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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 981, Xue Juzheng, Chinese scholar-official and historian passed away. In 1812, The American Army of the Northwest briefly occupies the Upper Canadian settlement at what is now at Windsor, Ontario. In 1913, The Second Revolution breaks out against the Beiyang government, as Li Liejun proclaims Jiangxi independent from the Republic of China. In 1920, The Soviet-Lithuanian Peace Treaty is signed, by which Soviet Russia recognizes the independence of Lithuania. In 1920, Bob Fillion, Canadian ice hockey player and manager (died 2015) was born. In 1950, Gilles Meloche, Canadian ice hockey player and coach was born. In 1994, Eila Campbell, English geographer and cartographer (born 1915) passed away. In 1998, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Canadian basketball player was born. In 2000, Charles Merritt, Canadian colonel and politician, Victoria Cross recipient (born 1908) passed away. In 2014, Alfred de Grazia, American political scientist and author (born 1919) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Economist proposes changes to equalization payments to ease provincial tensions
Narrative Analysis: Bandwagon
One of Alberta's leading economists says that tying federal equalization payments to provincial GDP could help ease regional tensions
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Loonie Politics
· Jul 9, 2026
Saskatchewan to restructure income assistance program for those with disabilities
REGINA — Saskatchewan residents receiving income assistance for disabilities will soon see changes to their benefits. The province says starting Sept. 1, the Saskatchewan Assured Income for Disability program will be restructured to make it easier for clients to access assistance. Social Services Minister Terry Jenson says the province is moving benefits that deal with [] The post Saskatchewan to restructure income assistance program for those with disabilities appeared first on Loonie Politics.
Western Standard
· Apr 2, 2026
AUBUT: To leave or stay, that is the question
R.T. Wells recently had an interesting, at least to me, take on independence, Alberta style. He is 100 correct that what took place in Quebec is different. Very different. In Quebec’s case, the result was not really independence so much as leverage through extortion. Transfer payments are one of the clearest examples.
Global News
· Jul 9, 2026
Saskatchewan restructuring income assistance program for those with disabilities
Saskatchewan residents receiving income assistance for disabilities will see changes to their benefits as of Sept. 1, the province says.
Toronto Sun
· Jul 7, 2026
Letters to the Editor, July 7, 2026
SPEND AND FAIL I’m left to wonder whether there is any relationship between all the recent government programs that give money to Canadians for food, housing, dentistry, etc., and a failing economy. Were the economy humming along with lower inflation, unemployment rates and rising gross domestic product, would this government largesse be necessary? Doug Appt []
Seeking Alpha
· Jul 10, 2026
Canadian Earnings Outlook: Potential Strength Despite Economic Weakness
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Calgary Sun
· Jul 12, 2026
Letters, July 12, 2026: ‘Let Canadians vote on Alberta’
Let Canadians speak Now that Prime Minister Mark Carey has shown his Liberal government will be treating Alberta with the respect it has previously not always had, perhaps the time has come for Canadians, who do not reside in Alberta, to express their feelings about that province. One option for an official referendum question could []
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