Category Archives: Canada
Anand tells UN that Canada seeks 'strategic autonomy,' relies on civil debate
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says Canada's foreign policy is guided by establishing autonomy in strategic fields to limit superpower coercion, along with aspirations to lead middle po...
Sep 26, 2026
'Horrifying': Focus on Tumbler Ridge shooter's AI chats
An article published by U.S. magazine Mother Jones this week provides a vivid account of what it says were conversations between the Tumbler Ridge shooter and an OpenAI chatbot. The report, which does...
Sep 26, 2026
MPs split on whether AI should be used in House of Commons
OTTAWA - Members of Parliament are split on whether - and how - artificial intelligence should be used by lawmakers following a report that said the technology is being used to write a significant amo...
Sep 25, 2026
Anand says Canada supports LGBTQ+ rights despite Ottawa's silence on Turkey crackdown
OTTAWA - Canada has kept silent on Turkey's crackdown on LGBTQ+ groups as it seeks a trade deal, but Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says that should not be interpreted as a lack of concern for o...
Sep 25, 2026
B.C.'s Eby says NDP would tax new, unsold condos, raise speculation, vacancy fees
VICTORIA - British Columbia NDP Leader David Eby said a new tax on unsold condominiums would improve housing affordability, but the election promise is drawing criticism from the Conservatives and mix...
Sep 25, 2026
Competition bureau to publish a call for information on grocery pricing policies
OTTAWA - Canada's competition bureau will move next week to begin gathering information on retail grocery pricing policies. The agency is tasked with protecting and promoting competition for the benef...
Sep 25, 2026
B.C. attorney general seeks Criminal Code change after Tumbler Ridge AI chat report
British Columbia's attorney general says she has asked the federal government to change the Criminal Code to ensure accountability for artificial intelligence companies after a "disturbing" report tha...
Sep 25, 2026
Canadian charged with voting fraud in the U.S. for casting ballot in 3 elections
OTTAWA - A Canadian has been charged in the United States with three counts of voter fraud for casting ballots in three elections without being a U.S. citizen. The U.S. Attorney's Office for Florida s...
Sep 25, 2026
Trump's trade czar says he sees no urgent need to get a trade deal with Canada
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump's trade czar said Friday he sees no urgent need to get a deal with Canada as the bilateral relationship continues to be rocked by escalating tariffs. "The real...
Sep 25, 2026
Quebec City man charged with making death threats against Prime Minister Mark Carney
MONTREAL - RCMP say a Quebec City man is facing charges after he allegedly threatened Prime Minister Mark Carney. The 45-year-old suspect appeared in court on Thursday, where he was charged with utter...
Sep 25, 2026