source: Government of Canada – Prime Minister

    Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, spoke with the President of the Philippines, Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

    The leaders discussed the close economic and cultural ties between Canada and the Philippines, with nearly one million Canadians of Filipino descent. They reflected on the Lapu-Lapu Day tragedy in Vancouver earlier this year and expressed their deep condolences to all those affected.

    Prime Minister Carney emphasized opportunities to deepen Canada’s relationship with the Philippines in investment and commerce, including by advancing free trade. The two leaders agreed on the importance of a free and open Indo-Pacific, and of the efforts of both Canada and the Philippines to uphold the rules-based international order and security in the region.

    Prime Minister Carney extended an invitation to President Marcos Jr. to visit Canada. The leaders will remain in close contact.

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Prime Minister Carney speaks with Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim

    Source: Government of Canada – Prime Minister

    Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, spoke with the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Anwar Ibrahim.

    Prime Minister Carney and Prime Minister Anwar discussed the strong and dynamic trade relationship between Canada and Malaysia. They agreed to deepen bilateral co-operation in clean and conventional energy, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence.

    The leaders look forward to meeting at the ASEAN Summit, under Malaysia’s chairship.

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: New Mapping Tool Supports Aquaculture Growth

    Source: Government of Canada regional news

    A new mapping tool that helps identify the suitability of coastal areas for aquaculture development is now available.

    “Aquaculture is a key economic growth opportunity for Nova Scotia,” said Kent Smith, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture. “Access to scientific data provides the aquaculture industry greater confidence in choosing suitable areas for aquaculture development, supporting responsible growth and contributing to coastal communities.”

    The Coastal Classification System is a provincewide mapping tool that includes data related to conditions such as water depth and temperature, distance from protected areas and navigation routes. It helps show where coastal conditions may present more or fewer challenges for aquaculture development in Nova Scotia.

    The publicly available information tool rates suitability for oysters, mussels, salmon and trout aquaculture. It supports early planning but does not replace the aquaculture licensing process, which would include public input.

    Information on the coastal classification tool is available at: https://novascotia.ca/aquaculture-coastal-classification-system/

    Quotes:

    “Data sets and information resources are key for decision making in business – and the aquaculture business is no different. This new coastal classification tool pulls together a number of these technical resources – and starts to inform someone looking to start or expand an existing aquaculture business in Nova Scotia. Choosing the best accessible, growing areas for our farms is part of responsible, sustainable growth in aquaculture. And it means putting meals on the tables of Nova Scotians for years to come.”
    — Jeff Bishop, Executive Director, Aquaculture Association of Nova Scotia

    Quick Facts:

    • the aquaculture industry employs almost 800 people and generates about $120 million every year for Nova Scotia’s economy
    • in February, the Province sought feedback from Nova Scotians on the development of the tool
    • it was developed in partnership with the Centre for Marine Applied Research, a division of Perennia
    • it is in response to a recommendation from the 2015 Doelle-Lahey Report, which called for more transparent, science-based planning tools to support responsible aquaculture development in Nova Scotia
    • its development was supported by federal and provincial agencies, project-specific committees and the Nova Scotia aquaculture science advisory committee

    Additional Resources:

    News release – Province Seeks Feedback on New Online Mapping Tool for Developing Aquaculture: https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/02/28/province-seeks-feedback-new-online-mapping-tool-developing-aquaculture

    Centre for Marine Applied Research: https://cmar.ca/

    Aquaculture Association of Nova Scotia: https://seafarmers.ca/

    Other than cropping, Province of Nova Scotia photos are not to be altered in any way.

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Government of Canada to make important announcement about high-speed Internet in Saskatchewan

    Source: Government of Canada News

    July 3, 2025 – Prince Albert, Saskatchewan

    The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State (Rural Development), will make an announcement about improving high-speed Internet access in rural Saskatchewan.

    A media availability will follow.

    Date: Friday, July 4, 2025

    Time: 11 am (CT)

    Location:
    Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation Office Complex – Main Floor Foyer
    Cottage #13 – 2300 10th Avenue West
    Prince Albert, Saskatchewan

    Members of the media are asked to contact ISED Media Relations at media@ised-isde.gc.ca to confirm their attendance.

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Helping manufacturers thrive in Alberta

    Alberta’s government is focused on growing the economy by creating a business-friendly climate where companies want to invest. This focus has led to more jobs and economic prosperity, making Alberta the best place in Canada to do business. Alberta is already home to one of Canada’s largest manufacturing industries, and with low corporate taxes and regulatory burden, Alberta’s government is helping more businesses succeed.

    In collaboration with Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters, Alberta’s government is investing more than $4 million to support small- and medium-sized manufacturing businesses through the Alberta Manufacturing Productivity Grant. This two-year pilot program offers businesses access to advice, expertise and up to $30,000 in matching funding for technology upgrades along with new machinery and equipment. The pilot program is expected to support approximately 130 small- and medium-sized businesses.

    “Alberta’s government is committed to making sure small- and medium-sized businesses have the resources they need to grow. The Alberta Manufacturing Productivity Grant is empowering local business owners to invest in new technologies, machinery and equipment that will allow them to take their business to the next level – while also driving job creation and growth in Alberta’s manufacturing sector.”

    Joseph Schow, Minister of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration

    Manufacturing companies from any sector are eligible to apply to the pilot program if they have a physical location in Alberta which makes, refines, refurbishes or processes a product or material, uses the equipment or technology from the grant in Alberta and employs between five and 750 employees.

    “As a measure we’ve strongly advocated for, Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters applauds the Government of Alberta for this measure that will help derisk investment for small- and medium-sized manufacturers during uncertain economic times. This program will be pivotal in supporting Alberta manufacturers to make investments that will help them grow.”

    Dennis Darby, president and chief executive officer, Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters

    Manufacturing plays a vital role in driving Alberta’s economic strength and supporting its diverse industries. As of May 2025, the sector employed 144,800 people – 5.6 per cent of the province’s total workforce. In 2024, Alberta’s manufacturing GDP reached $25 billion, and investment in the sector totalled $4.8 billion, marking a 41.9 per cent increase over 2023. The manufacturing sector has impacts across the economy, in areas including wood product manufacturing, machinery and equipment manufacturing, food processing, chemical production and fabricated metal production.

    “Manufacturing is a critical link in Canada’s energy supply chain – from precision components to large-scale equipment, every piece matters. This support for technology and equipment upgrades will directly enhance the productivity and competitiveness of Alberta’s energy manufacturers, who are essential to meeting growing energy demands at this pivotal moment for the Canadian economy.”

    Gurpreet Lail, president and chief executive officer, Enserva

    “Technology drives innovation, sustainability and global competitiveness in the chemistry and plastics sector. Support for investment in advanced technologies will help companies decarbonize, reduce waste and deliver the next generation of low-carbon, high-performance materials. This is why the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada is proud to support the Alberta Manufacturing Productivity Grant, which is providing over $4 million to help small- and medium-sized enterprises across the province – of particular importance to the plastics industry – modernize their equipment, enhance operational efficiency and advance sustainability.”

    Christa Seaman, vice-president, plastics division, Chemistry Industry Association of Canada

    “The Alberta Manufacturing Productivity Grant is a strategic investment in the future of Alberta’s economy. By helping manufacturers upgrade technology and equipment, this initiative empowers businesses to enhance productivity, drive innovation and remain competitive in a rapidly evolving global market.”

    Shauna Feth, president and chief executive officer, Alberta Chambers of Commerce

    Amid ongoing economic uncertainty around the world, investments aimed at improving productivity have never been more important. The Alberta Manufacturing Productivity Grant will help build manufacturing capacity and efficiency, enhancing the province’s manufacturing competitiveness while also making Alberta’s manufacturing sector more resilient to future external shocks.

    Quick facts

    • The manufacturing sector spans different industries, including the production of chemical, food, beverage, wood, machinery and petroleum products.
      • In 2024, the top six manufacturing subsectors (chemical manufacturing, petroleum and coal product manufacturing, food manufacturing, machinery manufacturing, fabricated metal product manufacturing and wood product manufacturing) made up about four-fifths of Alberta’s manufacturing GDP.
    • Manufacturing is an integral part of Alberta’s economic prosperity.
      • In 2024, manufacturing contributed seven per cent to Alberta’s GDP, the fourth-largest sector contribution.
      • In 2024, manufacturing accounted for 24 per cent of Alberta’s exports, at $43 billion.
      • In May 2025, manufacturing employed 144,800 people in Alberta, representing 5.6 per cent of total Alberta employment.
        • Three subsectors (food manufacturing, fabricated metal product manufacturing and machinery manufacturing) account for roughly half of Alberta’s manufacturing jobs.
    • Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME) represents more than 10,000 companies nationwide and works closely with various governments to promote growth within Canada’s manufacturing sector. CME also provides industry intelligence on the opportunities and challenges faced by manufacturers in Alberta and across Canada.

    Related information

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