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OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is taking some time to reflect after Chrystia Freeland's bombshell resignation, the natural resources minister said on Tuesday. "The prime minister, as I understand it, a number of caucus colleagues have said that the prime minister has said that he will reflect on both the decision that minister Freeland made, but also what he's heard from members of his own caucus," Jonathan Wilkinson said. "I think we all need to give him a little time to reflect, and I respect that fact that he's going to take some time to reflect." Freeland quit as finance minister on Monday morning just hours before she was set to present the government's fall economic statement. That kicked off a day of turmoil on Parliament Hill that began with a morning cabinet meeting and wrapped with an evening meeting of the Liberal caucus, where some members called for Trudeau to step aside as party leader. That includes New Brunswick MP Wayne Long, one of 23 caucus members who signed a letter back in October calling for Trudeau to quit. "We certainly have more MPs than last time. So, if I had to guess how many more right now, I'd say we're probably at 40 to 50 right now," Long said. "But there's a lot more than that. I mean, this is so different than times before." The attempt to oust Trudeau earlier in the fall took up a great deal of oxygen on Parliament Hill, but ultimately failed to garner support from inside the cabinet. This time, Long said, at least five cabinet ministers believe it's time for a change at the top. "I certainly am one to say to my colleagues, to ministers in particular: 'Let's come out of the shadows,'" Long said. "Let's openly, once and for all, state how we feel and let's move forward with what we know has to happen." After the failed coup in October, Liberal MPs told reporters they believed Trudeau was taking time to reflect. But the very next day, he publicly stated his intention to stay on as leader at a press conference. The Liberals have faced three non-confidence votes in the House of Commons this fall and have struggled to advance legislation because of a filibuster on a Conservative privilege motion related to misspending at a now-defunct green technology fund. On Tuesday, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre once again called on NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh to topple the government, criticizing him for voting against the latest non-confidence motion last week. Poilievre said Canada needs a new prime minister because U.S. president-elect Donald Trump can smell weakness from a mile away and the Trudeau government is weak. Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet also said a new Parliament is needed "as soon as possible," and he wants to see an election called in January. Blanchet said Trudeau has lost the political, moral and ethical authority to govern. He said the election should happen as soon as possible in the new year because Canadians do not want a campaign over the holiday season. On Monday, Singh called for Trudeau to step down but did not make a firm comment on whether the NDP would declare non-confidence in the Liberal government. Instead, Singh said "all options are on the table." The NDP, which ended a formal supply-and-confidence agreement to support the Liberals in September, has since voted with the government on all three non-confidence motions. Singh has repeatedly said a Poilievre-led Conservative government would cut things New Democrats have fought for like dental care, pharmacare and other social programs. The Tories are also calling on the House of Commons trade committee to study the tariff threat between the week of Jan. 6 and Jan. 20, the date of Trump's inauguration. The House of Commons is expected to rise for the holiday break on Tuesday and return on January 27. In her resignation letter, Freeland said she's been at odds with Trudeau in the last few weeks over the government's fiscal priorities. She said the government should do away with costly "political gimmicks" and instead set money aside to deal with a potential tariff war with the U.S. Dominic LeBlanc was sworn in as the new finance minister Monday, minutes after the government's fall economic statement was released. The economic update shows the deficit has grown to nearly $62 billion, far beyond the $40-billion target Freeland set earlier this year. It includes $1.3 billion in new spending on measures to beef up the border in response to Trump's threat to impose 25 per cent tariff threats on Canadian goods. LeBlanc, who is also in charge of intergovernmental affairs and democratic institutions, says his main priority as finance minister will be to address affordability issues. He will also continue to oversee the public safety file, implementing new border measures, until Trudeau holds a broader cabinet shuffle. That's expected to happen soon in order to replace ministers who have announced they won't seek re-election. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 17, 2024. — With files from Nick Murray and Michel Saba David Baxter, The Canadian PressMcGregor must pay $250K to woman who says he raped her, civil jury rules

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Featured Stories Headlines Israel Local Andrew Guckes | Staff Writer The Jewish Federations of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey expressed commitment to maintaining aid for Israel as cease-fire talks press on while also expressing concern with the state of the Hamas hostages and general well-being of Israelis amid the 14th month of war since the terrorist attacks of October 7, 2023. Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia CEO Michael Balaban said things are moving in the right direction, but that doesn’t mean the ground-level impacts are lessened. “Though the cease-fire with Hezbollah seems to be holding, and there is hope for the ongoing negotiations with Hamas, Israelis still face severe hardships and anxiety from the war. More than one hundred hostages are still being held captive, over a third of Israelis in the north and south are unable to return to their homes, and just this week, an elementary school in Tel Aviv was destroyed by the debris from a ballistic missile from Yemen,” he said. In November, a cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah brokered by the United States ended more than a year of war that began prior to last October’s terrorist attacks but was heightened following them. The deal reinstated the cease-fire that ended the 2006 Israel-Hezbollah war. This deal required the terrorist group based in Lebanon to retreat nearly 20 miles north of the Israel and Lebanon border. Hezbollah did not follow the rules set forth by this agreement, which eventually led to small clashes that grew into a full-scale Israeli invasion of their neighbors to the north in September 2024. Balaban said that the everyday reality for Israelis is still as terrifying as ever. “The security situation on the ground has remained volatile. Recent escalations in Gaza and the northern border have required increased aid and emergency response,” he said. “Reports of targeted attacks in key areas have only highlighted the urgent need for support. Our thoughts remain with those affected by these events, and we reaffirm our commitment to their safety and security.” For the Federation of Southern New Jersey, the name of the game has been fundraising. The organization said it will continue to do so for as long as it can. The South Jersey community has raised over $2.4 million thus far for the Jewish Federation of North America’s Israel Emergency Campaign, over $80,000 of which went directly to the families of Kibbutz Be’eri, a community attacked by Hamas on Oct. 7. Also, to this point, the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia has raised $16 million in pledges for its various outlets for aid in Israel. “We [also] partnered with Cooper University Health Care to send trauma surgeons to Israel, providing the Advanced Surgical Skills for Exposure in Trauma course to Israel’s surgeons and emergency responders in need of trauma training,” Federation of Southern New Jersey CEO Jennifer Dubrow Weiss said. “We teamed up with the Israel grassroots organization P24 to bring displaced families from Israel to South Jersey so ten children could experience the magic of JCC Camps at Medford for two weeks.” Balaban said the organization’s approach since last October has been tailored to the needs of the moment. Immediately following the attacks, the Philadelphia Federation focused on rapid response measures like emergency fundraising, coordinating with workers on the ground for community mobilization and supporting events like rallies and marches. Now, the group is working to provide support to members of evacuated communities in Northern Israel, as well as long-term assistance measures, like physical and mental health care and community rebuilding. Eric Fingerhut, the president and CEO of the Jewish Federations of North America, is choosing to maintain a positive outlook while acknowledging the realities of the situation. “I am encouraged that the positive military developments could create a condition for a more lasting stable period for Israel and in the region. I also know that the end of the war will bring to light all of the trauma and damage that has been suffered the last 14 months in Israel, and that we as a community will have a huge responsibility to support our brothers and sisters in Israel for a long time after the fighting stops,” Fingerhut said. Balaban said that any further cease-fire would shift the organization’s focus from emergency relief to recovery and rebuilding work. The Federation has begun to work with people in Israel to prepare for these efforts when they do come, whenever that is. When the dust settles, it will be clear just how much destruction has occurred. “Even after the war ends it will take decades for Israel to recover and rebuild its sense of security,” he said. Dubrow Weiss said that the Federation of Southern New Jersey organized many events in 2024, and will do the same in 2025. “We are continuing to fundraise to support victims of terrorism in Israel and also to combat antisemitism locally as well as invest in security needs,” Dubrow Weiss said. “Our Jewish Community Relations Council of Southern New Jersey is especially focused on providing programs and resources to students and school administrators to equip them with how to handle antisemitism.” The Philadelphia Federation is taking similar measures to combat antisemitism at home. Officials from the organization meet with school board members from across the region to discuss antisemitism, as well as work with the administration at Swarthmore College, Temple University and the University of Pennsylvania. Balaban said that the important thing is to remain hopeful. “Despite the hardships, hope remains,” he said. “As we have done for generations, we will stand together in our commitment to creating a safer, more vibrant future for all.” [email protected] TAGS Jewish Federations of Greater Philadelphia Jewish Federations of North America Jewish Federations of South New JerseyMiami (Ohio), Colorado State take adjustments into Arizona Bowl

Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, one of Asia's richest men, may be facing his biggest challenge yet with an indictment by U.S. prosecutors for alleged fraud and bribery. But it's unclear just how the case will affect his businesses and own future — as well as the Indian economy and government. On Friday, shares in some of the Adani Group's companies began ticking back up after plunging a day earlier following the announcement of the charges in New York. The stock prices of six of his 10 listed companies rose slightly, between one per cent to nearly four per cent. Adani, a major power player in India perceived as close to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was charged Wednesday with securities fraud and conspiracy to commit securities and wire fraud at a court in Brooklyn, N.Y. The test for the tycoon and his multibillion-dollar empire, which encompasses everything from energy and ports to media and agriculture, comes just after the 62-year-old founder and his holdings had bounced back after losing more than $60 billion in market value in early 2023 following allegations of stock price manipulation and fraud by the short-selling firm Hindenburg Research. It also raises questions about corporate governance and crony capitalism in India's economy, which Modi has vowed to make the world's third-largest, and intensified scrutiny on the outsized influence of large, family-run conglomerates. Asia's richest man is another Indian billionaire, Mukesh Ambani of Reliance Industries. Canada's top pensions have trillions in assets. Should they do more to fuel the energy transition? How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani lost half his fortune in a flash, triggering political fallout Prosecutors allege that Adani duped investors in a massive solar project in India by concealing that it was being facilitated by bribes. Seven other executives connected to Adani's massive business holdings also face charges, including three former executives from Quebec's largest pension fund, Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ). The indictment outlines an alleged scheme to pay about $265 million in bribes to government officials in India. Cyril Cabanes, Saurabh Agarwal and Deepak Malhotra, who all held high-ranking positions at CDPQ, are reportedly accused of obstructing a grand jury, the FBI, and the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission. "CDPQ is aware of charges filed in the U.S. against certain former employees," a spokesperson told CBC News. "Those employees were all terminated in 2023 and CDPQ is co-operating with U.S. authorities. In light of the pending cases, we have no further comment at this time." Group denies allegations against green energy arm The Adani group denied the allegations against directors of Adani Green Energy, its renewable energy arm, as "baseless" and said they will be seeking legal recourse. Shares in Adani's green energy venture, which is at the centre of the case, dropped eight per cent on Friday. None of the people charged in the case have been arrested. "For Adani, this hits hard, no matter how you slice it," said Michael Kugelman, director of the South Asia Institute at the Wilson Center. "His public relations machine was in overdrive for nearly two years rehabilitating his image following the Hindenburg allegations. This indictment came like a bolt from the blue and instantly reversed all recent progress in salvaging his reputation and business empire," Kugelman said. Adani's imprint across the Indian economy runs deep. He is the country's largest operator of coal mines and infrastructure developer, operates several ports and airports, and employs tens of thousands of people. Despite his fossil fuel roots, Adani has ambitions to become the world's largest player in renewable energy by 2030. WATCH | How Adani Group lost half its stock value after fraud accusations: India’s Adani Group loses half its stock value after fraud accusations 2 years ago Duration 2:02 Indian billionaire Gautam Adani saw his net worth rapidly plummet after accusations of fraud triggered a steep drop in stock prices for his group of companies, Adani Group. Now, protestors and opposition parties are calling for an investigation. Analysts say a key factor in his meteoric rise over the years has been his knack for aligning his group's priorities with those of the Modi government, investing in key industries like renewable energy, defence and agriculture. Before Modi, Adani was friendly with other parties in power. The latest controversy is likely to put Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party-led government, seen as close to Adani, in an awkward spot. Amit Malviya, the BJP's IT head, said in a post on X that the U.S. charges are "allegations and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty," which critics interpreted as a show of support for the Adani group. The main opposition party has seized on the controversy, demanding Adani's arrest and accusing Modi, who has at times campaigned using an Adani jet, of protecting him. Opposition lawmakers are likely to escalate pressure on Modi when the winter session of parliament begins next week. The controversy has already affected Adani's interests overseas. Kenya's president cancelled multimillion-dollar deals with the Adani group for airport modernization and energy projects. Adani is likely to also face scrutiny in Bangladesh, where a court on Tuesday ordered an inquiry into an energy project. His troubles might complicate India's ties with other countries, such as Sri Lanka, where New Delhi is competing with rival Beijing for strategically important markets. There's no doubt this is "bad timing for New Delhi," said Kugelman, as it comes at a moment "when it's trying to capitalize on the business world's desire to move production out of China and find alternate investment destinations." Could Trump intervene? As for India-U.S. ties, some analysts believe president-elect Donald Trump may intervene. "India would like nothing more than for Trump to halt the investigation once he takes office. That's unlikely. Trump, however, could take a positive view of Adani, a fellow businessman who has praised Trump effusively," said Kugelman. The case highlights business risks in India, though experts believe the impact on investors will be limited mainly to the Adani group. "There are no fears of a financial contagion — at this point, the effect is centred on the group rather than the market. It could slow down the group's expansion and growth as it will become more difficult for Adani to raise funds," said Ambareesh Baliga, an independent market analyst. Still, for many in India, the news isn't that startling. Investors already know "just how ingrained this (bribes and corruption) is in the fabric of the Indian economy — you can't miss it," Baliga said. "Initially, investors may stay away for a while but at the end of the day, they will come back (to Adani). This isn't some small or medium-sized group they can ignore."

BOSTON — Boston will have four vending machines and eight indoor kiosks distributing life-saving Narcan and other harm reduction supplies in another step toward preventing overdose deaths, Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Public Health Commission announced. “Unfortunately, many people living with substance use disorder don’t use harm reduction tools, like naloxone and clean syringes, due to stigma, lack of access or unawareness,” said Public Health Commissioner Bisola Ojikutu. “These vending machines and kiosks are a low-cost, compassionate way to destigmatize harm reduction and expand access throughout our city.” Naloxone, known by the brand name Narcan, is a medication used to rapidly reverse opioid overdoses. Other harm reductions supplies intended to keep people safe and alive include safe clean injection kits and fentanyl test strips. The kiosks and public health vending machines are part of an “evidence-based strategy” of expanding access to naloxone to combat the city’s opioid crisis, the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) said. The commission cited a 33 percent decrease in overdose deaths to 68 deaths in Boston in the first four months of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, noting “promising results” of the strategy. BPHC was using about $7.5 million to expand access to naloxone and other resources as of October 2024. Within the framework of Boston’s federally-funded $2.7 million Overdose Data to Action program, BPHC said they will set up the four public health vending machines at existing harm reduction, homeless services, and medical program facilities. The state purchased a total of 14 of the vending machines. In addition to the naloxone and harm reduction supplies, the organizations at each site may choose to stock the machines with public health necessities like pregnancy tests, socks and PPE, city officials said. The machines will be at BPHC Recovery Services in the Finland Building, Southampton shelter, EnVision Hotel, and North End Waterfront Community Health Center’s Charlestown public housing location. “This work reflects our continued commitment to community health care by increasing access to life saving supplies, inviting individuals into care, and reducing stigmatizing experiences for the Charlestown community,” said David Perry, Director of Substance Use Disorders at North End Waterfront Health, stating they are “proud to partner with BPHC on this initiative.” The naloxone kiosks, funded by Carelon and the Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership, will likewise go up at eight locations strategically aimed to reach of populations with higher overdose rates, the commission said. The indoor kiosk locations include Bridge Over Troubled Waters, Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center, Recovery on the Harbor, SPOKE Gallery, Suffolk County Jail and House of Correction, The Phoenix, and Woods Mullen Women’s Shelter. The kiosks, repurposed from old newspaper stands, will also offer connections to support resources like the phone number for the Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line, BPHC said, which offers “free clinical assessments, crisis support, and referrals to treatment for substance use and mental health disorders.” Similar to Boston, Massachusetts saw a significant 23 percent drop in overdose deaths in the past year, totaling 2,032 drug overdose deaths in the 12-month period that ended June 30, 2024. In the U.S., overdose deaths decrease about 14 percent in the same period.In Georgia Tech's final nonconference contest, the Yellow Jackets host Alabama A&M in Atlanta on Saturday afternoon. Georgia Tech (5-7) has yet to beat a power conference team this season, earning wins over West Georgia, Texas Southern, Charleston Southern, Central Arkansas and UMBC. Losers in four of their last five games, the Yellow Jackets were stomped at home last time out by then-No. 5 Duke, extending a concerning trend against high-major opponents this season. In its six meetings with power conference teams, Georgia Tech has been outscored by an average of 14.3 points per game. Making matters worse for head coach Damon Stoudamire's team has been the absences of Kowacie Reeves Jr. (ankle) and Luke O'Brien (foot). Reeves, who is averaging 9.3 points in six games, hasn't played since Nov. 27, while O'Brien (6.4 ppg, 4.4 rebounds per game) didn't play in the loss to Duke. "Kowacie and Luke are both seniors, they've both got experience, but you can't really dwell on it," Stoudamire said. "They're injured but I'm not going to allow that to be an excuse. I'm not going to go down that path. They're missed, obviously, but you have be a next-man-up team at times." Lance Terry leads the team with 14.8 points per game, followed by Baye Ndongo's 13.0 and Naithan George's 10.4. Saturday marks Alabama A&M's last nonconference game before SWAC play begins Jan. 4 against Arkansas-Pine Bluff. The Bulldogs (4-8) have dropped their last five games since a Nov. 23 win over Coastal Carolina. Led by AC Bryant's 13.1 points per game and Chad Moodie's 12.6, Alabama A&M is vying for what would be a monumental victory. "We're doing some things now that are going to make the other team prepare," Bulldogs coach Otis Hughley Jr. said. "And you know that you're coming out of a contest when you play us." Georgia Tech is 6-0 all-time against the Bulldogs, including a 70-49 win on Dec. 9, 2023. --Field Level Media

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There are times when a postseason bowl seems like the first game of next year for the participating teams. That cliche means something a little different for NC State and East Carolina. The Wolfpack and Pirates face each other in the Military Bowl on Saturday in Annapolis, Maryland. Then they'll see each other again in about eight months. NC State opens the 2025 season at home against ECU on Aug. 30. There is certainly plenty of familiarity between these two programs, even though NC State (6-6) is in the ACC and East Carolina (7-5) is in the AAC. The teams — located about 80 miles apart — have met 32 times, most recently in 2022 when the Wolfpack won 21-20. From 1970-87, these teams played each other every year. Since 2004, they haven't gone more than two consecutive seasons without meeting. "Hour and a half down the road and you're playing — whether you play every year or don't play every year — I think it's still a rivalry," East Carolina coach Blake Harrell said. "Our fans still get excited. They still think that's a rivalry. Our players still think that's a rivalry." Harrell took over on an interim basis in the middle of the season when Mike Houston was fired. After leading the Pirates to four straight wins, Harrell had the interim tag removed. NC State leads the series 19-13 and has won three straight — but East Carolina won three in a row before that. "It's weird playing a team that we open with next year," Wolfpack coach Dave Doeren said. "We don't play them that much. We play them every three years, so it's really a roster turnover. Every time we see them, it's a different ballclub for the most part. But yeah, finishing with who you open with is unique." Freshman CJ Bailey took over at quarterback for NC State this season after concussion problems ended Grayson McCall's career. Bailey has completed 64.1% of his passes. Only Philip Rivers and Russell Wilson threw for more touchdowns as a freshman for the Wolfpack than Bailey, who has 14 TD tosses.