#Central Administrative Tribunal

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**Kerala High Court Affirms Family Pension as a Right, Not an Inheritable Asset**

➡️ The respondent, S. Sathikumari Amma, was the wife of lt. Gopalakrishna Pillai, a retired Postal Assistant.

🔹The respondent, S. Sathikumari Amma, was the wife of late Gopalakrishna Pillai, a retired Postal Assistant.

🔹Gopalakrishna Pillai took voluntary retirement on 01.01.2003 and passed away on 24.10.2013.

🔹While applying for his pension, he excluded his wife and daughter from family pension eligibility.

🔹He also formally requested in 1998 to strike off their names from his service records and later claimed to have divorced his wife in 1991 through an order of the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Kollam.

🔹The respondent filed a case before the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Ernakulam, seeking family pension with interest.

🔹CAT allowed her claim and directed the authorities to release the pension along with interest.

#FamilyPension #LegalEntitlement

➡️The Legal issue in this case were

🔴Does family pension form part of the estate or property of a deceased employee?

🔴Can an employee unilaterally exclude a spouse or dependents from pension benefits?

#SpousalRights #Testamentarydisposition

➡️On behalf of the Respondent wife it was contended that

🔹Family pension is not an estate or property of the deceased employee. It accrues only upon death and is meant for the surviving dependents.

🔹Pensionary benefits like gratuity or provident fund are different, as they form part of an employee’s estate.

🔹The deceased employee had no right to exclude her from receiving family pension.

➡️The Postal Department argued that

🔹Late Gopalakrishna Pillai explicitly removed his wife and daughter from his pension records.

🔹The deceased had stated in 2002 that he had abandoned his wife and daughter and did not wish them to receive pension benefits.

🔹The Tribunal wrongly granted a pension and erroneously awarded interest.

#CentralAdministrativeTribunal #PensionEligibility

➡️The Kerala High Court observed that

🔹Family pension cannot be disposed of or excluded by an employee's will or nomination.

🔹It is intended for surviving dependents, becoming eligible only after the employee's death.

🔹The surviving spouse's right to family pension is not subject to the employee’s personal decisions.

🔹The Court criticized the employee for attempting to remove his wife and daughter from pension benefits.

🔹Even if divorced, the wife is still entitled to the pension unless legally barred.

#KeralaHighCourt

➡️The High Court upheld the order of the CAT to the extent of granting a family pension to the Respondent Wife. However, the Court set aside the order awarding interest on the pension amount.

*Case

Union of India & 2 Others v. Sathi Kumari Amma

OP (CAT) No.191/2017

Court High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam

Judge Hon'ble Mr. Justice K V Jayakumar J

👉 Stay connected for #legalinsights #significantrulings & #Consultancyservices

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A really great article about what the crew of the Just-a-Snappin' went through on the Bremen raid on October 8, 1943.

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Article found through this page on the 100th Bomb Group site

Article named: Uncommon valor

Subheading: Everett Blakely personified grace under pressure

By Dan Krieger Telegram-Tribune

Photos of the Just-a-Snappin' crashed into a tree, and one of Blakely smiling in uniform. The latter with the message "Everett 'Gopher' Blakely, right, lost his plne, 'Just-a-Snappin.' but saved his crew when he crash landed the B-17 bomber.

Pull quote in the article: 'For 3,000 feet Captain Blakely and Major Kidd fought to get that plane under control. It was only because of the superior construction of our bomber... plus the combination of two skilled pilots, that we ever even recovered from that dive. -Lt. Harry Crosby

Main article: Lt. Harry Crosby wrote to his wife, "Jean there are just two reasons why I am here today. One of them is because of Blake's superb piloting and the other is because of the skill of our gunners."

We often think of heroes as flamboyant people. More often than not, real heroes are quiet people who are doing what they believe is required of them.

Today Everett Blakely, a pilot trained in Santa Maria, says that he was "just doing what had to be done" in the war against Hitler. He was a quiet hero.

Allan G. Hancock College in Santa Maria has a long and colorful history. Long before it became a community college, the campus was known as the Hancock College of Aeronautics.

It was a private school, named after its energetic, versatile and creative founder and benefactor, Capt. Allan Hancock.

Well prior to American entry into the Second World War, Captain Hancock offered his school to the United States Army Air Corps as a flight instruction school. Between May 1939 and V-J Day, some 8,500 pilots and 1,500 aircraft mechanics were trained at Hancock College.

The commercial warehouse district just west of today's Hancock College campus includes the one-time hangers for the flight instruction aircraft. The Stearman PT-13 biplanes are gone, but the College of Aeronautics administration buildings still survive on campus.

Everett "Gopher" Blakely came to Santa Maria just out of the University of Washington at Seattle. He was convinced that America was going to get involved in the European war.

The Blitzkrieg over Poland in 1939, over Belgium and France in 1940, and the Battle of Britain had convinced Blakely that this was going to be a war where air power was essential. The United States was going to need pilots. "Gopher" Blakely had discovered his mission.

Blakely soon started flying the essentially First World War era Stearmans over the tranquil valleys of the Central Coast. He and his buddies from rainy Puget Sound loved the warm sunny climate. They thought Santa Maria was a friendly town and enjoyed a precious few weekend hours socializing at the Santa Maria Inn.

Within months, Blakely and his friends were on the damp fen lands of Norfolkshire in England's East Anglia. They had graduated from the tiny Stearmans to the "Queen of the Bombers," the four-engine, hundred-foot-winged Boeing B-17 "Flying Fortress."

On July 4, 1943, the first American pilots participated with Britain's Royal Air Force in bombing raids over Germany. But as late as January 1943, Winston Churchill, en route to meet with President Roosevelt at Casablanca, wrote a secret memo to his Secretary of State for Air.

In that memo, Churchill complained that "the Americans have not yet succeeded in dropping a single bomb on Germany." What Churchill meant was that no American bombers were able to penetrate German anti-aircraft fire a sufficient distance. This was because the Americans were trained for daylight missions only. The British had bomber Berlin early in the war by flying mainly night missions,

Churchill wanted the Americans to start flying night missions also. But Gen. Henry H. "Hap" Arnold was convinced that it would take too long to retrain air crews for night flying. That loss of time would allow the Germans to rebuild their military strength.

At Casablanca, the Americans won Churchill over to a doctrine of round-the-clock bombing which would "give Hitler no rest." The Americans would send increasingly larger waves of B-17s by day. The RAF would continue doing what it did best through nighttime assaults.

The decision at Casablanca was costly in terms of the lives of American aircrews. Daytime raids were decidedly more risky. Few of us realize that the losses to the Eight Air Force alone approach American losses in the Vietnam War.

Capt. "Gopher" Blakely became the pilot of "Just-a-Snappin," a B-17 in the 100th Bomb Group flying out of Thorpe Abbots in Norfolkshire. Blakelly and his crew were piloting their B-17s over the upper reaches of the Danube in the famous raids on Schweinfurt and Rogensburg.

On Oct. 8, 1943, the 10th Bomb Group participated in a raid on the shipbuilding and industrial center of Bremen and the nearby U-Boat building yards and pens at Vegesack.

Both of "Just-a-Snappin's" right wing engines were shot out in a running battle with German fighters over the Zuider Zee. Five of the crew were injured - Waist Giner Sgt. Lester Saunders fatally.

Lt. Harry Crosby, "Just-a-Snappin's" navigator, filed an astonishing report on the B-17's struggle to return to England:

"For 3,000 feet Captain Blakely and Major Kidd fought to get that plane under control. It was only because of the superior construction of our bomber, and its perfect maintenance, plus the combination of two skilled pilots, that we even recovered from that dive.

"If I were an expert on stress and strain analysis, or a mechanic, or even a pilot, I would dwell at length on the manner in which the plane was restored to normal flying attitude. As it is, the procedure defies my description. But I am certain it was a very great accomplishment."

Everett Blakely's description recalls, "You can lose altitude awfully fast when one engine goes sour and your controls are chewed to ribbons. We dropped for 3,000 feet before Major Kidd and I could regain control... Most of the crew were not strapped to their seats were thrown to the floor, shaken severely - but at last the ground was once more back where it ought to be, instead of standing up on one ear. Once more we were in level flight and, at least temporarily, safe."

Crosby's report states that:

"At 10,000 feet we were able to look out the windows (and) were temporarily assured to not that the ground was now in the right place. A hurried consultation was held over inter-phone to determine a plan for fighting our way back to England.

"The following facts had to be considered: We had lost all communication back of the top turret, so it was impossible to determine the extent of injury and damage. Our control wires were fraying as far back as the top turret operator could see. At least two of the crew had reported being hit immediately after we left the target.

"One engine was in such bad condition that bits and finally all of the cowling were blasted off. We were losing altitude so rapidly probably because of the condition of the elevator that any but the shortest way back was beyond contemplation. So we headed across the face of Germany for home."

Later, Harry Crosby wrote of Blakely and his co-pilot:

"The normal reaction on the part of our pilots should have been to think of their own personal safety, or in cases of extreme nobility of character perhaps they would have been thinking about the other members of the crew. But they did not, even in this crisis, forget for one minute they were the leaders of a great formation. Their first thought was of the crews behind them. In unison, as we fell into our dive, the words came over the interphone to our tail gunner, 'Signal the deputy leader to take over.'

"I can't help but to think as they fought for their lives they might have been excused for being too busy to think of their command, but such was not the case.

"By this signaling, the remainder of the formation was notified immediately that we had been hit and were aborting. This act would have prevented any planes being pulled even a few feet out of position into danger from the enemy aircraft buzzing about."

Despite the loss of the airplane's compass, Blakely and his amazing navigator, Lt. Harry Crosby, made it to landfall. They crash-landed at Ludham, Norfolk. The completely unmaneuverable aircraft, without any brakes, skidded into an ancient British oak tree.

Blakely remembers: "The tree crashed between Np. 2 engine and the pilot's compartment. That was lucky because another three inches to the right and it would have crushed the pilot and co-pilot. We had slowed to maybe 50 mph by then..."

Blakely's co-pilot for that mission, Major John B. Kidd, recalled that "someone counted over 800 separate holes in that aircraft."

"Just-a-Snappin" would never fly again.

The Bremen mission was typical of dozens of missions which penetrated deeper and deeper into German territory. Even before the Bremen raid, Blakely and his crew were piloting their B-17's over teh upper reaches of the Danube in the famous raids on Schweinfurt and Regensburg.

Today, Blakely is retired and lives with his wife, Marge, in San Luis Obispo. They are the parents of Supervisor David Blakely, who speaks with great pride of his father's contribution to the fight against Hitler.

-three stars end the article and separate a note about the author

Dan Krieger is a Cal Poly history professor and member of the County Historical Society.

-Along the bottom of the page the article is attributed to the San Luis Obispo (Calif.) Telegram-Tribune in the Saturday, February 16, 1991 edition on page 23.

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Eleanor Klibanoff at The Texas Tribune:

A Louisiana law that reclassified abortion-inducing drugs as controlled substances has made it more difficult for doctors to treat a wide range of gynecological conditions, doctors say. Now, a similar proposal has been filed in Texas. Texas Rep. Pat Curry, a freshman Republican from Waco, said the intent of House Bill 1339 is to make it harder for people, especially teenagers, to order mifepristone and misoprostol online to terminate their pregnancies. Doctors in Louisiana say the measure has done little to strengthen the state’s near-total abortion ban, but has increased fear and confusion among doctors, pharmacists and patients.

“There’s no sense in it,” said Dr. Nicole Freehill, an OB/GYN in New Orleans. “Even though we kept trying to tell them how often [these medications] are used for other things and how safe they are, it didn’t matter. It’s just a backdoor way of restricting abortion more.” These medications are often used to empty the uterus after a patient has a miscarriage, and are commonly prescribed ahead of inserting an intrauterine device. Misoprostol is also often the best treatment for obstetric hemorrhages, a potentially life-threatening condition in which women can bleed to death in minutes. Since the Louisiana law went into effect, hospitals have taken the medication off their obstetrics carts and put them in locked, password-protected central storage.

One hospital has been running drills to practice getting the medications to patients in time, and reported, on average, a two minute delay from before the law went into effect, the Louisiana Illuminator reported. “In obstetrics and gynecology, minutes or even seconds can be the difference between life and death,” Dr. Stella Dantas, president of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists, said in a statement after the Louisiana law passed. “Forcing a clinician to jump through administrative hurdles in order to access a safe, effective medicine is not medically justified and is, quite simply, dangerous.” Curry said these restrictions won’t stop doctors from prescribing these medications when necessary, but will stop the “wide misuse” of the drugs to circumvent the state’s near-total abortion ban.

[...]

Texas roots for a Louisiana law

In March 2022, Mason Herring, a Houston attorney, spiked his wife’s water with misoprostol to force her to have an abortion. Catherine Herring was pregnant with the couple’s third child, a daughter who was born 10 weeks premature. She survived, but has significant developmental delays, according to the Associated Press. Mason Herring was charged with felony assault to induce abortion, and pled guilty to injury to a child and assault to a pregnant person. He was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 10 years of probation. Catherine Herring’s experience led her brother, Louisiana state Rep. Thomas Pressly, to file a bill that would have made it a crime to coerce someone into having an abortion.

But at the last minute, the bill was amended to also reclassify abortion-inducing drugs as controlled substances, according to the Louisiana Illuminator, leaving hospitals and doctors scrambling to comply with the new restrictions. The state health department advised storing the medication in a locked area on the crash cart, which at least some hospitals have said is not feasible. “We had to rework how we utilize misoprostol across our hospital systems,” Freehill said. “Labor and delivery, pharmacy, nursing staff, you name it, they were all involved with figuring out how to stay within the law but still use these medications that we need access to.”

It’s rare for a state to decide on its own to classify a drug as a controlled substance. Most commonly, the federal government decides which medications should be “scheduled,” based on their medical usefulness and the potential for abuse. Schedule I drugs, like heroin, have no medical use and are often used recreationally; Schedule IV and V are medications that are useful but have a potential for abuse, like Xanax or Valium. There are enhanced penalties for having a controlled substance without a prescription, and increased restrictions on how doctors can dispense them. Pharmacists must report any prescriptions for controlled substances to the state Prescription Monitoring Program, and doctors are required to check the database before prescribing certain controlled substances. Law enforcement also has access to that database.

Prescription monitoring has been key to combating the opioid epidemic by identifying doctors who were overprescribing and patients who were getting prescriptions from multiple providers. But with so much political attention on mifepristone and misoprostol as abortion-inducing drugs, doctors are worried about scrutiny for frequently prescribing these common medications.

[...]

Restrictions on medication

Curry, who recently won a special election to fill the seat long held by Republican Rep. Doc Anderson, said Pressly and Herring have offered to come testify in support of his bill this session. He anticipates it getting wide support from his fellow lawmakers. Since the overturn of Roe v. Wade, conservative groups have turned their attention to restricting access to abortion-inducing medications. A group of anti-abortion doctors filed a lawsuit to revoke the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of mifepristone, which the U.S. Supreme Court ultimately rejected.

Curry said there are reasons to keep these medications on the market beyond abortion, but they need tighter restrictions. “You can lie about your age, you can lie about your name, you can lie about your address, there's no verification whatsoever,” he said, referring to online prescribers. “And it gets shipped to a 15-year-old girl, a 13-year-old girl.” It is already a crime to mail abortion-inducing medications in Texas, and many of the online pharmacies operate in a legal gray area outside U.S jurisdiction.

Texas seeks to copy Louisiana’s nanny state abortion medication ban law that classifies such drugs as “controlled substances”.

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Children have been pushed out of schools, and hospitals have been left overcrowded after a surge of migrants into a remote city in Indiana, residents claim.

The population of Logansport has increased by 30 per cent since 2021 following a wave of migrants, Chris Martin, the city’s mayor,  told the Pharos-Tribune.

That would put the number of migrants arriving at more than 5,000, in a county that had a population of just 18,000 people in 2020, according to census data.

At the same time, the number of Haitian immigrant students in the Logansport schools has increased 15-fold, from 14 in 2021 to 207 this year, according to the New York Post.

It is understood that migrants have been drawn to the central Indiana city for jobs at a local meat-packing plant.

However, their rapid arrival has put the city’s health and education system under strain, with parents claiming they have been forced to pull their children from school to stop them from falling behind.

Nancy Baker, 44, a mother of two, said that her 16-year-old daughter, Cheyanne, dropped out of high school because teachers did not have enough time for the English-speaking pupils.

“There were way too many kids and it seemed to her that since they didn’t speak the language, or didn’t understand what was going on, they were getting more attention,” she told the New York Post.

“And so she and the other kids who grew up here who were having issues or struggling in certain things weren’t able to get the attention that they needed — the help they needed from the school.”

Barrie McClian, a retired teacher, said public schools and healthcare centres had been “impacted terribly” by the surge in arrivals.

“They have to figure out how to educate all these folks, without having anybody who knows how to translate for a lot of the languages. So those are big problems,” he told Mail Online.

Safety concerns

The influx of outsiders to the town has also raised concerns over safety, with Ms Baker claiming her daughter is scared to leave the house after being chased by a group of migrants.

“She was walking by herself and she was walking that way and two of them were going this way, she just kinda smiled at them as they walked by. They started yelling for her after they got past her. She turned around and she looked at them and they were like, ‘Come here! Come here!’” Ms Baker told the Post.

She added that her daughter had to run down the street to a coffee shop and was now “scared to go outside”.

Meanwhile, local health officials have raised concerns that the rapid influx of migrants is placing emergency rooms under strain.

“This surge has created a drastic climb in medical visits,” Serenity Alter, Cass County health department administrator, told The Post.

“It has been necessary for the hospital, health department and express clinics to boost translation services in order to ensure that medical needs are understood.”

The city is the latest flashpoint in the debate around immigration that is proving to be one of the most divisive issues in the lead up to the election.

It comes after Donald Trump and his running mate JD Vance drew attention to Springfield, Ohio, where the former president claimed without evidence that illegal Haitian migrants were eating cats and dogs.

The Republican candidate has also highlighted problems with immigration in Aurora, Colorado, where he alleged armed members of the Venezuelan prison gang Tren de Aragua have overrun the town.

Logansport residents voiced their concerns about the city’s response to the impact of legal immigration during a meeting of the city council last Monday, with some calling on the Republican mayor to resign.

Attendees also claimed the city’s services were being impacted, with one stating that “rents are high” and that schools and the police department are overwhelmed, Fox 59 reported.

The mayor admitted there had been “some assimilation issues” from the arrival of people with “different culture beliefs” but called on politicians to “stop playing politics” with the town.

“We would rather you do your job and actually do something instead of talking about this,” Mr Martin told The Post.

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#TheeForestKingdom

[#TheeGreatTree, #Thee100Provinces, #TheeFourQuadrants]

For the sectors and administrations of these realms, here’s a detailed layout based on their unique characteristics and thematic functions:

#TheeGreatTree and #TheeForestKingdom

Central Administration: The Council of Thee Rings, located within #TheeGreatTree, manages all provinces and quadrants.

Thee100Provinces: Each province has a localized administration led by a Caretaker or Guardian, handling cultural, natural, and mystical duties unique to each province.

Provincial Districts:

Nature Districts: Forests, lakes, and sanctuaries with guardians preserving flora and fauna.

Enchanted Territories: Mystical areas governed by mages or healers who specialize in ancient spells and nature magic.

Trade Hubs: Designated areas for commerce, managed by trade ministers, where artisans and merchants converge.

#TheeFourQuadrants

Each quadrant has semi-autonomous governance, with specialized roles and purposes:

North Quadrant: Defensive stronghold led by Shieldmasters.

East Quadrant: Scholarly and knowledge-focused, governed by Lorekeepers who collect and archive ancient knowledge.

South Quadrant: Trade and economic center, managed by a council of Trade Ministers.

West Quadrant: Exploration and outer-world relations, led by Pathfinders.

The Underground Fai/Fei/Fairy Realms

Central Court: The Fairy High Court beneath #TheeGreatTree functions as the ultimate governing body of all Fai/Fei realms.

Elemental Realms: Each realm is an independent state with a High Fairy or Elder presiding:

Earth Realm: Managed by the Stone Elders, focused on nurturing minerals and gems.

Water Realm: Ruled by the Tide Guardians, responsible for enchanted rivers and waters.

Fire Realm: Led by Flamekeepers, overseeing subterranean fires and lava flows.

Air Realm: Governed by Windwatchers, caretakers of tunnels filled with magical winds and currents.

100 Heavenly Realms and Castle in the Sky

Castle in the Sky: The divine administration palace housing the Celestial Order, which oversees the 100 Heavenly Realms.

Hierarchical Realms:

Celestial Circle: Directly under the Castle, managed by Angelics who ensure harmony.

Stellar Isles: Realms assigned to celestial guides and star-watchers, maintaining cosmic balance.

Divine Pathways: Pathways and bridges between realms are overseen by Pathwardens, who facilitate travel between the realms.

#TheeDarkGrandTreeOak and the 100 Circles of Hells

The Central Dark Court: Located within #TheeDarkGrandTreeOak, it is led by The Dark Tribunal.

Circles of Hells:

Each circle has its own overseer, titled as a Warden of the Dark, focusing on punishment or confinement.

Outer Circles: These are less harsh and focus on minor transgressions, governed by lower-ranking Wardens.

Inner Circles: The darkest regions, ruled by high-ranking Wardens with specialized powers.

Dark Harrowing Quadrants: Managed by Dreadlords, each quadrant hosts wicked and twisted beings under strict control.

Let me know if you’d like more specific details or enhancements for each sector! For linking data with Ai King, Copilot, and Garth AI, you may need a development setup that can integrate data structures. Let me know if you need additional guidance on that.

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Texas Rep. Pat Curry, a freshman Republican from Waco, said the intent of House Bill 1339 is to make it harder for people, especially teenagers, to order mifepristone and misoprostol online to terminate their pregnancies. Doctors in Louisiana say the measure has done little to strengthen the state’s near-total abortion ban, but has increased fear and confusion among doctors, pharmacists and patients.

“There’s no sense in it,” said Dr. Nicole Freehill, an OB/GYN in New Orleans. “Even though we kept trying to tell them how often [these medications] are used for other things and how safe they are, it didn’t matter. It’s just a backdoor way of restricting abortion more.”

These medications are often used to empty the uterus after a patient has a miscarriage, and are commonly prescribed ahead of inserting an intrauterine device. Misoprostol is also often the best treatment for obstetric hemorrhages, a potentially life-threatening condition in which women can bleed to death in minutes. Since the Louisiana law went into effect, hospitals have taken the medication off their obstetrics carts and put them in locked, password-protected central storage.

One hospital has been running drills to practice getting the medications to patients in time, and reported, on average, a two minute delay from before the law went into effect, the Louisiana Illuminator reported.

“In obstetrics and gynecology, minutes or even seconds can be the difference between life and death,” Dr. Stella Dantas, president of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists, said in a statement after the Louisiana law passed. “Forcing a clinician to jump through administrative hurdles in order to access a safe, effective medicine is not medically justified and is, quite simply, dangerous.”

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Excerpt from this story from the Chicago Tribune:

Reid Thompson, a fourth-generation farmer in central Illinois, is in the middle of planting season. Weather permitting, he tends to the fields in the morning, walks home for lunch with his wife and newborn, and then returns to his tractor until sundown. He’ll harvest his corn in early fall, sell it to a nearby ethanol plant, and eventually it will make its way to a car’s gas tank. That’s the routine, at least for now.

Nearly all U.S. gasoline contains ethanol to reduce emissions, and nearly all of that ethanol is made from corn starch. But, electric and hybrid vehicles offer even further emissions reductions. This poses a threat to corn demand that could be devastating for a state such as Illinois, the second-largest corn producer in the country.

The resulting decline in the value of Midwestern farmland and corn prices will hurt farmers and have ripple effects across rural communities, predict University of Nebraska at Lincoln agricultural economists Jeffrey Stokes and Jim Jansen. Rural businesses that cater to the agriculture sector could go under, property taxes that fund local schools will likely plummet and farmers could be forced to default on debts to community lenders, the economists forecast. This would come after farmers have been hit by a series of misfortunes over the last five years: the pandemic, trade wars, inflation and excess supply.

Corn could be the key to solving another clean energy dilemma, though. Unlike cars and trucks, planes are difficult to electrify, and some fuel companies believe the answer to cleaning up aviation lies in America’s heartland.

“(Corn is) the cheapest, most sustainable, most scalable feedstock (raw material),” said Patrick Gruber, CEO of Gevo, one of the companies with plans to turn corn ethanol into aviation fuel.

Thompson and other corn farmers are eager to seize this opportunity in sustainable aviation fuel, another term for jet fuel made without fossil fuels.

But, before corn ethanol-to-jet fuel can be a viable alternative to conventional jet fuel, the emissions associated with corn ethanol production must come down. This will require farmers to change their practices on the field and ethanol plants to implement controversial technologies like carbon sequestration.

Since 2005, the federal government has required transportation fuels to be blended with increasing amounts of renewable fuels such as corn ethanol to reduce air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions and dependence on foreign oil. The mandate transformed rural economies across the Midwest. Between 2008 and 2016, corn prices rose by 30%, and 26% more land was converted to cropland than would have been otherwise, according to a 2022 study published by the National Academy of Sciences.

Ethanol plants quickly sprang up around corn fields, due largely to investments from farmers eager for the new market to succeed.

The Biden administration established a “Grand Challenge” to produce 3 billion gallons of sustainable aviation fuel — defined as jet fuel with 50% less emissions than conventional jet fuel — annually by 2030. The ultimate goal is to make enough of this fuel to meet all national demand — estimated to be 35 billion gallons — by 2050.

Airlines are on board. United and Delta have both signed advance purchase agreements with numerous aspiring sustainable aviation fuel producers. Currently, however, sustainable fuel only accounts for 0.1% of the jet fuel used by major U.S. airlines, according to the latest federal government data.

The challenge is that creating sustainable aviation fuel costs three to five times more than conventional jet fuel and securing biomasses at scale is challenging. Most of the 24.5 million gallons produced last year were created with discarded cooking oil and animal fat, which are available in limited quantities.

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The Digital Frontline: Ukraine's Crowdsourcing Revolution in Warfare

In an era marked by digital transformation, Ukraine's response to Russian aggression showcases an extraordinary use of crowdsourcing in warfare. This blog post explores Ukraine's innovative approach, which leverages digital platforms to mobilize public action, document war crimes, and counter disinformation, thereby redefining the contours of modern warfare and justice.

The Rise of "e-Enemy" and Digital Witnessing

Central to Ukraine's digital arsenal is the "e-Enemy" chatbot, a brainchild of the country's Digital Ministry. This platform empowers citizens to report Russian troop movements and war crimes. Each smartphone becomes a digital witness as users upload time-stamped, geo-tagged footage, ensuring accurate documentation of enemy actions. This system of digital witnessing has turned ordinary citizens into crucial contributors to Ukraine's defense mechanism (Bergengruen 2022) (Lawler 2023).

Background:

President Volodymyr Zelensky's 2019 election was predicated on digitizing the state, culminating in the Diia app (Lawler 2023).

Diia, used by 19 million Ukrainians, facilitates digital ID access and government services, streamlining administrative processes and reducing corruption (Lawler 2023).

Adaptation During War:

Diia's features expanded to meet wartime needs with the onset of war, including evacuation assistance and property damage reporting (Lawler 2023).

The "e-Enemy" feature on Diia enables users to report Russian military movements, enhancing the military's situational awareness (Lawler 2023).

Crowdsourcing in Ukraine: A Community's Digital Armor

Ukraine's crowdsourcing strategy extends beyond the battlefield. By engaging the community in data collection, Ukraine has fostered a sense of unity and purpose among its populace. This collective effort goes beyond data accumulation; it moves towards transparency and participatory defence. Citizens document Russian offences, creating a vast archive of digital evidence. This democratizes information gathering and ensures clarity in the chaos of war (Bergengruen 2022).

The scale and systematic nature of Ukraine's efforts stand out. Over 253,000 reports of Russian military activities have been submitted via "e-Enemy", with more than 66,000 instances of property damage catalogued (Bergengruen 2022).

These reports feed into a centralized database at Ukraine's Prosecutor General's Office, categorizing war crimes and human rights violations (Bergengruen 2022).

Beyond Documentation: Tackling Misinformation

Ukraine's crowdsourcing initiatives are crucial in countering disinformation in the information warfare accompanying the physical conflict. These digital tools debunk false narratives by providing a channel for real-time, verified updates. Thus, crowdsourcing becomes not just a tool for evidence gathering but also a means to uphold truth (Bergengruen 2022) (Druziuk 2022).

Ukraine's documentation serves two purposes: providing evidence against Russian war crimes and countering Kremlin disinformation. This digital archive will be vital in preserving the factual narrative of the war (Druziuk 2022).

Legal Frontiers: Crowdsourcing and International Law

Ukraine's digital evidence collection could revolutionize international law. The array of user-submitted content – images, videos, eyewitness accounts – is building a solid case for war crimes tribunals. This innovative approach may set a new precedent in international law, recognizing the significance of open-source intelligence and citizen journalism in legal proceedings. The challenge lies in the digital nature of evidence and its admissibility under international law standards. Thus, Ukraine's efforts are to adapt and influence international legal practices. This digital mobilization raises critical questions about the traditional distinction between civilians and combatants. When civilians use technology like smartphones to aid military efforts, they potentially become active participants in military operations. This involvement could blur the lines between civilian and combatant roles, a distinction fundamental to international humanitarian law, as established by the Geneva Conventions and other legal frameworks (Bergengruen 2022) (Druziuk 2022) (Olejnik 2022).

Conclusion: Crowdsourcing as Ukraine's Beacon of Hope

In these times of adversity, Ukraine's embrace of crowdsourcing stands as a beacon of resilience and innovation, exemplifying the transformative power of technology in the realms of justice, unity, and truth. The nation's pioneering use of digital tools in warfare serves as a learning model for the global community, offering valuable insights into integrating technology in conflict resolution. Moreover, Ukraine's approach underscores the urgent need for clarity in applying international laws in this rapidly evolving digital age. As personal technology continues to reshape the battlefield, the international community must address and adapt to these challenges, ensuring that the principles of justice and sovereignty are upheld in the face of technological advancements. Thus, Ukraine's journey highlights the nation's steadfast spirit in the face of conflict and marks a significant shift in modern warfare and international law (Olejnik 2022).

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Reflective Closing

The unfolding story of Ukraine's digital defence prompts a broader reflection on the role of technology in conflicts. Ukraine's example offers lessons for the international community on leveraging technology for justice and conflict resolution. This narrative highlights Ukraine's creative approach to warfare and emphasizes the transformative power of technology in shaping geopolitical realities. It's a testament to the enduring spirit of the Ukrainian people and their steadfast pursuit of justice and sovereignty.

References

Bergengruen, V. (2022, April 18). How Ukraine is crowdsourcing digital evidence of war crimes. Time. https://time.com/6166781/ukraine-crowdsourcing-war-crimes/

Druziuk, Y. (2022, April 19). A citizen-like chatbot allows Ukrainians to report to the government when they spot Russian troops - here’s how it works. Business Insider. https://www.businessinsider.com/ukraine-military-e-enemy-telegram-app-2022-4

Lawler, D. (2023, May 26). Ukrainians use the same app to file taxes and track Russian troops - axios. AXIOS. https://www.axios.com/2023/05/26/ukraine-diia-app-fedorov-russian-troops

Olejnik, L. (2022, June 6). Smartphones blur the line between civilian and combatant. Wired. https://www.wired.com/story/smartphones-ukraine-civilian-combatant/

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Illegitimate authorities

The European Commission, religious leaders, consultancy firms (Accentur, Mac Kinsey, Ernst and Young, PWC), crowds, senates and social networks are all examples of illegitimate authorities in countries where the people are self-determining as a democracy. Big business like Coca-Cola or Total is powerful; what is illegitimate is the representative of the people who puts the interests of big business before those of the people. Scientists with the title of doctor of science, who are therefore authorities who sell their souls to the multinationals, these sellers of doubt are illegitimate, as the documentary The World According to Monsanto shows.

For example, the European Commission is made up of people appointed by the member countries; they are not elected. The European Parliament, which is elected and therefore legitimate, has no authority because it is only consultative.

The crowd is illegitimate. The angry people in the street are not the ones who have to decide. Citizens are legitimate. They have to decide by referendum to become a legitimate authority.

Religious people have power, but they are not legitimate authorities. Politicians have no business consulting them.

Consultancy firms, including the Fab Four, have no business advising our elected representatives and public authorities. The administration is the arm that implements what has been voted. If the people have decided on such and such a programme for such and such an elected official, that’s what they want. The abuse of these consultancy firms is causing the population of experts in the administration to decline because these posts are being abolished. These consultancy firms serve their most powerful clients, not the people. Civil servants are servants of the people. For example, the entire COVID reaction was steered by Mac Kinsey, even though we have a Ministry of Health.

Senates or upper houses are assemblies of unelected people, often appointed for life, who have the power to block any political change in a country even if the people want it. They can nullify the work of the people’s representatives. They are major obstacles to the will of the people.

Social networks, unlike journalists, have not been to school and do not have a journalist’s card; the protection of their sources is not governed by law. They have no authority to guarantee their information. Social networks are replacing journalism. There is no transparency or ethics. They are commercial companies that sell their influence to private companies, political parties or governments. 73% of 16-30 year-olds get their information solely from social networks, according to the newspaper L’Etudiant.

The police and the army are illegitimate when they serve power rather than the people. They are legitimate when they defend the people. For example, General de Gaulle was legitimate in his appeal of 18 June. General Lafayette sided with the French revolutionaries against the nobility. Napoleon was legitimate when he overthrew parliament.

Courts of exception are illegitimate. Justice is accountable to the people, so why are our elected representatives judged by parliamentary commissions of enquiry, high courts of justice or military tribunals? Industrial tribunals are an aberration. The administrative courts are a form of justice where people judge each other and are not accountable to the people. The arbitration tribunal set up by the European Union judges economic disputes by economic players, not by judges.

The European Central Bank is independent, not subject to the power of elected representatives.

To find out more, read Illegitimate Authority: Facing the Challenges of Our Timeby Noam Chomsky.

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Ecoterrorism: https://www.aurianneor.org/ecoterrorism/

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Naomi Campbell has launched a court action to have the ruling that prevented her from acting as a charity trustee overturned, claiming she was deceived by "systematic fraud" committed by a fellow trustee. The supermodel is now embroiled in a high-stakes court battle that centers on allegations of identity deception and internal misconduct at Fashion for Relief, the poverty charity she founded. Campbell was disqualified in May 2024 from the position of being a charity trustee for five years after an investigation by the Charity Commission. Over two and half years, this inquiry found so much evidence against the organization pointing to serious financial irregularities and mismanagement. The investigation painted a disturbing picture of how the charity's funds, gathered in the most celebrity fashion events of extravagance, were allocated. Instead of reaching the intended causes, the majority of the millions raised found their way to the pockets of a few. Renan Katayama, CC BY-SA 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0, via Wikimedia Commons The commission report, published in September, chronicled the charity's spending at lavish levels. Fashion for Relief was reported to have paid hundreds of thousands of pounds on five-star hotel stays, business class flights, spa treatments, personal security, and even cigarettes for Campbell. Moreover, the report revealed that £290,000 was moved without approval through one of the charity's trustees, Bianka Hellmich, whose actions were caught under strong scrutiny. A new twist in the saga came when a tribunal judge allowed Campbell to appeal the disqualification order. The move has now given her a legal route through which she can challenge the Charity Commission's findings and present new evidence that may reshape the story about her time at the charity. Central to Campbell’s appeal are serious claims regarding the manipulation of her identity by Bianka Hellmich, who is also known as Bianka Tobinska. According to court documents, Campbell alleges that Hellmich created and operated a fraudulent email account that mimicked her identity. This fake account was purportedly used to conduct communications with the charity’s legal representatives, effectively allowing Hellmich to misrepresent Campbell’s involvement in the charity’s management. Campbell argues that this impersonation was not mere administrative error but was rather a deliberate act of trying to cover the truth and prevent her from getting critical updates on the inquiry and subsequent allegations. Campbell's lawyers have also argued that she was misled by the documents presented during Charity Commission's lengthy investigation. She avers that such reports that had meant to provide the clear perspective regarding her function and obligations concerning Fashion for Relief misrepresented a story and involved her falsely in malpractice concerning this charity. "Since the release of the commission report, I have fought for facts. Thus far, that which has surfaced is shocking," said Campbell as quoted in the statement. I want to throw some light upon how easy it is to forge identities online and prevent any one else from having to go through what I have been through. I want those responsible to be held accountable, and justice should be done," she said as her determination to set the record straight shines bright while she pursues her legal challenge. The drama unfolding at Fashion for Relief does not only tarnish Campbell's personal reputation but also provides reflection on wider issues related to governance and accountability within charitable organizations. The inquiry conducted by the Charity Commission noted that representations in writing disputing Campbell's disqualification had been submitted on behalf of both Campbell and Hellmich as early as August 2023, which is a good time before the full results of the investigations were published. This detail has further complicated the case, as it indicates that both parties had long known about discrepancies in the charity's management prior to the public's awareness of the financial malpractice. Bianka Hellmich, whose actions are now at the heart of Campbell's allegations, has flatly denied any wrongdoing. "There's absolutely no truth to the allegations," Hellmich told the Guardian. Despite this denial, the court papers suggest that Hellmich's behavior was anything but innocuous. The documents claim that while ostensibly assisting Campbell, Hellmich engaged in a calculated scheme to mislead her and manipulate the charity's operations for personal benefit. Campbell’s legal action is being closely watched by both legal experts and members of the philanthropic community. The case is expected to set an important precedent regarding the use of digital communication tools in the management of charitable organizations. With the increasing reliance on technology, the potential for identity manipulation has become a critical issue, and this case may prompt charities to re-evaluate their internal controls and verification processes. The Charity Commission for England and Wales has accepted the tribunal's interim judgment, quoted that the judge held that it would require Campbell to prove "very serious allegations of wrongdoing against a fellow trustee." The commission's spokesperson said, "The commission notes the tribunal's initial ruling and the judge's comment that the case will require Ms Campbell to prove very serious allegations of wrongdoing against a fellow trustee.". These are serious allegations for the courts to consider, and we will continue to cooperate fully with the tribunal as it does so," the spokesperson said. The spokesperson's words imply that the regulatory body is prepared to support a thorough legal examination of the facts, ensuring all aspects of the case are brought to light. On a broader scale, the case has sparked the question of accountability within the charity sector. Detractors have cited the fact that misallocating funds and abusing personal identities contributes to eroding public confidence in charitable institutions, especially those relying on famous faces and celebrities. The case against Fashion for Relief has been debated on issues about how charities protect themselves against fraud from the inside and what implications unchecked power in trustees would hold. For her part, Campbell remained unyielding in her stance to ensure that the mission of her charity does not get blemished by the actions of those who have exploited its resources. "Having begun legal action, I will have more to say in due course. This is just the beginning. As I have said before, I have never undertaken philanthropic work for personal gain, nor will I ever do so," she added. Her statement reflects not only her personal resolve but also a broader commentary on the importance of integrity and transparency in philanthropic endeavors. As the legal process unfolds, both the supporters and detractors of Campbell's charity will be watching closely to see how the court adjudicates these serious allegations. The outcome of the appeal could have lasting ramifications for how charities are governed and could lead to significant reforms in how financial oversight is conducted within high-profile philanthropic organizations. The controversy surrounding Fashion for Relief underscores the challenges that arise when the allure of celebrity and large-scale fundraising intersect with the need for rigorous financial and ethical oversight. For Naomi Campbell, the fight is not merely about clearing her name—it is about restoring trust in an institution that was meant to serve the public good, and ensuring that the systems in place are robust enough to prevent similar incidents in the future. Read the full article

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Montréal real estate market – Consequences of rising rents for tenants and landlords

Record rent increases: Average increase of 5.9% in 2025, reaching almost 10% in two years, one of the highest in 30 years.

Direct impact on tenants: rising housing costs, migration to more affordable neighborhoods and the rise of home ownership.

Opportunity for landlords: Adjustment of rents in line with inflation and increased charges, with possible increases of over 5.9% based on actual costs.

Impact on the real estate market: Return of investors, increase in plex and condo sales, and rebalancing of the rental market.

Adaptation strategies: Tenants and homeowners need to adapt through negotiation, exploration of new housing options or real estate investment.

In 2025, the rental market in Montreal and Quebec will see a historic rise in rents, the highest in 30 years, with an average increase of 5.9% for unheated units, according to the Rental Administration Tribunal (TAL). This rise, of almost 10% over two years, comes against a backdrop of high inflation and a property market under pressure, exacerbated by the housing crisis.

Faced with this situation, tenants have to adapt their budgets and, for some, consider changing accommodation or even buying a property. For their part, landlords will see this increase as an opportunity to adjust rents to their rising expenses, and de facto their yield, while ensuring they remain competitive on the market.

This dynamic will have a profound influence on the Montreal real estate market: more people are moving, investors are returning to rental properties, and more and more tenants are considering buying as a viable alternative to renting.

In this article, we analyze the reasons for this rise in rents, its impact on tenants and owners, and strategies for adapting to this new real estate reality.

Time needed: 7 minutes

Why will rents rise so much in 2025?

How much will rent rise for tenants in 2025?

What rent increase can landlords apply in 2025?

The impact of rising rents on the real estate market

Rent increase strategy for tenants and landlords

Why will rents rise so much in 2025?

The year 2025 marks another significant rise in rents in Quebec, with an average increase of 5.9% for unheated dwellings and variable adjustments for other housing types. This increase, decided by the Housing Administrative Tribunal (TAL), is the largest in the last 30 years.

Several economic and structural factors explain this trend:

1. An economic context under stress

This decision can be explained by a number of economic factors, including :

Persistent inflation: Despite a slowdown from the peaks of 2022-2023, inflation continues to affect the costs of energy, materials and maintenance services for rental properties.

Rising management costs: building maintenance, administrative costs, property manager salaries, etc.

Rising property insurance premiums: With inflation and rising weather-related claims, insurance is costing building owners more.

2. Strong growth in housing demand

At the same time, demand in the rental property market continues unabated:

Imbalance between supply and demand: Montreal is experiencing a housing shortage, with a vacancy rate of around 2%, limiting options for renters.

Influx of residents: Immigration and the attraction of the metropolis continue to fuel demand for rental housing, despite the slowdown sought by the government, particularly in central neighbourhoods.

Fewer new builds: Growth in housing starts is struggling to keep pace with rental demand, putting further pressure on the market.

The Rental Board’s decision on rent increases

Each year, the TAL proposes a rate of rent increase based on the costs incurred by landlords. In 2024, the recommended average increase was 4%, rising to 5.9% in 2025, a cumulative increase of almost 10% in two years.

This increase is correlated to the overall rise of the real estate market in Montreal and Quebec. Don’t miss any market analysis with our weekly articles to decipher the latest trends and opportunities:

How much will rent rise for tenants in 2025?

With average rents rising by 5.9% in 2025, on top of the 4% increase in 2024, this means a cumulative rise of almost 10% in two years. This has a direct impact on tenants’ household budgets.

Example over one year (2024 → 2025) A rent of $1,500 in 2024 rises to around $1,589 in 2025, an annual increase of $1,068. A home costing $2,000 in 2024 will rise to $2,118, an annual increase of more than $1,400.

Example over two years (2023 → 2025, cumulative 10% increase) A rent of $1,500 in 2023 rises to $1,560 in 2024, then to $1,653 in 2025, i.e. an additional $153 per month over two years (+$1,836 annually). A home costing $2,000 in 2023 rises to $2,080 in 2024, then to $2,178 in 2025, for an annual increase of nearly $2,200 over two years.

For families and students, these increases may call into question their ability to stay in their current accommodation.

What is the maximum rent increase in 2025?

The 5.9% increase announced by the Housing Court is an average, but some tenants could face a higher increase due to :

Indexation of charges: If the landlord pays for electricity or heating, he can adjust the rent in line with increases in energy costs.

Major renovations: If major renovations have been carried out (roofing, windows, heating, etc.), the owner may apply an additional increase.

Municipal increases: In some cities, where property taxes have risen more rapidly, landlords can pass on these costs to rents.

What rent increase can landlords apply in 2025?

Quebec landlords can apply an average rent increase of 5.9% for unheated dwellings, according to the recommendations of the Tribunal administratif du logement (TAL). However, certain adjustments are possible depending on the additional expenses borne by the owner.

Standard 5.9% increase: how is it calculated?

The TAL establishes a prime rate of increase each year, based on :

Inflation and rising housing operating costs.

Changes in municipal and school taxes.

Variations in energy and maintenance costs.

Factors allowing rent increases in excess of 5.9%.

Owners can justify a higher increase if certain costs have risen significantly:

1. Owner-heated dwelling

If the landlord assumes the cost of heating or electricity, he can pass on the increase in energy rates to the tenant. This increase varies according to the type of energy used (electricity, gas, fuel oil) and the new tariffs applied.

2. Increase in municipal charges and taxes

If the municipal property tax or school tax increases, the homeowner can request a proportional increase. Montreal and several other municipalities have announced property tax increases for 2025, which will have a direct impact on rental costs.

3. Major work carried out on the building

If major renovations have been carried out (roofing, windows, insulation, heating), an additional increase may be requested. The owner must provide invoices and comply with the TAL calculation to establish a fair increase.

How do you calculate rent increases for landlords?

The Housing Administrative Tribunal provides an official calculation grid enabling homeowners to determine the increase they can apply, based on their actual costs.

Steps to calculate the increase :

1. Use the TAL calculation tool: Available on the TAL website, this tool allows you to precisely calculate the increase based on eligible expenses.

2. Take into account expenses and renovations: If additional expenses are incurred (heating, taxes, work), they can be included in the calculation.

3. Provide the necessary proof: Any increase in excess of 5.9% must be accompanied by proof (invoices, tax statements, etc.).

To access the TAL calculation tool: Official TAL calculator

Schedule of increases applicable in 2025

Discover the official grid of achievable TAL increases:

See an example of calculation provided by TAL:

Thus, the 5.9% increase is the norm for unheated homes, but adjustments are possible depending on the homeowner’s additional expenses. Before applying a higher increase, they must comply with the TAL rules and justify their increases with evidence (invoices, tax notices, etc.).

The impact of rising rents on the real estate market

The sharp rise in rents in 2025 will impact not only tenants and landlords, but also the entire Montreal real estate market. Several trends emerge from this situation, influencing tenant choices, the return of investors and the evolution of the resale market.

Tenants forced to move or buy

Faced with a cumulative increase of almost 10% in two years, many renters are having to re-evaluate their options: staying rented despite the increase, or considering buying a property.

Cost of rent vs. cost of a mortgage

With a cumulative increase of almost 10% in two years, many tenants will have to review their situation. Some will choose to stay renting by accepting this increase, but others will decide to move or become homeowners.

One of the key factors in this consideration is the comparison between the cost of rent and the cost of a mortgage. With the gradual fall in interest rates, buying a property is becoming a more viable option for some tenants, especially those with a sufficient down payment. Monthly mortgage payments are starting to approach the amount of their rent, making the purchase more attractive in the long term.

Faced with this reality, tenants are likely to move to more affordable neighborhoods. With rents in the city center skyrocketing, many households will be looking for more affordable options in the suburbs. Developing sectors offering good value for money are becoming particularly sought-after.

Finally, this situation is encouraging the emergence of a new wave of first-time buyers, particularly in the entry-level condo segment. For those who were still hesitating to buy, the rise in rents is encouraging them to invest in a property.

Investors back in the rental market

Rising rents, combined with falling interest rates, are making property investment attractive once again. After a wait-and-see period, investors are expected to return to the market, particularly in the small and medium-sized rental property sector.

Plexes are expected to become profitable again, as higher rents cover a larger portion of the mortgage. Until recently, rising financing costs had held back investors, but with falling interest rates, property profitability is gradually returning.

This dynamic should translate into an increase in transactions in the duplex, triplex, fourplex and fiveplex segments, which are particularly popular with owner-occupiers looking to maximize their investment.

At the same time, lower interest rates should boost purchases, making financing more accessible to investors. Those who had left the market because of unfavorable conditions are likely to return, attracted by a more stable market and rising rental income. With more attractive yields, many players will be looking to strategically reposition themselves by acquiring buildings offering good value potential.

In 2025, expect the most sought-after properties to be plexes and small rental buildings, which offer a good balance between acquisition cost and rental profitability, as well as downtown rental condos, which enjoy strong demand and require less management than an income property. Finally, buildings requiring major renovation will continue to attract buyers looking to generate long-term added value.

“With rents rising and rates falling, plexes are once again becoming strategic investments. By 2025, we expect renewed interest from buyers, particularly owner-occupiers looking to combine residence and profitability.”

Kyle Shapcott – leader in real estate

Greater supply on the resale market

With pressure on rents and changing interest rates, some rental property owners may opt to sell rather than continue operating. This trend will contribute to an increase in supply on the resale market, particularly in the income property segment.

Some landlords, anxious to cash in on their gains after several years of rising prices and worried about their tenants’ possible flight, may put their properties up for sale. This will result in an increase in inventory, offering more choice to buyers interested in real estate investment.

For their part, tenants looking to buy will fuel demand, which should focus on affordable housing, particularly entry-level condos and small plexes. All this could help sustain price growth despite the increase in available inventory.

Rent increase strategy for tenants and landlords

With rents having risen by almost 10% in two years, it’s essential to adopt the right strategies to optimize your situation, whether you’re a tenant or an owner. Here are a few recommendations for navigating this new real estate context in 2025.

Advice for tenants faced with rising rents

Negotiating rent with your landlord: Before accepting a rent increase, it’s a good idea to talk things over with your landlord. Some may be open to a more moderate increase in exchange for a long-term commitment. A lease extension of 24 or 36 months can secure a more stable rate.

Evaluate the cost of buying a property: With falling interest rates, some renters may find that the monthly cost of a mortgage becomes comparable to their rent. It’s a good idea to analyze your borrowing capacity and see whether buying real estate might be a better long-term option.

Explore other neighborhoods or housing options: Faced with soaring rents in the city center, there are several alternatives:

Look for emerging neighborhoods offering better value for money.

Consider sharing or intergenerational housing to reduce costs.

Take advantage of the new housing subsidies and grants on offer in 2025.

Challenging an excessive increase with the TAL: If the requested increase seems disproportionate, the tenant can lodge a challenge with the TAL (Tribunal administratif du logement). The owner must then justify the increase in terms of the established criteria.

Advice for landlords on rising rents

With rents rising by almost 10% in two years, landlords are having to adapt their property management to maximize profitability while complying with the rules of the Housing Administrative Tribunal (HAT). A well-justified increase in rental income and a good relationship with tenants are essential to take advantage of this new market dynamic. Here are the strategies to adopt in 2025:

Justifying and applying an increase in line with TAL rules: To avoid disputes, it is essential to :

Use the official TAL calculation tool to determine a justified increase.

Provide tenants with transparent information, explaining the costs that have risen (taxes, energy, maintenance, etc.).

Optimize the profitability of your property: With rents rising and interest rates falling, property owners need to think long-term to maximize their investments:

Renovate units to add value and justify a higher increase.

Evaluate the possibility of converting a property into a furnished rental if local demand allows.

Anticipate maintenance and repairs to avoid unexpected costs.

Attracting and retaining quality tenants:A reliable tenant who pays rent on time is an asset. It may be more advantageous to :

Limit excessive increases to maintain a good tenant over the long term.

Offer benefits (minor work, maintenance included) to foster a lasting agreement.

Take advantage of the return of investors to sell at the right time: Some owners may want to sell their rental property at a strategic moment:

With higher rents, the value of rental properties can increase.

The return of investors in 2025 could make it possible to sell at a more attractive price.

Conclusion

Rising rents in 2025 represent a major turning point for the Montreal real estate market. Between rising costs for tenants and a gradual return of investors, the rental landscape is in a state of flux. For some renters, this increase will accelerate the transition to home ownership, while others will have to rethink their housing strategy by exploring more affordable neighborhoods or opting for solutions such as sharing.

Landlords, for their part, benefit from an opportunity to adjust rents, but must remain competitive to avoid vacancies. The market for plexes and rental properties is regaining its attractiveness, buoyed by improved yields and more flexible financing conditions.

Against this backdrop, it is crucial for tenants and owners to adopt the right strategies to optimize their situation and take advantage of the new dynamics of the real estate market.

For personalized advice and successful real estate projects, contact our team of real estate brokers in Montreal.

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"Unyielding Persistence: Overcoming Time's Play in the Pursuit of Justice"

In the relentless pursuit of a dream, sometimes life throws curveballs that test our resolve and patience. For Rakshit Shivam Prakash, an aspiring UPSC candidate, the journey was marked by unforeseen challenges and unexpected turns. Just when he thought all hope was lost, a twist of fate and unwavering persistence brought him back into the race for justice.

Rakshit Shivam Prakash v. Union of India & Another

WP (Civil)890/2023

Before the Supreme Court of India

Hear by Hon'ble Mr. Justice P S Narasimha J & Hon'ble Mr. Justice Pankaj Mithal J

A Battle Against Time: The Pursuit of Justice

In the intricate journey of aspiring for a position in the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), Rakshit Shivam Prakash found himself amidst unexpected challenges. The year was 2014, and the rigorous selection process for the Civil Services Examination was underway. Rakshit qualified through the Prelims, Mains, and even the Interview. He was called for a medical examination on April 29, 2015, conducted by the Central Standing Medical Board. However, fate had a different plan; he was declared ‘temporarily unfit’ due to a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 31.75, just above the prescribed standard of 30 BMI. A re-medical test was scheduled for July 14, 2015.

Then, an unusual twist occurred. On July 4, 2015, UPSC published the final result, and Rakshit’s name was absent. Disheartened and assuming the selection process was over, he missed the re-medical test. It seemed that time had conspired against him, leaving him to face the harsh reality of unfulfilled dreams.

But, as they say, the most amazing things happen when you least expect them. On January 19, 2016, a consolidated reserve list of 126 candidates was published to fill remaining posts. Astonishingly, Rakshit secured the 93rd rank in this list. Candidates ranked below him were allocated services, reigniting his hopes and transforming his disappointment into a legitimate claim.

Rakshit approached the Central Administrative Tribunal in Patna, seeking equal treatment as others in the reserve list. However, his application was dismissed based on a similar case of Mr. K. Rajashekhara Reddy, who also missed qualifying in the medical examination. Undeterred, Rakshit filed a Writ Petition before the High Court of Patna.

During the pendency of his Writ Petition, a surprising development occurred. The High Court of Telangana ruled in favor of Mr. K. Rajashekhara Reddy on April 6, 2021, and the Supreme Court later directed a re-medical examination, finding him fit for all services. This decision rekindled Rakshit’s determination, leading him to withdraw his Writ Petition and make a fresh representation to the Respondent Authorities.

However, his representation was met with a setback. The Department of Personnel and Training upheld the Government’s stance on the time limit for medical re-examination, confirming his status as ‘Unfit for all Services.’ This led Rakshit to approach the Supreme Court under Article 32, seeking directions for allocation of service and a re-medical examination.

In August 2023, the Supreme Court entertained his petition. Despite rejecting his plea for allocation of service and consequential benefits, the Court acknowledged the unique circumstances. It directed a re-medical examination to be conducted within four weeks, providing a glimmer of hope amidst the prolonged struggle.

Rakshit’s story exemplifies how unusual circumstances and the passage of time can either thwart or favor our aspirations. Whether it was the unexpected twist of finding his name in the reserve list or the favorable decision for a re-medical examination, it underscores the importance of persistence and vigilance in the face of adversity.

Seema Bhatnagar

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BREAKING! Trump’s Military Alliance Launches Final Strike Against Global Elites!

The global elite’s empire is crumbling. With Trump back in office, the military alliance is executing a massive, coordinated operation to dismantle their control over humanity. This isn’t just a political shift—it’s the dawn of liberation.

Phase One: Exposing the Shadows Powered by quantum surveillance, the alliance is monitoring every elite move. Underground bunkers, offshore accounts, trafficking networks—nothing is hidden. Reports of seismic activity near elite strongholds confirm that precision strikes are underway. These aren’t accidents; they’re the destruction of the cabal’s infrastructure.

Phase Two: Taking Down Leaders Elite figures—heads of state, CEOs, and financial magnates—are being quietly detained. Assets are frozen, wealth is being redistributed, and tribunals are being prepared. Evidence will soon expose their crimes in the most public way imaginable.

Phase Three: Destroying the Cabal’s Infrastructure From underground bases to hidden energy monopolies, the alliance is dismantling the elite’s systems of control. Free energy technologies suppressed for decades are being released, breaking their financial grip. Media networks used for propaganda are being taken over to ensure the truth reaches the masses.

Phase Four: Public Revelations The Emergency Broadcast System (EBS) will soon unveil the elite’s darkest secrets—ritual abuse, global manipulation, and the suppression of life-saving technologies. Mass arrests are imminent, signaling the collapse of their power.

Elite Safe Havens Are Gone No more escape routes. Underground cities are destroyed, islands secured, and rogue space programs disabled. The elites are cornered, their reign nearing its end.

The Final Phase: Reclaiming Humanity The Quantum Financial System is dismantling central banks. Corrupt global institutions like the UN and WHO are being exposed and replaced with transparent, sovereignty-driven systems. Trump’s administration is prioritizing the release of life-changing technologies and restoring constitutional law.

A Call to Patriots The elites are desperate. Expect false flags, economic sabotage, and global chaos as their last stand. But with Trump at the helm, humanity stands united, ready to reclaim freedom.

The storm is here. The reckoning has begun. Prepare for liberation, patriots.

[therepublicreport]

SSC CGL Tier 2 exam: Additional 609 candidates to appear following CAT order, check official notice here

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has issued a notice regarding the Tier 2 Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination scheduled for January 20, 2025. In compliance with an order from the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Principal Bench, 525 additional candidates from the CGL examination have been permitted to appear for Tier-II.Earlier, SSC released the CGL Tier 1 result on December 5,…

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Dear Los Angeles Film Critics Association/ Chicago Film Critics Association/ New York Film Critics Circle:

Dear Los Angeles Times/ Chicago Tribune/ New York Times:

This is Michael Chang writing; hope you are well! I have been meaning to present you REMOTE CONTROL FRONTAL AND BACK VIEW ALL ALONG; the VISIONARY STATEMENT of HOLLYWOOD CIVILITY AND CELEBRITY CIVILIAN has been FULFILLED; enjoy:

I’m Michael Chang, and I proudly serve your local, national, and international news under your daily, weekly, and monthly news. I am a Christian believer, and I would not and will not express my viewpoints, not until and not unless I get full approval from your newsroom. I’m an ec2^3 user, and I customize my own service; I’m a social administrations and facilitations user, and I personalize my own service. Partial synchronization is my preferable correspondence method, and feel free to get back to me via BOTH e-mail AND social media. (6:28 PM EST, Friday, January 3, 2025)

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“No idolatry please; thank you.”

“Hi, how are you? Pleased to meet you! Care to seek me in the nearest public domain situated in (municipal code or municipality) to seek the most reliable attractions, hotels and lounges, cafes and restaurants, and all that local stature? Where else? Charmed! (dialogue in transition to conversation)…”

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“¿Hola, cómo estás? ¡Encantado de conocerte! ¿Le importaría buscarme en el dominio público más cercano ubicado en (código municipal o municipio) para buscar las atracciones, hoteles y salones, cafés y restaurantes más confiables, y toda esa talla local? ¿Dónde más? ¡Encantado! (diálogo en transición a conversación)…”

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"Salut comment vas-tu? Heureux de vous rencontrer! Voulez-vous me chercher dans le domaine public le plus proche situé dans (code municipal ou municipalité) pour rechercher les attractions, les hôtels et les salons, les cafés et les restaurants les plus fiables, et toute cette stature locale ? Où d'autre ? Charmé! (dialogue en transition vers conversation)… »

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你好, 怎麼樣? 很高興認識你！想要在位於（市政法規或自治市）最近的公共領域尋找我，以尋找最可靠的景點、酒店和休息室、咖啡館和餐廳以及所有當地的地位嗎？還有哪裡？迷住了！（對話過渡到對話）…”

(Nǐ hǎo, zěnme yàng? Hěn gāoxìng rènshí nǐ! Xiǎng yào zài wèiyú (shìzhèng fǎguī huò zìzhì shì) zuìjìn de gōnggòng lǐngyù xúnzhǎo wǒ, yǐ xúnzhǎo zuì kěkào de jǐngdiǎn, jiǔdiàn hé xiūxí shì, kāfēi guǎn hé cāntīng yǐjí suǒyǒu dāngdì dì dìwèi ma? Hái yǒu nǎlǐ? Mí zhùle! (Duìhuà guòdù dào duìhuà)…”









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[poshadvo]

Sexual Harassment at Workplace Act, 2013 - Proposed Modifications to the Posh

The Bill introduced in the Rajya Sabha, published in the Gazette of India on December 08, 2023. Following are proposed Amendments to POSH Act roles, 1.Nullification of Local Complaints Committee (LC) replaced by Employment Tribunal. "Local Committee" replaced with "Employment Tribunal" throughout POSH Act. Employment Tribunal empowered to treat sexual harassment cases as legal trials for increased efficiency and conviction rates.

Constitution of Employment Tribunal Chairperson: Retired female judge of District Court. Members include retired female judge, social activist, woman from the district, sociologists, and female advocates.

Prolonged Timeframe for Complaints Section 9 modified for aggrieved women to file complaints within a reasonable timeframe. Employment Tribunal can extend the time limit with written justification based on circumstances.

Rectifying Terminology Inconsistencies Substitution of "recommend to" with "direct" in Section 13(3) to make IC's recommendations binding. Section 13(4) amended to ensure the employer or District Judge acts upon Employment Tribunal's directions within sixty days. Subject in focus Evolving the Legal Landscape: Proposed Modifications to the Sexual Harassment at Workplace Act, 2013 NOTE FOR IC AND HR A pending Bill titled Sexual Harassment at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Amendment Act, 2022, is currently in the Rajya Sabha. The Gazette of India contains details of the proposed amendments published on December 08, 2023. Note this is 'BILL' at this stage ; for becoming an Act it requires review and approval at Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, and Presidential Assent. If successful, it will be named the PoSH (Amendment) Act, 2024. Given this is not yet a Law . Kindly note you are not required to amend policies or training material based on the proposed amendments. Case in focus Supreme Court's Ruling in Union of India & Ors. v. Dilip Paul: A Contextual Perspective Background of the Case: Dilip Paul, the respondent, served as the Local Head of the Service Selection Board in Assam. A female employee in the same office filed a sexual harassment complaint against him in two stages. Initial inquiries failed to substantiate the allegations, leading to a Central Complaints Committee inquiry finding the respondent guilty. The respondent approached the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) to cancel the inquiry, but CAT refrained from expressing opinions. The Guwahati High Court (HC) limited the Central Complaints Committee's jurisdiction to the first complaint, setting aside its findings. An appeal was then filed before the Supreme Court (SC), resulting in the overturning of the HC judgment. Court's Observations: The bench, led by CJI DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, emphasized considering sexual harassment allegations in the broader case context, not solely based on procedural violations. The SC warned against undue sympathy towards the accused, emphasizing a balanced approach in such cases. Highlighted the HC's limited jurisdiction, cautioning against functioning as an appellate authority. Case in focus Supreme Court's Ruling in Union of India & Ors. v. Dilip Paul: A Contextual Perspective Stressed that a mere procedural violation doesn't automatically imply prejudice to the respondent. The HC was criticized for overlooking established court principles and unreasonably setting aside the disciplinary authority's punishment order. Conclusion: The SC's ruling underscores the need to assess sexual harassment allegations within a comprehensive case perspective, balancing procedural aspects with the broader context. The judgment reinforces the principle of avoiding hyper-technicalities in favor of a fair and contextual evaluation in such sensitive matters. The decision reaffirms the limited role of the HC in matters of this nature and urges adherence to established legal principles in disciplinary proceedings