Three sealed letters
In Canada, the government is contemplating immigration thresholds that could see the number of permanent immigrants welcomed each year range from 25,000 to 45,000, a significant decrease from the 65,000 welcomed in 2024. This change comes in the wake of a cabinet reshuffle, necessitated by several factors, including the departure of the Minister of Municipal Affairs, André Laforest, for the mayoralty of the City of Saguenay.
The reshuffle has stirred controversy, particularly with the exclusion of the caucus of the deputy Pierre Dufour, who was demanding a regional minister for his area, Abitibi. This move could indicate the prime minister's negative mood, but it could also be a strategic move to help Dufour run for mayor of Val-d'Or. Mr. Legault is considering naming himself as the Minister responsible for Abitibi-Témiscamingue, despite previously positioning himself as the prime minister of the regions.
In Quebec, the CAQ party does not need another by-election in the short term, as it is currently polling at 17%. The elections in Newfoundland are scheduled for October 14, and the new premier, John Hogan, agrees with the deal and plans to make the next election a referendum on it. However, a coalition of former Newfoundland politicians accuses Hogan of being duped by Quebec, particularly regarding an old dispute over an energy contract with Newfoundland.
Meanwhile, in Eastern Europe, the head of state during communism had to resign due to poor decisions that caused public unrest and protests. The new leader, unnamed in the available search results, has opened three letters left by his predecessor. The first envelope instructed him to lower the price of bread, but this did not calm the crowd. The new leader then opened the second envelope, instructing him to carry out a cabinet reshuffle.
The government also intends to ban street prayers, a marginal phenomenon, as a means to promote secularism. However, high levels of temporary immigration put pressure on housing, education, and the health network, and reducing permanent immigration may exacerbate labour shortages in these sectors.
In other news, the resigning head of state left three letters for his successor, instructing him to open the first envelope if things get bad, the second if they get worse, and the third if the situation is desperate. The government's approach to immigration and secularism, as well as the ongoing disputes with Newfoundland, remain topics of intense debate and discussion.
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