‘Canada is becoming a riskier place. And fundamentally, insurance is about risk. The higher the risk, the higher the premiums’
Category: Politics & Policy
Posted inCommentary
Editorial: What data can tell us about Canada’s Supreme Court
The US Supreme Court’s breathtaking output can be contrasted with that of Canada’s Supreme Court — in ways both good and ill
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Spanish prosecutors investigate Meta over data use for AI
State prosecutors at Spain’s main national court said they had received “massive” numbers of complaints over from users of Facebook and Instagram
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Canada rolls out digital services tax, faces US pushback
Ottawa defends a digital services tax despite pushback from business groups and threats of US reprisals
Posted inProfessional
MCAT no longer offered in Quebec due to French language bill
Aspiring medical doctors in Quebec may now need to travel to take the MCAT, after Bill 96 prompts testing association to pull out of the province
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Who could replace Biden if he withdraws from the race?
Here are the possible contenders being considered to replace President Biden if he chooses not to run
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Pro-Palestine group scales Australia’s parliament
Clad in black and wearing keffiyeh, protesters climbed Australia’s parliament and rolled out several large black-and-white banners
Posted inSecurity
Canada names first woman to lead military
Lt.-Gen. Jennie Carignan is a decorated soldier and mother of four children. She joined the military in 1986, three years before Canada allowed women in combat roles
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Calgary lifts extreme water rationing
Calgary’s water main has been repaired, enabling water use to return to normal levels
Posted inReligion
When sanctuaries are fortresses: Religious leaders respond to growing security needs
Since October, Ottawa has increased security funding for religious groups at risk of hate crimes. Religious leaders say this is necessary but not enough