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🚨 Kingston police deploy drones to monitor distracted driving

Kingston Police have used drones to monitor distracted driving at three busy intersections, issuing 20 tickets on May 7, 2025.

The drones, operated by the Traffic Safety Unit, aim to enhance road safety by identifying drivers using phones at red lights. This marks one of the first uses of drone technology for traffic enforcement in the area.

However, the initiative has sparked controversy, with the Canadian Constitution Foundation threatening legal action over privacy concerns, arguing it violates the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

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📣 Quebec to impose French-language quotas on streaming giants

Quebec Culture Minister Mathieu Lacombe tabled a bill today that would force streaming giants to add French-language content and make it more easily accessible to users.

Bill 109, noscriptd An Act to affirm the cultural sovereignty of Quebec and to enact the Act respecting the discoverability of French-language cultural content in the digital environment, has been in the works for over a year.

It marks the first time that Quebec would set a "visibility quota" for French-language content on major streaming platforms such as Netflix, Disney and Spotify.
#Quebec
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🇺🇸 Trump administration blames Canada, specifically Vancouver, for role in U.S. drug crisis

Officials in United States President Donald Trump’s cabinet continue to blame the northern border, and specifically Vancouver, for fentanyl entering the U.S.

Director of the FBI, Kash Patel, appeared on Fox News on Sunday saying that despite Trump sealing the border, fentanyl is still coming into the U.S.

Where are all the narco traffickers going to keep bringing this stuff into the country? The northern border. Our adversaries have partnered up with the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) and others, Russia, Iran, on a variety of different criminal enterprises, and they’re going and they are sailing around Vancouver and coming in by air.

#US #BritishColumbia
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🌍 G7 Finance Ministers meet in Banff amid trade tensions and global challenges

Top finance officials from the G7 nations gathered in Banff, Alberta, led by Canadian Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne and Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem, to address pressing global issues.

Key topics included the war in Ukraine, artificial intelligence, and economic growth challenges. A major point of contention was U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff policies, which have strained relations with allies like Canada and Mexico. Canadian officials warned these measures could disrupt global markets and pandemic recovery.
#Alberta #US #Mexico
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🏠 Ontario struggles to meet housing targets

Ontario is facing significant challenges in meeting its goal of building 1.5 million new homes by 2031.

The latest budget projects housing starts of 71,800 in 2025, 74,800 in 2026, and 82,500 in 2027—levels that are far below the required pace. Only 260,000 homes have been started since the target was set, necessitating a doubling of construction, which experts view as unrealistic.

Critics argue that the budget's measures are insufficient to address the crisis, and skepticism about the government's commitment is growing.
#Ontario #housing

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🏠 Manitoba faces backlash over delayed $1,500 homeowners tax credit

The Manitoba government is under fire for delays and confusion in delivering its promised $1,500 Homeowners Affordability Tax Credit, part of its education property tax reform.

Some homeowners received unexpectedly high tax bills after failing to register their homes as primary residences, a requirement for the credit. Finance Minister Adrien Sala blamed poor communication by municipalities and assured efforts are underway to resolve the issue, but no timeline was provided.

Opposition parties and affected residents are demanding clearer communication and faster implementation.
#Manitoba #housing
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🪖🇺🇸 Mark Carney confirms Canada in talks to join Donald Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ missile defence system

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s office confirmed Tuesday that the federal government is in talks with U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration about participating in the multibillion-dollar American “Golden Dome” missile defence system.

A spokesperson for Carney confirmed the two governments are in talks after Trump told reporters at the White House Tuesday that Canada wanted “protection” under what he billed as an advanced system designed to shoot down missiles aimed at North America.
#US
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🇺🇸 New U.S. ambassador says Canada could get ‘lowest tariffs of any country’

The new U.S. ambassador to Canada says while U.S. President Donald Trump is unlikely to ever remove his slate of tariffs entirely, he’s confident Canada can reach a deal to secure the lowest levies possible.

Hoekstra, who was sworn in as ambassador last month, said Canada should highlight areas in which the two countries can work together, such as critical minerals, automotives, energy, defence, and fentanyl.
#US
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Manitoba ethics commissioner faults former premier for pushing mining project

A report by Manitoba’s ethics commissioner says former premier Heather Stefanson and two of her cabinet ministers acted improperly by pushing for the approval of a silica sand mining project.

The report says Stefanson, then-deputy premier Cliff Cullen and then-economic development minister Jeff Wharton tried to get approval for the Sio Silica project after the Tories lost the 2023 election, but before the new NDP government was to be sworn in.

Ethics commissioner Jeffrey Schnoor says their actions violated the Conflict of Interest Act and contravened a long-standing parliamentary principle that forbids outgoing governments from making major decisions in most cases.
#Manitoba
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🇺🇸 Trump’s new bill threatens major tax increases for Canadian companies

U.S. President Donald Trump‘s new tax bill is threatening to significantly hike rates for Canadian corporations and could cost investors holding U.S. securities up to $81-billion in additional taxes over seven years.

On Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Republican legislation, noscriptd the One, Big, Beautiful Bill, with a narrow vote of 215-214. If it becomes law, it will override the Canadian-U.S. tax treaty that has been in place since 1942.

The 1,100-page document includes section 899, a tax proposal created as a retaliatory measure against what the U.S calls “discriminatory or unfair taxes” of foreign countries, including Canada’s digital services tax (DST), which was introduced in 2024.
#US
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Mendicino to leave job as PM Carney’s chief of staff

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s chief of staff Marco Mendicino will soon be leaving his position in the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), according to a statement released Thursday.

The former prominent Toronto MP and public safety minister under the Justin Trudeau government was appointed to serve in the key position – at least for the transition period – after Carney won the Liberal leadership and assumed the role of prime minister in March.
#Carney
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Canada Post union issues overtime ban as no deal reached ahead of strike deadline

The union representing about 55,000 Canada Post employees has called for a nationwide overtime ban, saying its negotiators will continue to review the latest offers from the Crown corporation.

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says members are being called on to refuse any work beyond eight hours in a day and 40 hours in a week.

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🇮🇱🇵🇸 'Totally unacceptable' that IDF fired shots near Canadians, Carney says

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) fired warning shots near a diplomatic delegation, including four Canadians, in Jenin, with no injuries reported. Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand condemned the incident as "totally unacceptable," demanding a full investigation.

Israeli Ambassador Iddo Moed expressed regret, stating the IDF was unaware of the delegation’s presence in an active combat zone. Canada, France, and Italy summoned their Israeli envoys over the incident. Earlier, Canada, the UK, and France threatened targeted sanctions against Israel over its actions in Gaza and aid restrictions.
#Israel #Palestine #Carney
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🎓🇮🇳 Indian study permits see 31% drop as Canada tightens international student cap

The number of Canadian student visas issued to Indian students witnessed a 31 per cent drop in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year.

Data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) shows that only 30,640 Indian students received study permits between January and March 2025, down from 44,295 during the same period in 2024.
#India #immigration
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🇺🇸 Donald Trump will visit Canada for G7, White House confirms

U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the G7 leaders’ summit in Canada next month, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed in a briefing.

Trump will be in Canada from June 15 to 17. More details of his visit will be announced shortly, Leavitt said.

The 51st G7 summit will be held from June 15 to 17 in Kananaskis, Alta., attended by the core members of the group. Also in attendance will be Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
#US
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Conservative MP launches petition to end temporary foreign worker program

Conservative MP Jamil Jivani has launched a petition to end the temporary foreign worker program.

The petition says the temporary foreign worker program is a “large contributor” to an unsustainable level of immigration and claims the program is taking jobs away from Canadians and suppressing wages.

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B.C. could face huge challenges if Alberta declares independence

Ports in B.C. rely on railways, pipelines and highways that cross Alberta to move goods to and from the rest of the country, and there could be enormous challenges if these routes are disrupted.

Premier David Eby has been reluctant to weigh in so far on the possibility of a sovereign Alberta, outside of comments calling for national unity in the face of Trump’s 51st state threats.

It’s really unfortunate that at this moment when Western Canada is stepping into the spotlight that there’s any discussion at all about leaving Canada.

#Alberta #BritishColumbia
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🗳MPs to select new House of Commons speaker in secret vote today

Newly elected MPs will vote by secret ballot when Parliament returns today to decide who will become the next Speaker of the House of Commons.

The last Speaker, Liberal MP Greg Fergus, is seeking to win the role back — although he faced criticism in the last Parliament of being overly partisan.

He will face off against half a dozen contenders, including former deputy Speaker and Conservative MP Chris d’Entremont as well as former deputy government House leader and Liberal MP Sherry Romanado.

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🔥 Man arrested after allegedly setting fire to RCMP detachment in Fort Nelson, BC

A man was arrested after allegedly setting fire to the exterior of the Northern Rockies RCMP detachment building in Fort Nelson, British Columbia.

The fire caused smoke to enter the building through its air intake, prompting a temporary evacuation of staff. Some exterior damage occurred, but the fire was quickly extinguished, preventing further harm.

A witness provided a photo of the suspect, helping police identify and arrest him after a brief foot chase. No injuries were reported, and the suspect may face multiple charges related to the incident.
#BritishColumbia
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🛠 Ontario Premier Doug Ford defends bill 5 amid indigenous opposition

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is defending Bill 5, which proposes creating special economic zones to accelerate mining and other developments by suspending certain laws and regulations.

This move has sparked significant opposition from First Nations, particularly the Nishnawbe Aski Nation, with Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler criticizing the bill for attacking Indigenous rights.

However, Ford notes support from some First Nations, such as Marten Falls, Webequie, and Aroland, involved in projects in the Ring of Fire mining region.
#Ontario
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👑🇬🇧 King Charles III and Queen Camilla visit Canada

King Charles III and Queen Camilla are visiting Canada on May 26 and 27. The King will deliver the throne speech in Parliament.

Prime Minister Mark Carney views the visit as a testament to Canada's resilience and global leadership, especially in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's comments on Canada's sovereignty.
#UK
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