Indigenous participation crucial amid concerns over Bill C-5, Carney says
Carney's Bill C-5, like Premier Doug Ford's Bill 5, are sparked concern among some First Nations about their long-held treaty rights and the potential for environmental damage caused by pipelines, mines, rail links and roads.
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- Yahoo
Ukraine suffered its first loss of a French fighter jet after equipment failure forced its pilot to eject
Ukraine lost a French-made Mirage fighter on Tuesday, saying it was due to a malfunction. France delivered six of the fourth-generation jets in February to bolster Ukraine's air force. No casualties were reported, and the pilot ejected safely, Ukraine said. Ukraine's air force said on Tuesday that one of its Dassault Mirage 2000 fighters crashed due to a malfunction, marking its first loss of the French-donated jet. It's a blow to Ukraine's limited fleet of Western fourth-generation aircraft, which Kyiv spent years urging its allies to help build amid Russia's invasion. Ukraine is believed to have received six Mirage 2000-5 fighters, meaning it likely has five left. Local media reported in December that Ukraine requested 12 to 20 of the single-seat French jets in total. The Mirage downed on Tuesday was performing a flight mission, the Ukrainian air force said in a statement. "On the evening of July 22, 2025, during the execution of a flight mission on a Mirage-2000 fighter jet, a failure of aviation equipment occurred, which the pilot reported to the flight director," the statement read. "He then acted competently, as required in crisis situations, and successfully ejected. The search and rescue team found the pilot, his condition is stable," it added. No casualties were reported. The air force said it would investigate the incident under a special commission. France first delivered Ukraine's Mirages in February. It said it had also added several upgrades, including an electronic warfare system, that allow the jets to approach and strike ground targets more effectively. Still, Kyiv has largely used its Western aircraft for safer air defense missions, destroying Russian drones and missiles within its airspace. Kyiv is also believed to have over 50 US-made F-16 Fighting Falcons, though it's been pledged roughly 85 of the jets in total from European nations. Four of its F-16s have been reported destroyed, some in combat. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in his evening address on Tuesday that Russia did not shoot down the Mirage. "Unfortunately, we lost our combat aircraft today, a French machine, a very effective one. One of our Mirage jets," Zelenskyy said. "The pilot managed to save himself, and this was not a Russian shoot-down." The Mirage is also one of Ukraine's few platforms for firing the powerful, long-range Storm Shadow/SCALP missiles that the UK and France have given Ukraine. The F-16 is not configured to launch this munition. Upgraded versions of the French jet, which first entered operational service in the 1980s, can cost about $43 million each. The multirole version given to Ukraine, the Mirage 2000-5, was fully introduced into the French air force in 1997. Paris is now moving toward retiring the jet, phasing out older variants since 2022 in favor of the newer Rafale fighter. Dassault and Ukraine's air force did not respond immediately to requests for comment sent outside regular business hours by Business Insider. Read the original article on Business Insider Solve the daily Crossword
Hamilton Spectator
an hour ago
- Hamilton Spectator
Ford and Smith divided over Trump response at premiers' summit
Conservative premiers Doug Ford of Ontario and Danielle Smith of Alberta are at odds over how Canada should respond to US tariffs — especially when it comes to energy exports. At a premiers' summit in Huntsville on Tuesday, Ford refused to rule out an electricity export tax, while Smith firmly said no. 'We don't want to see export taxes on energy or export restrictions. It would have a devastating impact on Alberta and on Canada,' Smith said at a joint press conference. 'The Americans have a bigger hammer if they cut off [the Enbridge Line 5 pipeline]. Not only does that harm Ontario, it also harms Quebec.' Ford took a different view. 'Everything's on the table,' he said. 'We'll see how this deal goes and we'll see what he [Trump] has to say on August 1 .' President Donald Trump has said he will impose tariffs of up to 50 per cent on dozens of countries, including Canada, starting Aug. 1. Prime Minister Mark Carney downplayed the deadline , saying Canada's focus is on getting the best deal possible, no matter how long it takes. Ford, however, urged an aggressive response. 'We need to make sure we match tariff for tariff, dollar for dollar, and hit them back as hard as we possibly can,' Ford said. 'There's one thing President Trump understands — it's strength. He doesn't understand or appreciate weakness. He will roll over us like a cement roller if we show an ounce of weakness. We need to send a strong message.' Ford and Smith, along with Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Tuesday to build pipelines, rail lines and trade infrastructure aimed at reducing Canada's reliance on US markets. The premiers also called for repealing nine federal regulations they see as barriers to resource development, including Bill C-69, the tanker ban, the oil and gas emissions cap, federal carbon pricing and clean electricity rules. The federal government hasn't proposed an energy export tax, but experts say Canada should consider one. A 15 per cent levy on oil and gas could match Trump's tariffs, raise billions and support workers and green investments. Earlier this year, Ford briefly introduced a 25 per cent electricity export tax targeting Michigan, New York and Minnesota. He dropped it after Trump threatened to raise tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum and cars. Still, Ford says the tax could return if trade talks fail. 'We don't have to take a back seat to anyone in the world, and we sure as heck don't have to take a back seat to President Trump,' Ford added. Smith, however, says using Alberta's oil as leverage in a trade fight is not an option; the province exports most of its oil to the US and she wants that trade to remain stable. In 2023, Canada exported four million barrels of crude oil per day — 97 per cent of it to the US — and Alberta accounted for 87 per cent of that. The exports were worth $125 billion. Ontario, meanwhile, sends electricity to US states such as Michigan and New York, powering more than 1.5 million American homes and businesses. US governors have warned that new energy taxes could raise costs and damage cross-border energy ties. Fred Lazar, an economics professor at York University's Schulich School of Business, says Ford's tax idea is politically risky and argues this is a federal matter — not one provinces should try to handle alone. 'This is really a dispute between Canada and the US. The provinces are just bystanders,' Lazar said. 'Politically, they may have their own incentives, but practically, there's nothing they can do that would compel the US to change its policies. All it would do is make life harder for Ottawa.' Lazar believes the best move is for provinces to avoid taking action on their own and let Ottawa lead the negotiations. 'They're better off talking tough, doing nothing and letting Carney work it out.' Sheldon Williamson, a professor at Ontario Tech University, said the Ford–Smith split weakens Canada's bargaining power. 'While both leaders want to push back against US tariffs, diverging approaches — especially on energy exports — undermine any unified Canadian stance,' he said. 'Without cohesion, it becomes harder to exert meaningful pressure on Washington or to present a credible domestic front to Ottawa.' For Ontario, the stakes are high. Its auto sector is deeply integrated with the US supply chain. 'A broad-based tariff regime could be economically devastating,' Williamson said. He warned that although an electricity export tax may seem like an easy lever, 'it could backfire by raising prices for US consumers, inviting retaliation and damaging Ontario's own cross-border energy ties.' Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. 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Newsweek
3 hours ago
- Newsweek
EB-5 Visas, Gold Card Face Potential Surge in Demand: What to Know
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. With the future of birthright citizenship under threat, immigration experts say any move to curtail the long-standing constitutional principle could lead to an increase in demand for legal residency programs like the EB-5 visa and President Donald Trump's proposed gold card visa. Why It Matters Birthright citizenship, grounded in the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, currently grants automatic citizenship to anyone born on American soil, regardless of parental immigration status. This doctrine, known as jus soli, has long made the U.S. a hub for so-called "birth tourism," where foreign nationals enter the country, often on tourist visas, with the intent of giving birth, thereby securing American citizenship for their child. What To Know A person holds a smartphone displaying the website for registering interest in the new gold card visa on June 12, 2025, in Shanghai, China. U.S. A person holds a smartphone displaying the website for registering interest in the new gold card visa on June 12, 2025, in Shanghai, China. U.S. VCG via AP However, with rising political momentum among the Trump administration to limit or eliminate this right for children of undocumented parents, industry leaders say wealthy international families will look for new legal avenues to secure their children's future in the U.S. The constitutional guarantee of citizenship for anyone born on U.S. soil originates from the 14th Amendment and was upheld by the Supreme Court in the pivotal 1898 case United States v. Wong Kim Ark. In this decision, the Court determined that a man born in San Francisco to Chinese parents was entitled to U.S. citizenship, setting a lasting precedent that has shaped immigration law ever since. The Constitution states: "All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the state wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws." Ali Jahangiri, head of the EB5 Lending Alliance, told Newsweek, "Removing or restricting birthright citizenship would close a loophole used by many foreign nationals and shift demand toward investment-based and merit-based immigration pathways like EB-5 and Gold Cards, which provide more secure, legal, and long-term immigration solutions for wealthy families looking to secure a future for their children in the U.S." The EB5 program, which grants green cards to foreign nationals who invest a minimum of $800,000 in a U.S. business that creates at least 10 jobs, offers a direct path to permanent residency for the investor, their spouse, and children under 21. With birthright citizenship at risk, legal immigration channels for wealthy immigrants could become more viable. In February, the president proposed a gold card program that would offer U.S. residency to individuals who invest $5 million in the country. A key aspect of the proposed "Trump Card" visa is its territorial taxation model, which would tax recipients only on income earned within the United States—exempting them from U.S. taxes on their worldwide income. The program would target high-net-worth individuals, offering long-term legal residency in exchange for significant economic contributions to the U.S. "If the U.S. were to introduce a program like this, families who would have considered birth tourism might instead pursue a gold card for legal residency and a longer-term path to citizenship," Jahangiri said. However, not everyone is sold on the idea of a gold card, warning that it may face significant political and practical hurdles. "There does not appear to be broad or coordinated support within Congress for the program, even among Republicans, due to concerns relating to the viability of the program and its optics," Morgan Bailey, a partner at Mayer Brown and former senior official at the Department of Homeland Security, told Newsweek. "For example, many other countries that have implemented similar wealth-based immigration programs have ultimately rolled them back due to concerns relating to national security, money laundering, and limited long-term economic benefits, as well as criticism that citizenship or permanent residency could be purchased," she added. Meanwhile, a judge in New Hampshire on Thursday blocked Trump's order ending birthright citizenship for children born to undocumented immigrants from taking effect across the United States, using a class action ruling just weeks after the Supreme Court limited nationwide injunctions in Trump v. CASA without resolving the underlying constitutional question. What People Are Saying Ali Jahangiri, head of the EB5 Lending Alliance, told Newsweek: "If such changes were implemented, it would eliminate or greatly reduce the incentive for birth tourism as a path to U.S. citizenship for the next generation. This shift would likely drive increased interest in formal, legal immigration channels that provide clearer and more secure pathways to citizenship or permanent residency." Morgan Bailey, a partner at Mayer Brown and former senior official at the Department of Homeland Security, told Newsweek: "If the Trump Gold Card were to be implemented before the 2026 midterm elections, several key steps would need to take place. In the absence of Congressional backing, the Administration would likely attempt to roll out the program via executive action or regulatory rulemaking. While these pathways could raise legal questions, it is important to understand that such a program could move forward quickly. Under this Administration, we have already seen extraordinary policy shifts implemented, sometimes with legal risks, but also with considerable political impact such as the attempt to end birthright citizenship, the termination of certain country specific programs such as Temporary Protected Status and humanitarian parole programs, and the reshaping of various internal immigration procedures that would have previously been considered politically implausible." What Happens Next While any formal rollback of birthright citizenship will continue to face legal and political hurdles, the mere discussion of its removal is already prompting experts to prepare for a new wave of interest from wealthy individuals seeking secure and lawful alternatives.
