Plus, Poilievre holds a presser on tackling crimes in Surrey, B.C.
Across Canada, governments are increasingly treating youth access to social media and AI chatbots as a problem to be solved through bans, even though they haven’t been effective in other countries.
Plus, the inflation report for April will be published today.
Bill C-22 would mean certain electronic service providers to retain the ability to hand over data when legally ordered by the government. This creates a backdoor that doesn’t remain neatly reserved for the good guys.
Prime Minister Mark Carney in Davos argued that middle powers must help sustain a rules-based, principles-driven international order. This suggests a practical role for Canada in convening other middle powers to advance work on the drivers of the Middle East conflict that could help resolve the most dangerous crisis of our times.
European Union politicians have voted for a ‘digital minimum age’ of 16, and banning some addictive elements of social-media sites. As Ottawa contends with these concerns, one European politician says laws should also focus on regulating platforms.
Plus, the PBO publishes assessment notes on the spring financial update.
In a wide-ranging interview with The Hill Times, Frank McKenna talks about paying it forward in challenging times, his passion for public policy, and how he’s not likely to advise the prime minister any time soon.
Plus, Peter Mazereeuw breaks down the provisions in the government’s new spring economic update implementation bill.
Building fortresses that keep the public at bay is not the answer. Yet, with vitriol and hatred on the rise, we must find a balanced way of ensuring that access is safe and secure for both politicians and the public.
Plus, Lisa Raitt joins Minister Hodgson for a discussion on energy policy and major projects.
The first of three levels of certification will be implemented for select defence contracts starting this summer.
Higher concentrations of ‘forever chemicals’ in waterways are being missed, illustrated by the fact that every sample from the Ottawa River and its tributaries has PFAS present. The federal government has a chance to show the world that it’s willing to take the urgent actions needed to address harms to the environment.
Plus, Minister Joly attends the Hannover Messe industrial fair in Germany.
Plus, Prime Minister Mark Carney meets Quebec’s new premier.
Plus, the House debates the feds’ lawful access bill.
Renouncing division is ‘what Canadians have been asking for,’ says MP Corey Hogan, while first-time convention attendee and rookie MP Jake Sawatzky says Prime Minister Mark Carney’s speech brings ‘hope’ to a younger generation.
‘The fact is, we’ve had people from different parts of the political spectrum join our party at this particular moment, and there’s energy and excitement’ for a ‘big tent’ Liberal Party, says MP Vince Gasparro.
Made‑in‑Canada AI models, trained on our diverse, population‑level data, can speed treatment, protect privacy, and deliver better outcomes for patients nationwide.
There’s very little—if anything—stopping the new NDP leader from making it the Avi Lewis Party and infusing it with the values and priorities that he holds dear, just as former prime minister Justin Trudeau rebuilt the Liberal Party in his own image.
Plus, Minister Champagne gives an update on his China trip.
Plus, Minister Sidhu sets out on a trade mission to Korea
Plus, Anand wraps up the G7 Foreign Ministers’ meeting in France.
Plus, Minister Tim Hodgson and Premier Danielle Smith attend CERAWeek in Houston, Texas.
A Hill Times analysis of data from four departments shows 97 per cent of their executive job cuts are targeting junior managerial posts at the EX-01 to EX-03 levels.
