Soldier Darrell Priede to Return Home in Canada
The body of Master Cpl. Darrell Jason Priede, 30, a Canadian military photographer, returns from Afghanistan aboard a Hercules transport to CFB Trenton at 6 p.m. Eastern. Priede, based at Gagetown, died when the CH-47 Chinook was shot down in Helmand province during an airstrike documentation mission. Also killed were five American soldiers and British photographer Cpl. Mike Gilyeat. Priede was the 56th Canadian casualty in Afghanistan since 2002. Dignitaries including the Defence Minister and Gen. Rick Hillier attend the sombre arrival as Priede’s family greets him. Priede, born in Burlington, grew up near Grand Forks, BC, and had a military career since 1996 including Bosnia peacekeeping. He volunteered for Afghanistan to document Canada's mission with Regional Command South.
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CP Rail strike gains federal mediation push in Ottawa
Federal Labour Minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn said he invited CP Rail and the Teamsters to a Sunday mediation in Ottawa as about 1,200 maintenance workers walked off May 16. Shippers warn a prolonged stoppage could derail business despite CP Rail reporting no disruption to light freight runs. The union seeks 13 percent pay growth over four years versus CP Rail’s 10 percent offer.
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Canada warns Kimberley Process funding endangers diamond trade
An January 2007 audit obtained by The Canadian Press warns Canada's effort to curb blood diamonds through the Kimberley Process is underfunded. The Natural Resources Department lacks stable funding, risking the industry’s growth as production rises toward 2011. Despite leadership in Kimberley compliance, annual enforcement needs about C$884,000, yet budget gaps persist.
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Ipperwash impact questioned by native groups on policing progress
Ontario Provincial Police says it is now progressive, yet Aboriginal and Black communities cite ongoing racism and demand hard data. Indigenous leaders and lawyers urge cross cultural training and full disclosure of metrics while police cite implemented reforms since the Ipperwash inquiry, including Aboriginal relations teams and awareness programs with over two thousand officers trained.
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Dion vows permanent federal gas tax transfer
Liberal Leader Stephane Dion promised at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities conference in Calgary to make the federal gas tax transfer permanent if elected prime minister. He outlined a 20-year infrastructure strategy and opposed tying GST for local governments, preferring $5.5 billion aimed at child poverty. Dion received a warmer reception than Prime Minister Harper at the event in his hometown.
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