The prime minister said Canada should open its Iran embassy — a position at odds with Global Affairs Canada and critics’ concerns
Monthly Archives: June 2026
Posted inPolitics & Policy
CUSMA talks to blow past renewal deadline
CUSMA remains in force for 10 years even if not renewed by July 1. There will be annual reviews thereafter, unless one party withdraws
Posted inDevelopment Aid
Ottawa to match individual donations to Venezuela crisis
Canadian government to match donations for Venezuelan earthquake victims made to Humanitarian Coalition and Red Cross
Posted inPolitics & Policy
‘One-time opportunity’: South Korea bets big on AI boom
South Korea has pledged to triple spending on AI this year, aiming to join the United States and China as one of the world’s top AI powers
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Explainer: Canada has expanded citizenship by descent. Here’s what changed
A court ruling, a new law, and a new pathway for families with Canadian ancestry to become Canadian citizens
Posted inAFP, Politics & Policy
Supreme Court boosts Trump’s power to fire officials, but protects Federal Reserve
‘The one thing that does appear to be clear going forward is that chaos will follow,’ Justice Sotomayor wrote in a scathing dissent
Posted inCommentary
Op-Ed: Canada’s manufactured war between young and old
We are witnessing the creation of a generational scapegoat, where seniors are being blamed for youth’s challenges
Posted inTech
London police to extend use of live facial recognition, drones
Police say AI, drones and live facial recognition are essential to fighting crime, but rights groups warn of growing surveillance powers
Posted inCommunity
Canada’s Jesse Marsch praises history-making World Cup ‘heroes’
American Jesse Marsch lauded the Team Canada athletes as ‘Canadian heroes’ who will have a lasting impact on soccer in Canada
Posted inDrugs
‘Unprecedented spike’ in new synthetic drugs: UN watchdog
UN report warns rapidly evolving synthetic opioids are reshaping global drug markets as worldwide drug use continues to climb