For two years, Palestinians across the Gaza Strip have faced unrelenting bombardment, mass hunger and recurring displacement as Israeli fighting continues in the desolate territory.
The move was widely seen as a strongarm tactic to pressure lawmakers to reopen government, as party leaders remain seemingly at an impasse on day 7 of the shutdown.
Multiple local companies running babysitting, first aid and home alone courses in Alberta told CBC News they saw a surge in interest from parents as the teachers' strike drew near.