Alex Anas Ahmed
Alex Anas Ahmed is a Political Science and History graduate from the University of Calgary. He has actively written on relevant Canadian issues with dozens of prominent interviews under his belt.
Top Democrat blames US labor shortage on Trump's 'cut back on immigrants'
Schumer argued, "Talk about [the] shortage of workers — one of the main reasons is how Trump cut back on immigrants, both documented and undocumented."
26 GOP Governors send letter to Biden demanding action on border crisis
Border apprehensions are up nearly 500 percent from last year, totaling more than 1.3 million — more people than the populations of nine US states, according to the letter.
Ontario's vaccine passport system a 'temporary exceptional measure,' says Premier Doug Ford
Ford says the "exceptional measures" being introduced, including the vaccine passport system, is "temporary" and will end "as soon as they can be responsibly removed."
US Border Agent calls VP Kamala Harris an 'absolute idiot' for migrant crisis failures
Harris is calling for an investigation into US Border Patrol for "attacking" and rounding up Haitian migrants at the southern border.
Premier Scott Moe calls #elxn44 'the most pointless election in Canada’s history'
Moe said the Trudeau Liberals appeared to specifically target provinces led by other parties during the federal election to highlight divisive issues. He called the MRI threat "unfortunate."
CBC regrets 'manufactured story' calling Conservative MP 'callous and ignorant'
The CBC has expressed regrets over a garbled online story that depicted re-elected Conservative MP Rachael Harder as "callous and ignorant."
BREAKING: Alberta's Health Minister ousted in Cabinet shakeup
The CBC reports that Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro will be a casualty of Premier Jason Kenney's Cabinet shuffle, according to government officials.
Dropped Trudeau Liberal candidate wins seat despite dismissed sexual assault charge
With 128 of 129 polls reporting, former Trudeau Liberal candidate Kevin Vuong leads with 37.9 percent of the vote. He is set to win a tight race in the central Toronto riding of Spadina-Fort York.
Three Trudeau Liberal Ministers unseated, fail to qualify for parliamentary pensions
Defeated members of the 2015 Parliament include Seniors Minister Deb Schulte, Fisheries Minister Bernadette Jordan and Gender Equality Minister Maryam Monsef. All three received $274,500-a year cabinet pay.
Annamie Paul invites Bloc leader Blanchet 'to get educated' on systemic racism
Paul says, "I invited Mr. Blanchet to get educated about systemic discrimination [in June 2020]. I extend that invitation again. I would be happy to educate him."
Toronto Star 'misrepresents' election comments by O'Toole's campaign chair
Soliman took to Twitter to clarify that the Star "misrepresented" his comments. "Let me be very clear: this election is too close to call," he tweeted. "We may not know the result for days. Every vote will count."
US to permit travel by fully vaccinated foreign travelers in early November
The White House said the upcoming amendments would apply to air travel and mandate proof of vaccination before boarding, including a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 72 hours before the flight.
LA County public health dept says maskless Emmys were fine because 'exceptions are made for film, television, and music productions'
LA County's Health Officer order requires residents to wear a mask indoors, whether vaccinated or unvaccinated. However, "exceptions are made for film, television, and music productions," the Department of Health said, defending the maskless Emmys.
O'Toole bashes Singh, Trudeau for ignoring economic recovery of energy workers
O'Toole says, "All Canadian families deserve an economic recovery, including families in Western Canada that feel left out after six years of Mr. Trudeau. Let's get emissions down and Canadian resources to market."
Trudeau's promise to lift on-reserve water advisories scrutinized over lack of results
APTN journalist Melissa Ridgen says, "You've [Liberal government] promised clean drinking water, but billions of dollars later, that hasn’t happened. Many still do not have clean drinking water."
