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Critics, pollsters warn Canadians are wary of AI, want government to set guardrails
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026
OTTAWA — The federal government is set to launch its new national artificial intelligence strategy soon — but critics say it hasn’t done enough to listen to Canadians and pollsters are warning that a skeptical public wants the government to put rules in place. “We see more of an inclination to want government to be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trade minister: ‘Important’ to engage India on expanding trade
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026
DAVOS — International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu says it’s “important” to expand trade and economic opportunities with India, particularly in agriculture and energy products. He says formal trade negotiations for a new economic agreement are expected to launch in February and that Canada aims to take a pragmatic approach to improving strained bilateral ties. Sidhu ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news: Carney wraps up in Davos; Canada’s cyberspy agency in violation?
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed … Carney wraps up world tour today in Switzerland Prime Minister Mark Carney is wrapping up his nine-day trip around the world today — a tour aimed at drumming up investment abroad that has attracted some cross-partisan criticism. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cyberspy agency breached law by directing actions at Canadian: watchdog report
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026
OTTAWA — The national intelligence watchdog says Canada’s cyberspy agency violated a law that forbids it from focusing on Canadians when it analyzed information from an electronic device. The National Security and Intelligence Review Agency details the lapse in a newly released report that looked at how the Communications Security Establishment and the Canadian Security ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec’s Charlevoix region left scrambling after labour dispute closes ski resort
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026
MONTREAL — The sudden closure of a major ski resort because of a labour dispute has thrown Quebec’s Charlevoix region into uncertainty, threatening winter-season revenues for local businesses. “Ninety-nine per cent of our revenue here comes from tourism,” said Serge Bilodeau, mayor of Petite-Rivière-St-François, the village at the base of Le Massif de Charlevoix, a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Watchdog says funding needed to avoid the ‘collapse’ of whistle-blowing
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026
OTTAWA — Canada’s integrity watchdog has issued an urgent funding request to the federal government warning the “whistle-blowing regime” is at risk. Public Sector Integrity Commissioner of Canada Harriet Solloway sent a letter to Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali last week asking for a one-time injection of $6.7 million and around $14.3 million in additional ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lawyers to make submissions at bail hearing for man accused in Ryan Wedding case
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026
TORONTO — Lawyers are expected to make their submissions today at a bail hearing for an Ontario man accused of laundering hundreds of millions of dollars for an international drug smuggling ring. Rolan Sokolovski, a jeweller and former professional poker player, is seeking to be released ahead of his extradition hearing. Sokolovski is one of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney wraps up his world tour today with meetings in Switzerland
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026
DAVOS — Prime Minister Mark Carney is wrapping up his nine-day trip around the world today — a tour aimed at drumming up investment abroad that has attracted some cross-partisan criticism. Carney is currently in Switzerland for the World Economic Forum, where he is set to meet with investors and attend a lunch with other ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. energy minister Dix says North Coast Transmission Line will boost LNG project
By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026
British Columbia’s Energy Minister Adrian Dix says an agreement between BC Hydro and the Nisga’a First Nation will help power a planned floating LNG terminal in northwestern B.C. across the finish line. Dix said the agreement, marked by the signing of a memorandum of understanding in Prince George, B.C., on Tuesday, will see the North ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nunavut politicians raise Greenland flag as Trump escalates annexation threat
By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026
IQALUIT — Members of Nunavut’s legislative assembly raised Greenland’s flag Tuesday to show in solidarity with the Inuit-majority island pushing back against annexation threats from U.S. President Donald Trump. Speaker David Joanasie said dozens attended the afternoon flag-raising outside the legislature in downtown Iqaluit, including Premier John Main, the representative of the Danish consulate in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec byelection will be held in Chicoutimi riding on Feb. 23
By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026
QUÉBEC — Quebec Premier François Legault has called a byelection for the riding of Chicoutimi on Feb. 23. The riding in the Saguenay—Lac-St-Jean region has been vacant since September, when former cabinet minister Andrée Laforest announced she was leaving provincial politics. Legault, who announced his own impending departure from politics last week, had six months ... Read More »
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