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Trump Proposes Closing Department of Education via Executive Action

                                     In a bold move, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced his intention to dismantle the Department of Education through executive action. Trump, who has long criticized the federal government's role in education, believes that states should have more control over their schools. During a press conference in the Oval Office, Trump stated, "We spend more per pupil than any other country in the world, and we’re ranked at the bottom of the list. What I want to do is let the states run schools." Despite acknowledging that an executive order would face significant challenges, Trump expressed his preference for working with Congress and teachers' unions to achieve this goal. The proposed dismantling of the Department of Education has sparked a debate about the future of federal involvement in education. Critics argue that eliminating the depart...
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Canada Post Strike: Federal Government Seeks Intervention


 After weeks of stalled negotiations and mounting public pressure, Federal Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon announced on Friday that he is seeking intervention from the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) to order striking Canada Post workers back to work. The move comes as the nationwide postal strike, which began on November 15, 2024, enters its fourth week.

The strike, led by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), was initiated due to unresolved issues surrounding wages, pensions, and health benefits. Despite multiple rounds of mediation, both parties have been unable to reach an agreement.

Minister MacKinnon stated, "We're calling a time out. Positions appeared to have hardened, and it became clear to me we were in a total impasse." If the CIRB determines that a deal isn't within immediate reach, it could order the nearly 55,000 workers back to their posts under their current contract until May 22, 2025.

The decision has sparked mixed reactions, with CUPW denouncing the move as an "assault on our constitutionally protected right to collectively bargain and to strike," while small businesses and Canadians affected by the postal shutdown have expressed relief.

As the holiday season approaches, the urgency to resolve the strike grows. The CIRB's decision could potentially resume Canada Post operations as early as next week, providing much-needed relief to businesses and individuals relying on postal services.




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