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I Swear director says he can 'essentially relate to everyone's point of view' over BAFTAs controversy
Writer-director Kirk Jones discusses making the biographical drama I Swear and revealing the complexity of Tourette syndrome. He says he wanted to make a film that both entertains and enlightens viewers about the neurological condition, while highlighting the need for greater compassion and awareness. Source link
Standing up to bullies: Lithuania’s playbook for surviving economic warfare, and what Canada can learn
Once a target of Russian and Chinese economic coercion, Lithuania has turned pressure into policy. By rapidly diversifying trade, severing energy ties with Moscow and investing in defence and tech, the Baltic state built resilience and saw growth. Its experience now offers Canada a cautionary, and increasingly relevant, roadmap. Source link
Why China's looking to the skies to thwart Taiwan's diplomatic outreach
In its ongoing territorial dispute with Taiwan, China may be looking toward the sky as a new way to thwart the island’s attempts at building diplomatic ties. China was accused of pressuring three African countries to withdraw their permission to allow Taiwan’s president to fly over their territories. Source link
The important questions raised by Parliament's game of musical chairs
Beneath the partisan acrimony and overheated language, there are useful and important questions about how Canada’s parliamentary democracy works and how it is supposed to work. Source link
What is the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, and why are scientists worried about it slowing down?
The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) helps nourish aquatic ecosystems and is part of the reason Europe has milder temperatures than places in Canada at the same latitude. But lately scientists are concerned that it is slowing down and could even potentially collapse. Source link
Ontario hospitals announce job cuts as nearly three-quarters try to climb out of financial holes
Several Ontario hospitals have announced job cuts in recent months as they try to climb out of financial holes, a situation critics say will likely keep repeating. Source link
Carney talks CUSMA review with Mexican president as official negotiations loom
Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Friday as the two countries are gearing up for the North American trade agreement review this year. Source link
Rob Reiner's son Jake describes 'living nightmare' after parents' murder
Jake Reiner, the eldest son of Rob and Michelle Reiner, published a tribute to his late parents on Friday and described the “living nightmare” he has experienced since their murders in December. Source link
Trump offering Canadian aluminum and steel companies tariff relief if they move to U.S.
The Trump administration is now offering Canadian and Mexican aluminum and steel companies immediate tariff relief if they commit to moving production to the United States in the future. Source link
Trump dispatches U.S. envoys to Pakistan for new talks with Iran's foreign minister
Iranian Foreign Affairs Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Pakistan late Friday, according to Iranian state media, where he is expected to hold talks with U.S. officials on reviving ceasefire negotiations. Source link