As Canada plans to send election observers to Armenia, advocates warn of a democratic backslide
As the federal government prepares to send seven election observers to Armenia, an advocacy group featuring the former president of Human Rights Watch is warning Canada and its Western allies of democratic backsliding prior to the June vote. Source link
Canada wants sovereign AI data centres. What does that actually mean?
Canada wants to build data centres that are not just physically located here, but controlled here — a distinction experts say could determine whether the country can reduce its dependence on U.S. tech giants and keep Canadian data subject to Canadian rules. Source link
Sobeys, Loblaw under fire for maple washing, as Sobeys ditches maple leaf symbol in stores
More than a year after the Buy Canadian movement took root, grocery giants Loblaw and Sobeys are facing increased scrutiny over “maple washing” — the practice of promoting imported goods as homegrown. Source link
Ontario starts crackdown on ticket resale above face value
Letters notifying resellers of inspection were sent out last week, and investigators are starting to inspect ticket resellers and big companies like StubHub this week, according to Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement Stephen Crawford. But resale sites say they’re still looking for guidance on how to implement the rules. Source link
Federal Court grants request to group constitutional challenges against new asylum law
Immigration lawyers across Canada are co-ordinating a constitutional challenge against Ottawa’s new asylum law, with three dozen cases already filed in Federal Court. Source link
Chris Mason: Potential leadership challengers jostle for positions
Sir Keir Starmer and his backers argue a leadership contest would paralyse the government for months. Source link
Madonna, Shakira & BTS to headline World Cup half-time show
Madonna, Shakira and K-pop boy band BTS will headline the Super Bowl-style half-time show at this summer’s World Cup final. Source link
Watch: Angela Rayner settles tax affairs – what now?
BBC chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman explains what this could mean for a potential Labour leadership contest. Source link
City's historic Assembly Rooms to be repaired
York Conservation Trust says the Grade I-listed building needs work to its roof and portico. Source link
Business groups lament migration plan as Taylor speaks
The Coalition wants to limit Australia’s net migration intake to only one person per new home built, but businesses say the economy needs a “sustainable” migration program. Source link