Canada’s inflation rises to a 29-month high in May as gasoline prices surge amid Iran conflict
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Does AI make the case for a UBI?
Ottawa has a plan to boost uptake of AI. Does it have a plan for workers if artificial intelligence causes their jobs to disappear?
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Starmer resigns as U.K. PM, Burnham favourite to take over
Keir Starmer says he will resign after losing the support of Labour MPs just two years into government
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Op-Ed: Alberta’s choice — grievance or generosity
Albertans will go to the polls on Oct. 19 to vote on various referenda, including one that asks whether we want to hold another referendum on separating from Canada. So we are in for at least five months of polarization over a slippery question that will not even appease the sovereigntists whom Premier Danielle Smith […]
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Keir Starmer: The British PM fighting for his political future
Labour leader faces mounting internal pressure as Andy Burnham emerges as a potential challenger after by-election victory
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Will Cuba’s reforms end the crisis and appease Trump?
Economists question whether sweeping market reforms can rescue the island or ease tensions with Washington
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U.S. says needs $80B for Iran war, other bills
Lawmakers weigh massive wartime spending request amid constitutional and fiscal debate
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Billionaire Frank Stronach found guilty of sexual assault
Jury delivers mixed verdict after hearing evidence from seven complainants in closely watched Toronto trial
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Editorial: Yes, OAS should be reformed. Here’s why
Our readers said they adamantly opposed a proposal for OAS reform. Here’s how their concerns could be addressed
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Foreign aid cuts push up migrant flows, IOM chief warns
By mid-2024 there were around 304 million international migrants and more than 700 million internal migrants worldwide, UN says