politics
7 key takeaways from Poilievre's Joe Rogan interview
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre sat down for a more than two-hour-long interview on The Joe Rogan Experience this week. Here are some key takeaways from the discussion. Source link
U.S. congressman targets Canada's 'Netflix tax' with new bill
A new Republican-sponsored bill in the U.S. Congress takes aim at Canada’s attempts to force foreign streaming companies such as Netflix and Disney+ to pay into Canadian funds for domestic content production. Source link
Supreme Court of Canada reserves decision on landmark Facebook data-harvesting case
The Supreme Court of Canada is delaying its ruling on a landmark privacy case involving Facebook’s role in the 2010s Cambridge Analytica scandal. Source link
Canada, allies say they're ready to help secure Strait of Hormuz, but don't say how
Canada has signed on to a joint statement by the leaders of seven countries calling on Iran to immediately cease all attempts to block the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping and expressing a readiness to contribute to efforts to reopen the strait. Source link
Canada's top court will hear challenges to Liberals' firearms ban
The Supreme Court will hear arguments against the Liberal government’s deeply controversial decision to outlaw certain firearms. Source link
Canada fast-tracks army rifle upgrade with $307M initial order
Canada is fast-tracking the purchase of more than 65,000 new assault rifles, starting with a $307 million order for 30,000 weapons. Built by Colt Canada, the rifles will replace aging C7 and C8 models, marking a push to modernize the army and speed up procurement through a streamlined process. Source link
Departmental plans fuel concern over federal job, program cuts
Federal programs aimed at addressing climate change are facing significant cuts as the government shifts to artificial intelligence and slashes thousands of jobs, according to recently released departmental plans. Source link
Here are Canada's biggest points of leverage in tariff and trade talks with the U.S.
While Canada’s economy is far more reliant on exports to the U.S. than vice versa, Canadian negotiators have crucial ammunition in their efforts to land a trade deal that reduces or eliminates tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. Source link
Pierre Poilievre sits down for interview with podcaster Joe Rogan
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is set to appear on The Joe Rogan Experience, one of the world’s most popular podcasts. Source link
No big-ticket items, lower deficit in Quebec's modest pre-election budget
With the looming October election, Quebec Finance Minister Eric Girard has delivered a modest budget as the province aims to withstand ongoing trade disruptions and mounting geopolitical pressure. Source link