A working group established to assess productivity within Canada’s federal public service has yet to address the impact of remote work, according to one of its members. Bea Bruske, president of the Canadian Labour Congress and a participant in the seven-member group, stated that remote work has not been a topic of discussion thus far. This omission is notable given the ongoing debate surrounding remote work policies within the public service, particularly following the mandated return to the office for at least three days a week in September. While the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, which commissioned the study, remains…

Miles Mitchell, the internet’s crowned “Temu-thée Chalamet,” found himself on the periphery of his doppelganger’s highly anticipated Saturday Night Live (SNL) hosting gig. While a promotional video for the show featured a cadre of Chalamet lookalikes mimicking the actor’s iconic roles, Mitchell was conspicuously absent. This absence, however, wasn’t a snub, but a matter of unfortunate timing. Mitchell, who had won a viral Timothée Chalamet lookalike contest the previous year, was in Europe when SNL producers reached out, making his participation in the promo shoot logistically impossible. Despite the missed opportunity, Mitchell’s determination to witness his “twin’s” SNL debut remained…

The Baltic Sea has become the focal point of escalating concerns regarding the security of critical undersea infrastructure following the reported damage to a data cable connecting Sweden and Latvia. This incident marks the fourth such occurrence in the region within the past two months, raising alarms about potential sabotage and the vulnerability of vital communication links. Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson confirmed the damage, indicating that the affected cable is owned by a Latvian entity. He emphasized close communication with Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina regarding the situation, highlighting the collaborative efforts to address the issue. This latest incident…

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