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High Public Sector Salaries Under Scrutiny Amid Planned Cuts

  The Canadian flag flies on the Peace Tower of Parliament Hill as pedestrians make their way along Sparks Street in Ottawa on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021. The latest government figures reveal that more than 27,000 public servants earned salaries of at least $150,000 last year. The disclosure comes at a time when the federal government is preparing to implement spending cuts, raising questions about compensation levels in the public sector. The report highlights the growing number of high-income earners within the civil service, a trend that has drawn attention as Ottawa seeks to reduce expenditures. Critics argue that such salaries place a heavy burden on taxpayers, while supporters contend that competitive pay is necessary to attract and retain skilled professionals in critical roles. As the government moves forward with its cost-cutting agenda, the debate over public sector compensation is expected to intensify, with unions and advocacy groups likely to push back against measures t...
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Red Sea Shipping Crisis Worsens After US and UK Strike Yemen

 

The Red Sea, a vital waterway for global trade, has become a hotspot of conflict and insecurity after the US and UK launched airstrikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen, who have been attacking commercial vessels with missiles and drones.

The airstrikes, which began on Thursday, were a response to the 27th Houthi attack on shipping since November, according to the US military. The Houthis, who are backed by Iran, have been targeting ships in the southern Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a narrow passage that connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden.

The escalation of violence has disrupted the flow of oil, gas, grains, and manufactured goods through the region, which accounts for about 12% of global seaborne trade. Many shipping companies have suspended or diverted their operations, opting for the longer and more costly route around Africa. Some insurers have also raised their premiums or restricted their coverage for vessels passing through the area.

The shipping crisis has added to the humanitarian catastrophe in Yemen, where a civil war has been raging since 2015. The UN estimates that more than 20 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance, and that millions are on the brink of famine. The airstrikes have also raised fears of a wider regional conflict, as Iran and its allies clash with the US and its allies over various issues, including the nuclear deal and Israel’s war in Gaza.

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