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Liberals say they can’t ‘reject’ rules tripling streamers’ contributions
Conservatives put forward a motion in the House of Commons calling on cabinet to overturn the CRTC's increased requirements under the Online Streaming Act.
#Canada #Entertainment #Politics #Tech
https://globalnews.ca/news/11872823/crtc-online-streaming-act-contributions-netflix-tax-conservatives/

Alberta Premier Smith’s government formalizes Oct. 19 separation question
The government of Alberta has finalized the question for October's referendum on independence. Voters will be given two options. A majority will be 50 per cent plus one.
#News #Politics #albertareferendum #AlbertaSeparatism
https://globalnews.ca/news/11872687/alberta-finalizes-referendum-question/

Kremlin critics to push MPs on backing bill that strengthens sanctions law
Russian opposition politician Vladimir Kara-Murza and activist Bill Browder, who have advocated for so-called Magnitsky Acts around the world, will testify in favour of Bill C-219.
#Canada #Politics #Magnitskyact #Russia
https://globalnews.ca/news/11871880/sanctions-law-bill-russia-critics-testimony/

Aboriginal title can’t be declared over private land, Supreme Court of Canada rules
The Supreme Court of Canada has upheld a ruling that Aboriginal title cannot be declared over private land, in a decision the federal government says will have an impact in B.C.
#Canada #Politics #CowichanTribes #SupremeCourtOfCanada
https://globalnews.ca/news/11872287/aboriginal-title-cant-declared-private-land-supreme-court-of-canada/

Ebola restrictions may see over 24K travel documents suspended, Ottawa says
The mass suspension of travel documents marks the government's first use of powers it granted itself through its border legislation, Bill C-12, which passed in late March.
#Canada #Health #Politics #World
https://globalnews.ca/news/11872222/ebola-canada-travel-restrictions-document-suspension/

Carney ‘constantly’ in touch with Trump, Joly says as CUSMA review nears
'In 2025, were much more in reaction mode when it came to the trade war and the tariffs. In 2026, we have a plan and we're putting it into place,' Joly said.
#Canada #Economy #Politics #cusma
https://globalnews.ca/news/11871773/mark-carney-donald-trump-cusma-review/

Chinese interference ‘systemic,’ report says as minister returns to Canada
Canadian researchers are calling for a more coordinated response by G7 countries to counter 'systemic' Chinese foreign interference in their societies.
#Canada #Politics #World #China
https://globalnews.ca/news/11870257/chinese-interference-systemic-report-minister-returns-canada/

Canada provided assistance to Americans fleeing Donald Trump’s war with Iran
Trump’s war with Iran, now in its fourth month, has killed thousands of Iranians, sent oil prices skyrocketing and plunged the global economy into further turmoil.
#Canada #Politics #DonaldTrump #Iran
https://globalnews.ca/news/11870530/canada-assisted-americans-fleeing-iran/

No Pathways, no pipeline: How Alberta’s massive carbon storage project would work, if built
There's no new pipeline without Pathways: a multibillion-dollar plan to reduce 16 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions a year from the oilsands by 2045.
#Canada #Economy #Environment #Politics
https://globalnews.ca/news/11870487/alberta-pipeline-pathways-carbon-capture-storage-explainer/

Lawful access bill not ‘optional’ but will see privacy amendments: minister
Gary Anandasangaree defended Bill C-22 as necessary for investigators as the legislation faces growing privacy concerns and tech industry pushback.
#Canada #Politics #GaryAnandasangaree #lawfulaccess
https://globalnews.ca/news/11870383/lawful-access-bill-not-optional-privacy-amendments-minister/

Ottawa’s long-awaited AI strategy will be released next week, Carney says
The strategy is one of the most keenly anticipated to come from the government, and is expected to lay out the vision for widespread AI adoption across public and private sectors.
#Canada #Politics #Tech #AIstrategy
https://globalnews.ca/news/11870020/federal-ai-strategy-carney-next-week/

Steven Guilbeault to quit as Liberal MP this summer
Steven Guilbeault’s political future within the Liberal Party of Canada has been in doubt ever since he quit Mark Carney’s cabinet over a pipeline deal with Alberta.
#Canada #Economy #Politics #MarkCarney
https://globalnews.ca/news/11869679/steven-guilbeault-liberal-party-exit/

Premiers of Alberta, Manitoba spar over need to consult with First Nations
The premier of Alberta was taken to task over the issue of Aboriginal and treaty rights by the premier of Manitoba at Tuesday's closing of the annual Western premiers' meeting.
#News #Perspectives #Politics #AlbertaSeparatism
https://globalnews.ca/news/11866173/premiers-alberta-manitoba-spar-first-nations-consultation/

Quebec’s PQ leader defends Alberta referendum plan, rebukes Carney criticism
His comments come after Carney sharply criticized Alberta's planned referendum idea, calling promises made during separation campaigns a “very dangerous bluff."
#Canada #Politics #albertaseperatism #PartiQuebecois
https://globalnews.ca/news/11865238/pq-leader-alberta-referendum-carney/

Liberal MP and climate activist Steven Guilbeault expected to quit politics
The Trudeau-era environment minister has been frustrated as Prime Minister Mark Carney undid the climate and energy policies he helped create.
#Canada #Politics #caucuspolitics #Climatecampaigns
https://globalnews.ca/news/11865714/steven-guilbeault-expected-to-quit-politics/

Apple, Google say lawful access bill could undermine user safety, privacy
The testimony comes amid increasing concerns from privacy experts and technology service providers about the controversial measures in Bill C-22.
#Canada #Politics #Tech #Apple
https://globalnews.ca/news/11865152/lawful-access-privacy-apple-google/

Should we stay or go? Albertans to vote on separatism in referendum
Albertans will be faced with the question of staying in Canada or holding a future separatism vote in this fall’s referendum, Premier Danielle Smith revealed Thursday night.
#Canada #Politics #AlbertaLegislature #albertareferendum
https://globalnews.ca/news/11859681/alberta-premier-separatism-referendum-question/

U.S. official says Canada yet to prove itself as ‘credible’ defence partner
The comments were made days after the Pentagon said it was pausing a joint military cooperation advisory board 'to reassess how this forum benefits shared North American defense.'
#Canada #Politics #USNews #DefenceSpending
https://globalnews.ca/news/11858961/us-canada-defence-spending-nato-commitments/

All Conservatives will campaign for Alberta to stay in Canada, Pierre Poilievre says
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said he and all Conservative MPs will press for Alberta to remain part of Canada in any separatist referendum campaign in the province.
#Politics #AlbertaLegislature #AlbertaSeparatism #PierrePoilievre
https://globalnews.ca/news/11859189/alberta-separatism-referendum-conservatives-campaign/

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith shuffles cabinet following 2 resignations
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has shuffled her cabinet following Wednesday's resignation by two of her ministers who said they will not be running in the next provincial election.
#Politics #Albertacabinet #AlbertaLegislature #DanielleSmith
https://globalnews.ca/news/11858865/alberta-new-provincial-cabinet-ministers/

Lawful access bill could lead to exit from Canada, major VPN provider says
NordVPN says it is reviewing the bill and would consider leaving Canada if the bill requires it to compromise its privacy protections.
#Canada #Politics #Tech #BillC22
https://globalnews.ca/news/11851363/lawful-access-nordvpn-canada/

Carney, Smith are about to sign an ‘energy collaboration’ deal in Alberta
In November, Carney and Smith signed a memorandum of understanding that aims to lay the groundwork for a new pipeline from Alberta to the B.C. coast.
#Canada #Consumer #Politics #Albertapipeline
https://globalnews.ca/news/11851090/mark-carney-danielle-smith-energy-deal/

Carney says selling public assets like airports could fund infrastructure
The November federal budget and April spring economic statement both mentioned exploring new ownership options for the country's federally owned airports.
#Canada #Politics #Airports #Infrastructure
https://globalnews.ca/news/11849987/carney-public-asset-sales-airports-infrastructure/

Alberta elector list breach shows legal gaps across Canada, watchdogs warn
Alberta's privacy watchdog has called on the province to follow the example of B.C., which is the only province that includes political parties in its private sector privacy law.
#Canada #Crime #Politics #AlbertaSeparatism
https://globalnews.ca/news/11847771/alberta-elector-list-breach-privacy-political-parties/

Alberta premier calls court ruling against separation petition ‘anti-democratic’
A judge ruled Wednesday that a petition on Alberta's separation from Canada cannot proceed because the province did not fulfill its duty to consult with First Nations.
#Politics #albertafirstnations #albertareferendum #Albertaseparation
https://globalnews.ca/news/11848377/alberta-premier-court-ruling-separation-petition-anti-democratic/

Judge quashes Alberta separation petition in favour of First Nations
A judge ruled Wednesday that a petition on Alberta's separation from Canada cannot proceed because the province did not fulfill its duty to consult with First Nations.
#News #Politics #albertafirstnations #AlbertaLegislature
https://globalnews.ca/news/11848163/alberta-judge-quashes-separation-petition-in-favour-of-first-nations/

Scope of how many people accessed leaked voter list may be incomplete: Elections Alberta
Elections Alberta says the separatist group at the centre of a massive voter data leak may not have shared the full list of individuals who accessed The Centurion Project database.
#Politics #AlbertaSeparatism #ElectionsAlberta #TheCenturionProject
https://globalnews.ca/news/11848082/elections-alberta-the-centurion-project-access-list/

Ottawa spent more than $800M on AI contracts over 3 years, data shows
Public Services and Procurement Canada and Innovation Canada were the top spending departments, followed by National Defence at $83.7 million.
#Canada #Economy #Politics #Tech
https://globalnews.ca/news/11847651/ottawa-spent-800m-ai-contracts/

Carney, Smith to announce oil pipeline update Friday: sources
While sources tell Global News the details of what will be announced aren’t yet finalized, the expected public announcement comes after Smith and Carney met in Ottawa last week.
#Politics #Alberta #MarkCarney #Pipeline
https://globalnews.ca/news/11846798/carney-smith-to-announce-oil-pipeline-update-friday-sources/

Zelenskyy says Ukraine working on military ‘drone deal’ with Canada
Ukraine has talked about signing export deals with other countries to supply them with the advanced drone technology it has refined since Russia launched its full-scale invasion.
#Canada #Politics #World #Drones
https://globalnews.ca/news/11845888/ukraine-zelenskyy-drone-deal-canada/

Anand to pitch Canada defence, economic ties during Persian Gulf trip
Defence Minister David McGuinty is also visiting Qatar as well as the United Arab Emirates this week, to talk about how Canada fits into regional security.
#Canada #Politics #World #AnitaAnand
https://globalnews.ca/news/11845834/anand-persian-gulf-qatar-oman-mcguinty/

Nate Erskine-Smith challenges Ontario Liberal nomination loss
Erskine-Smith was vying to represent the provincial party in the upcoming Scarborough Southwest byelection ahead of an intended bid for the leadership of the party.
#Canada #Politics #NateErskineSmith #OntarioLiberalparty
https://globalnews.ca/news/11845309/nate-erskine-smith-ontario-liberals-challenges-nomination-loss/

Ford backs Toronto defence bank bid, disputes Quebec’s ‘fear campaign’ claim
Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Tuesday that while Toronto should be the host city for a new defence bank, he doesn’t believe in 'attacking' competing bids for it.
#Canada #Politics #DefenceBank #Ontariopolitics
https://globalnews.ca/news/11845222/toronto-defence-bank-bid-doug-ford/

‘Kicking it into gear’: Jason Kenney says pro-Canada forces must counter separatism
Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney says it's high time federal MPs take a stand and fight against those who wish to see Canada torn apart.
#Canada #Politics #Albertapolitics
https://globalnews.ca/news/11844956/kicking-it-into-gear-jason-kenney-says-pro-canada-forces-must-counter-separatism/

U.K.’s Starmer defiant as resignation calls grow and minister quits
Starmer is trying to shore up support within his Cabinet following a febrile few days in the wake of hefty losses for the Labour Party in local elections last week.
#Politics #World #KeirStarmer #LabourParty
https://globalnews.ca/news/11844937/keir-starmer-resignation-calls-minister-quits/

Majority of Canadians say energy policy should focus on economic growth: poll
About half the population maintains the government is doing too little, with 50 per cent of respondents holding that view in 2019 compared to 48 per cent in 2026.
#Canada #Economy #Politics #Energy
https://globalnews.ca/news/11844390/canada-energy-policy-economic-growth/

Federal departments run short of space as public servants return to office
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada said in a message to staff last week that it's delaying the requirement until it finds more office space.
#Canada #Politics #returntooffice
https://globalnews.ca/news/11843853/federal-government-space-public-servants-return-to-office/

Bill to criminalize AI sexual deepfakes will include ‘nearly nude’ images
The amendment was carried despite the objections of Bloc Québécois MP Rhéal Fortin, who said "nearly nude" was not defined specifically enough.
#Canada #Crime #Politics #AIdeepfakes
https://globalnews.ca/news/11843238/bill-ai-sexual-deepfakes-nearly-nude-images/

Smith hopes pipeline will lead to more Ottawa ‘accommodations’ for Alberta
The Alberta premier said she hopes an energy agreement that includes a new pipeline to the West Coast is reached soon, and affirmed that the government will not own it.
#Canada #Politics #AlbertaSeparatism #DanielleSmith
https://globalnews.ca/news/11841282/smith-alberta-separatism-pipeline-west-block/

Working through differences with Ottawa key to quelling Alberta separatism: Danielle Smith
Danielle Smith said she's always taken separatism seriously and has spoken with Carney, who was in the UK 'at the time that Brexit was not taken as seriously by political leaders.'
#Politics #AlbertaLegislature #AlbertaSeparatism #CanadaStrongandFreeNetwork
https://globalnews.ca/news/11841435/working-through-differences-with-ottawa-key-to-quelling-alberta-separatism-danielle-smith/