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Politics A suspected bot campaign surrounding a recent Pierre Poilievre event shows that generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools are easily accessible to anyone looking to influence political messaging online, researchers have found. Researchers found many free AI platforms would generate dozens of messages about political rallies when asked Darren Major ·Continue Reading

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday the federal government will reduce the number of temporary foreign workers in Canada after a historic surge that some experts say has fuelled unemployment among immigrants and young people. Trudeau also said the government is considering a reduction to the number of permanent residents Canada accepts each yearContinue Reading

Politics Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday Canada will impose punitive tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles — copying a similar initiative that the U.S. is already pursuing to stop a flood of what’s been described as unfairly state-subsidized cars. 100% surtax to be levied on all EVs made in ChinaContinue Reading

Politics The federal government is preparing to welcome a frustrated workforce back to its offices on Sept. 9. Senior public servant says in-person contacts help the public service get better Daniel Leblanc · CBC News · Posted: Aug 26, 2024 4:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: August 26 Starting Sept.Continue Reading

Politics Canada and other countries that are laggards when it comes to military spending should hit the NATO-imposed target of spending two per cent of GDP “as rapidly as humanly possible,” U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan told reporters at the Liberal cabinet retreat in Halifax on Sunday. Prime Minister Justin TrudeauContinue Reading

Politics Housing Minister Sean Fraser said on Sunday that the federal government will curb the number of temporary foreign workers coming into the country after a post-COVID surge that some researchers say has driven up youth and immigrant unemployment rates. Canada continues to admit TFWs, as immigrant, youth unemployment ratesContinue Reading

Politics The head of the Canadian union representing rail workers says Saturday’s decision by the Canada Industrial Relations Board sets a bad precedent for future negotiations in other industries. Air Canada pilots recently approved strike mandate for mid-September Allison Lampert · Thomson Reuters · Posted: Aug 25, 2024 3:37 PMContinue Reading

Politics Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will meet with his ministers in Halifax on Sunday for the annual cabinet retreat. This gathering comes a year of dire polling and disquiet among Liberal MPs, some of whom are calling for big changes — and for the prime minister to publicly show signs of contrition. Multiple Liberal MPsContinue Reading

Politics The Canada Industrial Relations Board has ordered thousands of rail employees back to work after a bitter contract dispute shut down the country’s two major railways. Union will ‘lawfully comply’ with ruling but plans to appeal, Teamsters president saysThe Canadian Press · Posted: Aug 24, 2024 11:12 AM EDTContinue Reading