News/Politics (Page 139)

Politics The Online News Act was pitched as a way to keep news outlets solvent after advertising moved en masse to digital platforms. But now some publishers are pleading with the federal government to strike a deal with Meta so they can once again post on those platforms. ‘I’m tiredContinue Reading

Politics Ottawa calls for probe into demolished Canadian water treatment plant in GazaThe Canadian government is ‘assessing the damage’ at a demolished water treatment plant and facility in Gaza that it built 25 years ago, while asking Israel for a full and independent investigation into what occurred, International Development Minister Ahmed HussenContinue Reading

Politics The Conservative party released two new ads this week attacking NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh as a ‘sellout,’ blaming him for a national rise in crime, housing prices and costly living. Ads come as Conservatives eye former NDP MP’s seat in upcoming byelection Mickey Djuric · The Canadian Press ·Continue Reading

Traditional allies appear to have abandoned Nicolas Maduro as protests rock Venezuela in the wake of Sunday’s election, which the longtime president claims to have won with 51.2 per cent of the vote. Maduro was quickly recognized as the winner by Cuba, Nicaragua, Honduras and Bolivia, as well as Russia, China and Iran.Continue Reading

Politics Liberals saw their donations rise in the second quarter of this year, showing the sole increase among federal parties, though Conservatives continue to dominate. Elections Canada released parties’ financial returns from April to JuneThe Canadian Press · Posted: Jul 31, 2024 4:18 PM EDT | Last Updated: July 31Continue Reading

Politics Two witnesses stormed out of a parliamentary committee meeting Wednesday after Liberals tried to steer the planned discussion away from violence against women. MP tried to steer conversation away from domestic violence, toward abortion Alessia Passafiume · The Canadian Press · Posted: Jul 31, 2024 3:36 PM EDT |Continue Reading

Politics Canada’s emergency preparedness minister is defending an official request he made to use Canadian soldiers used as a backdrop for a concert by Punjabi pop star Diljit Dosanjh, one of India’s biggest actors and singers. Sajjan endorsed request because Dosanjh ‘is the biggest Punjabi artist in the world,’ spokesperson says PeterContinue Reading

Politics Canada’s Competition Bureau has launched a market study into the country’s domestic air passenger service, where Air Canada and WestJet carry 80 per cent of the country’s capacity. Average fare remains ‘above pre-pandemic level,’ says study’s terms of reference Nick Murray · CBC News · Posted: Jul 31, 2024Continue Reading

Politics Canada’s privacy commissioner has launched an investigation into a cybersecurity breach at Ticketmaster after an attack by a hacker group saw the personal information of millions of customers around the world compromised.  Will determine if company was in compliance with Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act Peter Zimonjic · CBC NewsContinue Reading