OTTAWA - First Nations leaders are split over next steps after a landmark $47.8-billion child welfare reform deal with Canada was struck down, prompting differing legal opinions from both sides. Read this article for free: Already have an account? As we navigate through unprecedented times, our journalists are working harder than ever to bring you the latest local updates to keep you safe and informed. Now, more than ever, we need your support. Starting at $14.99 plus taxes every four weeks you can access your Brandon Sun online and full access to all content as it appears on our website. or call circulation directly at (204) 727-0527. Your pledge helps to ensure we provide the news that matters most to your community! OTTAWA - First Nations leaders are split over next steps after a landmark $47.8-billion child welfare reform deal with Canada was struck down, prompting differing legal opinions from both sides. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? OTTAWA – First Nations leaders are split over next steps after a landmark $47.8-billion child welfare reform deal with Canada was struck down, prompting differing legal opinions from both sides. The Assembly of First Nations and a board member of the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society have received competing legal opinions on potential ways forward. Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict says the chiefs he represents are still hoping the agreement that chiefs outside the province voted down two months ago is not moot. Chiefs in Ontario are interveners in the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal case that led to its realization. Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict attends the Assembly of First Nations annual general assembly in Montreal, Tuesday, July 9, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi He added there are also concerns that some of the elements in the new negotiation mandate outlined by chiefs in an October assembly go beyond the current governance structure of the Assembly of First Nations. “There will have to be action by the Assembly of First Nations in the very near future to advance these positions, but you also need willing partners,” Benedict said. “We’re still considering what our options are.” Those options are also being debated in legal reviews commissioned by the Assembly of First Nations and a board member of the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society, which are both parties to the human rights case, along with Nishnawbe Aski Nation. Khelsilem, a chairperson from the Squamish Nation who penned a resolution that defeated the deal in October, critiqued the stance of Ontario First Nations by saying they negotiated a “bad agreement” for First Nations outside the province and now that chiefs want to go back to the table for a better deal, they want to split from the process entirely. “It potentially undermines the collective unity of First Nations to achieve something that is going to benefit all of us,” he said. The $47.8-billion agreement was struck in July after decades of advocacy and litigation from First Nations and experts, seeking to redress discrimination against First Nations children who were torn from their families and placed in foster care. The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal said Canada’s underfunding was discriminatory because it meant kids living on reserve were given fewer services than those living off reserves, and tasked Canada with reaching an agreement with First Nations to reform the system. The agreement was meant to cover 10 years of funding for First Nations to take control of their own child welfare services from the federal government. Chiefs and service providers critiqued the deal for months, saying it didn’t go far enough to ensure an end to the discrimination. They have also blasted the federal government for what they say is its failure to consult with First Nations in negotiations, and for the exclusion of the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society, which helped launched the initial human rights complaint. In October at a special chiefs assembly in Calgary, the deal was struck down through two resolutions. The Assembly of First Nations sought a legal review of those resolutions by Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP — a firm where the former national chief of the organization, Perry Bellegarde, works as a special adviser. In the legal review from Fasken, it appears as though the assembly asked for direction on how to get “rid” of two resolutions used to vote down the deal, with an employee of the firm saying they can review the resolutions together if they want them both gone, or they can “leave room for compromise” with one of the resolutions. In a statement, the Assembly of First Nations said the review was conducted to assess the legal, technical and operational aspects of the resolutions to ensure their “effective implementation.” “The opinions formed by external counsel are their own and do not reflect the views or positions of the AFN,” said Andrew Bisson, the chief executive officer, who added it’s not unusual for the organization to seek such reviews. Bisson did not address the language used by a Fasken employee to “get rid” of resolutions, but said “the legal and technical reviews were conducted in good faith, not to undermine the chiefs’ direction. The chiefs have provided clear direction, and the AFN is committed to following that direction.” The legal reviews from Fasken, dated Nov. 15, argue that the October resolutions on child welfare require a significant review of who voted for them, along with changes to the organization’s charter should they be implemented. Resolution 60 called for a rejection of the final settlement agreement, and for the establishment of a Children’s Chiefs Commission that will be representative of all regions and negotiate long-term reforms. It also called for the AFN’s executive committee to “unconditionally include” the Caring Society in negotiations. Fasken said that commission is contrary to the AFN’s charter, and the law, because the AFN’s executive committee doesn’t have the power to create one, and that the executive committee “alone” has the authority to execute mandates on behalf of the assembly. It adds there are no accountability measures for the new negotiation body, and that it will represent regions that are not participants in the AFN. Resolution 61, which built upon resolution 60, is similarly against the charter for the same reasons, the review says. As such, it says, the resolutions can’t be implemented. The firm also wrote that there were alleged conflicts of interest during the October vote, saying “numerous proxies were also employees, shareholders, directors, agents or otherwise had a vested interest” in the First Nations child and family service agencies whose interests were the subject of the resolutions. Chief Joe Miskokomon of Chippewas of the Thames First Nation in southwestern Ontario called that “political deception.” In response to that review, a board member of the Caring Society, which has been a vocal critic of the July deal, sought their own. The review penned by Aird Berlis for Mary Teegee and dated Dec. 2 stated it was “inappropriate for the AFN to seek, and not disclose, legal opinions which are then cited to attempt to second-guess decisions already made by the First Nations in Assembly.” It also states that while the AFN’s vice-president of strategic policy and integration, Amber Potts, raised concerns with the movers and seconders of the resolutions, the entirety of the legal opinion the assembly sought was not shared with them. Teegee’s review challenges that of the AFN’s by saying the resolutions are consistent with the AFN’s charter, and that nothing restricts First Nations in assembly from expressing their sovereign will by delegating authority to another entity. “AFN’s role and purpose at all times is to effect the sovereign will of First Nations, however it is expressed, on ‘any matter’ that they see fit,” the review from Aird Berlis reads. “It is too late to attempt to question the resolutions. They are now final.” This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 9, 2024. Advertisement Advertisement
Lopsided loss sinks the reeling Saints further into evaluation modeTang Shangjun's mother, Mrs. Liu, has always been a pillar of strength and support for her family. Despite facing numerous hardships and challenges in life, she has always put her children's well-being above everything else. Tang Shangjun fondly remembers the sacrifices his mother made to provide for him and his siblings, and he is determined to repay her love and care in the best way he can.KSE-100 recovers 928 points amid strong earnings outlook A Pakistani stock-broker monitors shares prices at teh Pakistan Stock Exchange on January 16, 2023. —INP KARACHI: Stocks witnessed some recovery on Friday, and the benchmark KSE-100 index closed 928 points higher amid a strong earnings outlook. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1700472799616-0'); }); The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 index increased by 927.86 points or 0.84 per cent to 111,351.18 points against 110,423.32 points recorded in the last session. The highest index of the day remained at 112,043.77 points, while the lowest level was recorded at 110,246.93 points. Ahsan Mehanti, an analyst at Arif Habib Corp, said, “Stocks showed recovery near year-end close on strong earnings outlook.” He said the strong rupee, reports of surging exports, higher global crude oil prices and falling government bond yields amid thin inflation played a catalyst role in the bullish close at the PSX. The KSE-30 index increased by 261.01 points or 0.75 per cent to 35,039.05 points against 34,778.04 points. Traded shares increased by 187 million shares to 815.92 million shares from 628.026 million shares. The trading value dropped to Rs32.917 billion from Rs33.582 billion. Market capital expanded to Rs14.126 trillion against Rs14.014 trillion. Of the 443 companies active in the session, 223 closed in green, 176 in red and 44 remained unchanged. Analyst Nabeel Haroon at Topline Securities said that recovery was observed as the KSE 100 index largely traded in the positive zone to close at the 111,351 level (up by 0.84 per cent). Traded value-wise TRG (Rs2.92 billion), MARI (Rs2 billion), PSO (Rs1.77 billion), OGDC (Rs1.28 billion) and MEBL (Rs835 million) dominated the trading activity. Top contribution to the index came from MARI, MEBL, PSO, BAFL and TRG, as they cumulatively contributed 416 points to the index. TRG again remained in the limelight, as disclosure with respect to Greentree Holdings (substantial shareholder) intention to buy up to 35.145 per cent stake in TRG Pakistan (TRG) garnered investor interest. The highest increase was recorded in Hoechst Pakistan Limited, which rose by Rs147.06 to Rs2,847.06 per share, followed by Ismail Industries Limited, which increased by Rs79.71 to Rs1,964.71 per share. A significant decline was noted in Rafhan Maize Products Company Limited, which fell by Rs113.46 to Rs8,888.44 per share; Nestle Pakistan Limited followed it, which closed lower by Rs53.11 to Rs7,377.70 per share. Brokerage Arif Habib Ltd stated the KSE-100 Index staged a recovery on Friday, closing the week with a gain of 1.4 per cent week-on-week (WoW) after facing pressure from a two-day sell-off earlier in the week. In a key development, the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP, +1.43 per cent) announced that the US Federal Reserve has terminated its enforcement action against the bank, improving investor sentiment. Despite the positive close, analysts noted that the KSE-100 remains range-bound and continues to lack clear directional momentum. Investors are expected to monitor upcoming economic indicators and global market cues for further guidance. Fauji Foods Ltd remained the volume leader with 104.428 million shares, which closed higher by 69 to Rs17.08 per share. WorldCall Telecom, with 74.132 million shares, followed it, which closed lower by one paisa to Rs1.71 per share. Other significant turnover stocks included Cnergyico PK, TRG Pak Ltd, Hascol Petrol, Ghani Chemical, Sui South Gas, Silk Bank Ltd, K-Electric Ltd, and Ghani Glo Hol. In the futures market, 303 companies recorded trading, 170 of which increased, 132 decreased, and one remained unchanged.It’s not hard to understand the value tight end Josh Oliver brings to the Vikings. ADVERTISEMENT Just listen to the way people talk about him. “He’s an animal,” tight end T.J. Hockenson said. “Once he gets his hands on somebody, it’s kind of like, ‘Good luck.'” It was similar sentiment from offensive coordinator Wes Phillips. “He’s the best blocking tight end in the league, and that’s no disrespect to anybody else,” Phillips said. “We will take Josh over anybody in this league in the role that he’s in. It’s not only that he’s physically imposing as a 270-pound man. It’s the attitude that he plays with out there.” ADVERTISEMENT What are the Vikings losing now that Oliver has been ruled out with an ankle injury? His absence will be felt most when the Vikings try to run the ball against the Chicago Bears on Sunday afternoon at Soldier Field. Though he has proved he can contribute in the passing game, Oliver has been a force in the running game since signing with the Vikings. There have been multiple times this season that Oliver had singlehandedly carved out space for running back Aaron Jones to go to work. That’s partially why Hockenson has played only about 50% of the offensive snaps since returning from a torn anterior cruciate ligament a few weeks ago. Even if the Vikings are often telegraphing a run when Oliver is on the field, they don’t care because they feel that strongly about his ability as a blocker. “You see it every single week,” Phillips said. “He’s moving large men and putting them on the ground.” ADVERTISEMENT It’s safe to assume Oliver would suit up for the Vikings if he were able to do so. He’s been playing through a wrist injury for the past few weeks, for example, and has still been extremely effective at the point of attack. How tough is it to replace Oliver in a vacuum? “It’s a big challenge because of all the things he does on a snap in and snap out basis,” head coach Kevin O’Connell said. “We will see some guys make some impacts on some different downs and distances than we have maybe seen up to this point.” ADVERTISEMENT Briefly The only other players on the injury report for the Vikings are tight end Nick Muse (hand) and edge rusher Gabe Murphy (knee). Both players were officially listed as questionable and being full participants in the walkthrough on Friday afternoon at TCO Performance Center. ______________________________________________________ This story was written by one of our partner news agencies. Forum Communications Company uses content from agencies such as Reuters, Kaiser Health News, Tribune News Service and others to provide a wider range of news to our readers. Learn more about the news services FCC uses here .
Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on ZIM Integrated Shipping . Looking at options history for ZIM Integrated Shipping ZIM we detected 8 trades. If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 37% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 62% with bearish. From the overall spotted trades, 2 are puts, for a total amount of $95,602 and 6, calls, for a total amount of $342,213. Predicted Price Range After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $15.16 and $26.16 for ZIM Integrated Shipping, spanning the last three months. Volume & Open Interest Trends Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in ZIM Integrated Shipping's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to ZIM Integrated Shipping's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $15.16 to $26.16 over the preceding 30 days. ZIM Integrated Shipping Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days Significant Options Trades Detected: Symbol PUT/CALL Trade Type Sentiment Exp. Date Ask Bid Price Strike Price Total Trade Price Open Interest Volume ZIM CALL SWEEP BEARISH 01/16/26 $4.9 $4.85 $4.9 $19.16 $105.9K 16.7K 229 ZIM CALL SWEEP BULLISH 03/21/25 $2.44 $2.43 $2.43 $23.16 $88.9K 611 329 ZIM PUT SWEEP BULLISH 01/17/25 $1.41 $1.4 $1.41 $21.66 $66.5K 4.3K 485 ZIM CALL TRADE BULLISH 01/17/25 $2.64 $0.81 $2.64 $19.16 $47.5K 1.6K 180 ZIM CALL TRADE BEARISH 03/21/25 $7.5 $7.3 $7.3 $15.16 $36.5K 1.0K 50 About ZIM Integrated Shipping ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd is an asset-light container liner shipping company. It offers tailored services, including land transportation and logistical services, specialized shipping solutions, including the transportation of out-of-gauge cargo, refrigerated cargo, and dangerous and hazardous cargo. Its services include Cargo Services, Digital Services, Schedules, and Shipping Trades and Lines. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the Pacific trade region. In light of the recent options history for ZIM Integrated Shipping, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance. Present Market Standing of ZIM Integrated Shipping With a volume of 2,040,236, the price of ZIM is up 0.09% at $21.74. RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought. Next earnings are expected to be released in 75 days. Expert Opinions on ZIM Integrated Shipping A total of 1 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $22.0. Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move Benzinga Edge's Unusual Options board spots potential market movers before they happen. See what positions big money is taking on your favorite stocks. Click here for access .* An analyst from Jefferies has decided to maintain their Hold rating on ZIM Integrated Shipping, which currently sits at a price target of $22. Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. Keep up with the latest options trades for ZIM Integrated Shipping with Benzinga Pro for real-time alerts. © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.Netflix owes Boulder police an apology for vindictive JonBenet documentary
BUFFALO — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says there are more than 900 artificial intelligence and machine learning-enabled medical devices on the market in the U.S. But as is often the case with technological innovation, the regulatory infrastructure for such devices is still forming. Last month, the FDA Digital Health Advisory Committee held a public meeting in Gaithersburg, Maryland, to discuss total product lifecycle considerations for generative artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled devices. Among those invited to share their perspectives was Peter L. Elkin, MD, professor and chair of the Department of Bioinformatics in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo. He was one of about a dozen academics on the panel. PHOTO: https://www.buffalo.edu/news/releases/2024/12/UB-Expert-AI-medical-devices.html Elkin’s first presentation to the FDA about AI was back in 2019, when he gave a grand rounds presentation regarding premarket approval and postmarket surveillance of artificial intelligence devices. He discussed the need to allow these devices to learn and therefore improve, which is one of their strengths. “I said then that we need to start thinking differently about AI,” says Elkin, also a physician with UBMD Internal Medicine. “AI-enabled devices are no longer just tools; now they are partners in care.” AI devices are being incorporated into health care at every level in hospitals and outpatient settings, from electronic medical records and diagnostic imaging to precision medicine and robotic surgery. So it made sense that the main focus of the recent meeting was exploring how the FDA should do premarket approval and postmarket surveillance of generative AI tools. Elkin noted at the meeting that the FDA should issue guidance on marketing generative AI-enabled devices and should have manufacturers incorporate premarket approval data into model cards. These model cards are analogous, Elkin explained, to the nutrition labels on food packages and would provide to the clinician the critical information they need to know about the AI tool. “To know whether an AI device is relevant to your patient, one needs to know many things,” says Elkin, “including the accuracy of the predictions the device made in testing, the error rate, the populations on which it was trained and any data on how biased the device is in its performance. For example, does it work as well in African Americans as it does in Caucasians?” He says one of the goals of the meeting was to anticipate ways to prevent potential problems with AI devices, such as the device being used on a population on which it was not trained or being used for a purpose for which it was not validated. Clinicians are not currently required to inform patients that they are using an AI-enabled device, although some have advocated that this would be a good idea. As for how patients might engage with AI, Elkin says AI today reminds him of the quantum change the internet and the phenomenon commonly known as “Dr. Google” brought to health care a couple of decades ago. “In those days, patients would come into their appointments with material that they had printed off of the internet, some of which might be relevant to them and some of which was not,” says Elkin. He conceded that some physicians weren’t too happy about that. “But I embraced it,” says Elkin. “Any time a patient is engaged in their care and wants to do the right thing, that helps me take better care of them. But I advise them, ‘Ask me. Don’t worry on your own, because you don’t know if the information that you found applies to you.’” He plans to tell his patients the same thing when they start sharing information with him generated by AI. Elkin’s research focuses on improving artificial intelligence and large language models by adding to them formal semantic reasoning and by improving their ability to perform the mathematics needed for evidence-based medicine. He has created a new large language model pipeline to be used as a comprehensive medical resource for students and clinicians.
Lopsided loss sinks the reeling Saints further into evaluation modeThe rumors of Nanning Zoo hiring wild people as actors first emerged several years ago and have since reappeared periodically, despite being consistently proven false. The false reports typically allege that the zoo is recruiting individuals from remote areas or indigenous tribes to dress up and perform as wild people in order to attract more visitors. These sensational claims not only paint a misleading and disrespectful picture of indigenous communities but also serve to undermine the credibility of Nanning Zoo as a reputable and conservation-focused institution.
As the winter transfer window approaches, Manchester United will have to make a tough decision regarding the future of the number 10. While there may still be hope for a resurgence in form, the club cannot afford to wait indefinitely for a player who has failed to deliver consistently.
In conclusion, the passage of the resolution calling for the swift arrest of President Yoon Suk-yeol by the South Korean National Assembly has deepened the political turmoil gripping the country. The implications of this decision are far-reaching and will shape the course of South Korea's political landscape in the days and weeks to come. It is imperative that all parties involved approach this crisis with a measured and responsible mindset, focusing on the best interests of the nation and its people.
Trump convinced Republicans to overlook his misconduct. But can he do the same for his nominees?UN nuclear watchdog board passes resolution chiding Iran
As Nani announced his retirement at the age of 38, some may have expected him to fade into obscurity, overshadowed by the stars of today. But Nani had other plans. He chose to shine his own light, to embrace his own journey, and to be the master of his own destiny. In doing so, he proved that true greatness is not defined by titles, accolades, or comparisons to others, but by the impact we make, the legacy we leave, and the inspiration we provide to those who come after us.Vajpayee, architect of India's transition into 21st century
‘Choosing your own adventure’: Winnipeg’s Select Start readies Exchange District for brand new ‘barcade’ experienceMUMBAI: An additional commissioner of Vasai Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVCMC), who found himself at the centre of a controversy after unidentified miscreants uploaded morphed photos of him and his wife on social media, has claimed that he is being targeted for acting against illegal constructions within his jurisdiction. “I am being targeted as I have started a demolition drive and am taking stringent action against unauthorised constructions in Vasai-Virar. I have approached the police as they defamed my wife as well now,” the additional commissioner, who had ordered the demolition of 41 illegal buildings in Nalasopara following a supreme court order, told Hindustan Times on Monday. His identity is being withheld as miscreants have uploaded morphed, obscene photos of his wife, also a civic official. On Sunday, Bolinj police booked an unidentified person for allegedly morphing and uploading obscene photos of the additional commissioner and his wife on social media. On November 18, the additional commissioner came across a social media post by one Kavya Mehta containing morphed photos of him and his wife, he told the police in his complaint. The photos were accompanied by a message, saying, ‘Sabhi avaidh nirman surakshit hain, agar aisa hi chala toh ab main kuch apne hisab se accha karunga’ (All unauthorised and illegal constructions are safe. If this goes on, I will take matters in my own hands). The same photos and message were shared in four Latur-based social media groups as Latur is the civic official’s native place. He also received a text message from an unknown mobile number, saying the secret of his wife’s successful career would be revealed by an article soon and everyone would know the secret. Based on the official’s complaint, police have booked an unidentified person under sections 351(2) (criminal intimidation), 353(2) (public mischief) of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita and relevant sections of the Information Technology Act. “We suspect that the accused tried to threaten the VVCMC additional commissioner and defame him in his native village for delaying action on unauthorised buildings in Vasai-Virar, including the 41 buildings in Nalasopara,” said a police officer. As reported by HT earlier, the supreme court had ordered demolition of the 41 illegal buildings in Nalasopara in October while rejecting the special leave petition filed by affected families. Seven of the 41 buildings were demolished last week after delays, also owing to the imposition of the model code of conduct prior to the assembly polls. Eviction notices have been served on all 2,500 families residing in the 41 buildings.
The unveiling of YU has sparked excitement and curiosity among car enthusiasts and industry insiders alike, with many eager to get a closer look at the vehicle and experience its groundbreaking features firsthand. Lei Jun's track record of success and innovation only adds to the anticipation surrounding the launch of YU and its potential impact on the electric vehicle market.