Federal Court orders revisions to deal between Ottawa and Métis Nation of Alberta

Ottawa must make changes to a self-government deal it struck with the Metis Nation of Alberta, says a Federal Court ruling. The ruling, released Thursday, says the deal is too broad in its definition of who it covers and it was made without consulting two other Métis groups in the province. “The only practical remedy … Read more

Trudeau promises $1B loans to expand child care centres – National

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 28, 2024 2:12 pm Updated March 28, 2024 2:57 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The federal government’s pre-budget charm offensive is back for a second straight day — this time aimed at parents and child care providers. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the government … Read more

As Kansas nears gender care ban, students push university to advocate for trans youth

LAWRENCE, Kan. — With Kansas poised to ban gender-affirming care for minors, college students are trying counter Republican efforts to roll back transgender rights by pushing the state’s largest university to declare itself a haven for trans youth. The GOP-controlled Legislature approved its proposed ban on puberty blockers, hormone treatments and surgeries for minors Wednesday, … Read more

Carbon price increase is ‘inhumane,’ Alberta premier tells committee – National

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the upcoming federal carbon price increase is “inhumane.” “The carbon tax increase on natural gas is going up $4.09, which is more than double the base price of natural gas, which I believe is $1.72 a gigajoule. The so-called solution of the federal government is to increase the carbon tax … Read more

Makers of ‘Food, Inc’ sequel, launch impact campaign around pressing issues

The Oscar -nominated documentary “ Food, Inc ” helped change the way many consumers think about the systems behind the things we eat. But in the 16 years since it came out, new problems have arisen and old problems got worse, magnified in part by shortages during the pandemic. They’re given a spotlight in a … Read more

Justin Trudeau deepfake ad promoting ‘robot trader’ pulled off YouTube – National

A deepfake advertisement depicting Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s likeness promoting a financial “robot trader” has been pulled off YouTube. Google, which owns the online video-sharing and social media platform, told Global News it also suspended the advertiser accounts associated with these “scams.” Deepfakes are realistic yet fabricated images, audio and video created by using artificial … Read more

China drops heavy tariffs against Australian winemakers

China has abolished heavy tariffs against Australian wine in another significant step towards improved diplomatic relations and trade ties. The Chinese government agreed to review the wife tariffs five months ago and has since gradually unwound the trade barriers. The Commerce Ministry in Beijing said on Thursday it was “no longer necessary” to impose anti-dumping … Read more

Foreign interference inquiry set to hear from chief electoral officer – National

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 28, 2024 7:17 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canada’s chief electoral officer, Stéphane Perrault, is slated to testify Thursday morning at a commission of inquiry into foreign meddling allegations and how the government responded to them. The hearings are delving into … Read more

China’s Xi tells U.S. CEOs that bilateral relations can have a ‘brighter future’

China’s President Xi Jinping speaks at an event held by the National Committee on US-China Relations and the US-China Business Council on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Week in San Francisco, California, on November 15, 2023. Carlos Barria | Afp | Getty Images BEIJING — Chinese President Xi Jinping told U.S. … Read more

Russia knew of terror attack plot, Ukraine’s military spy chief says

Law enforcement officers stand guard near the Crocus City Hall concert venue following a reported shooting incident, near Moscow, Russia. Maksim Blinov / Sputnik via AP Russia was aware that a terrorist attack was being planned weeks before the massacre at the Crocus City Hall in Moscow last Friday, Ukraine’s military intelligence chief has claimed. … Read more