Anja Karadeglija

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Parliament should have discussed recognition of Palestinian state, open letter says

Parliament should have discussed recognition of Palestinian state, open letter says

An open letter signed by dozens of community and business leaders says the Liberal government should not have decided to recognize a Palestinian state without debating the issue in Parliament. The letter from B'nai Brith Canada, whose signatories include former MP Rona Ambrose and CTV host Ben Mulroney, says it is "an affront to our democracy" that the government made...

Parliament should have discussed recognition of Palestinian state, open letter says

Parliament should have discussed recognition of Palestinian state, open letter says

OTTAWA -- An open letter signed by dozens of community and business leaders says the Liberal government should not have decided to recognize a Palestinian state without debating the issue in Parliament.

Ottawa taps Cohere to work on use of AI in public service

Ottawa taps Cohere to work on use of AI in public service

OTTAWA -- The federal government has signed an agreement with a Canadian artificial intelligence company to identify areas where AI can enhance public service operations.

Ottawa taps Cohere to work on use of AI in public service

Ottawa taps Cohere to work on use of AI in public service

The federal government has signed an agreement with a Canadian artificial intelligence company to identify areas where AI can enhance public service operations. The agreement with Cohere also involves looking at building Canada’s commercial capabilities to use and export AI, but there are few details about what exactly Cohere will do. Cohere is a Toronto-based tech company which develops large...

U.S. State Department targets Canada's Online News Act in human rights report

U.S. State Department targets Canada's Online News Act in human rights report

The U.S. State Department is taking aim at Canada's Online News Act in a human rights report that criticizes press freedom in Canada -- which experts characterized Thursday as Orwellian. The Online News Act, which requires Meta and Google to compensate news publishers for the use of their content, is cited in a section of the report covering freedom of...

U.S. State Department targets Online News Act in human rights report

U.S. State Department targets Online News Act in human rights report

OTTAWA -- The U.S. State Department is taking aim at Canada's Online News Act in a human rights report that criticizes press freedom in Canada -- which experts characterized Thursday as Orwellian.

U.S. State Department targets Canada's Online News Act in human rights report

U.S. State Department targets Canada's Online News Act in human rights report

OTTAWA -- The U.S. State Department is taking aim at Canada's Online News Act in a human rights report that criticizes press freedom in Canada -- which experts characterized Thursday as Orwellian.

With Ottawa promising bail reform, what's driving the debate?

With Ottawa promising bail reform, what's driving the debate?

OTTAWA -- Premiers are putting pressure on Ottawa to implement tougher bail rules. With the federal government expected to table bail reform legislation in the fall, critics are expressing worries already about Ottawa's plans.

U.S. politics threaten to complicate Canada's co-hosting of 2026 World Cup

U.S. politics threaten to complicate Canada's co-hosting of 2026 World Cup

With less than a year to go until the 2026 World Cup, political tensions and U.S. policy threaten to pose problems as Canada, the United States and Mexico prepare to co-host the tournament. Next year's FIFA World Cup will be the biggest ever, with the three countries hosting a record 48 teams. Between June 11 and July 19, they will...

U.S. politics threaten to complicate Canada's co-hosting of 2026 World Cup

U.S. politics threaten to complicate Canada's co-hosting of 2026 World Cup

OTTAWA -- With less than a year to go until the 2026 World Cup, political tensions and U.S. policy threaten to pose problems as Canada, the United States and Mexico prepare to co-host the tournament.

U.S. senator in Ottawa urges Carney to quickly repeal digital services tax

U.S. senator in Ottawa urges Carney to quickly repeal digital services tax

OTTAWA -- A U.S. senator is calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to move quickly on repealing the digital services tax.

U.S. senators in Ottawa urge Carney to quickly repeal digital services tax

U.S. senators in Ottawa urge Carney to quickly repeal digital services tax

A U.S. senator is calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to move quickly on repealing the digital services tax. "You all, to your credit, said you're not going to collect it. I asked that Canada move as quickly as possible to get a law passed in Parliament making sure that it's gone permanently," Ron Wyden, a Democratic senator from Oregon...

U.S. senators in Ottawa urge Carney to quickly repeal digital services tax

U.S. senators in Ottawa urge Carney to quickly repeal digital services tax

OTTAWA -- A U.S. senator is calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to move quickly on repealing the digital services tax.

Wildfires show why CBC needs public safety mandate: researcher

Wildfires show why CBC needs public safety mandate: researcher

OTTAWA -- The wildfires that are flaring up across Canada again are one of the reasons public safety should be added to CBC/Radio-Canada's mandate, a new report from a research centre at McGill University argues.

Immigration minister won't say if Canada considering barring British, Irish rappers

Immigration minister won't say if Canada considering barring British, Irish rappers

OTTAWA -- A prominent Jewish organization is pushing for Canada to deny entry to two bands being investigated in the U.K. after their appearance at a popular British music festival last month.

TikTok CEO asks to meet with industry minister over shutdown order

TikTok CEO asks to meet with industry minister over shutdown order

The CEO of TikTok is asking Industry Minister Melanie Joly for an urgent meeting about the federal government's order directing the company to shut down its Canadian operations. Shou Chew wrote to Joly on July 2 asking for an in-person meeting within two weeks, according to a letter obtained by The Canadian Press.

TikTok CEO asks to meet with industry minister over shutdown order

TikTok CEO asks to meet with industry minister over shutdown order

OTTAWA -- The CEO of TikTok is asking Industry Minister Melanie Joly for an urgent meeting about the federal government's order directing the company to shut down its Canadian operations.

Elections commissioner fines Conservative agent four times

Elections commissioner fines Conservative agent four times

The elections commissioner has levied four fines totalling $4,500 against an accountant relating to his work as an agent for the Conservative party. The Office of the Commissioner of Canada Elections says it doubled or tripled the fines issued to William Healy because he demonstrated intent or negligence. Two of the fines relate to Healy's work as the official agent...

Elections commissioner fines Conservative agent four times

Elections commissioner fines Conservative agent four times

OTTAWA -- The elections commissioner has levied four fines totalling $4,500 against an accountant relating to his work as an agent for the Conservative party.

Ottawa's national security review, shutdown order 'procedurally unfair': Hikvision

Ottawa's national security review, shutdown order 'procedurally unfair': Hikvision

OTTAWA -- A Chinese maker of surveillance camera systems says the national security review process that led the federal government to order it to shut down its Canadian operations was unfair.

Chinese surveillance equipment company appeals Ottawa's shutdown order

Chinese surveillance equipment company appeals Ottawa's shutdown order

OTTAWA -- A Chinese maker of surveillance camera systems is appealing a federal government directive ordering it to shutter its Canadian operations due to national security concerns.

U.S. and Canada restart trade talks after conflict over digital services tax

U.S. and Canada restart trade talks after conflict over digital services tax

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday his move to drop Canada's digital services tax is part of the broader trade negotiation with the United States, even as the White House said Carney "caved" to U.S. President Donald Trump. Carney's government climbed down on Sunday, and rescinded the tax just hours before the first payment came due, and three days after...

U.S. and Canada restart trade talks after conflict over digital services tax

U.S. and Canada restart trade talks after conflict over digital services tax

OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday his move to drop Canada's digital services tax is part of the broader trade negotiation with the United States, even as the White House said Carney "caved" to U.S. President Donald Trump.

CP NewsAlert: White House confirms U.S. will restart trade talks with Canada

CP NewsAlert: White House confirms U.S. will restart trade talks with Canada

OTTAWA -- White House adviser Kevin Hassett says the U.S. will immediately restart trade talks with Canada, after Prime Minister Mark Carney eliminated Canada's digital services tax.

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick thanks Canada for dropping digital services tax

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick thanks Canada for dropping digital services tax

OTTAWA -- U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick thanked Canada on Monday for dropping its digital services tax in a move to resume trade negotiations with the United States.

Canada cancelled its digital services tax. What was it and why did the U.S. hate it?

Canada cancelled its digital services tax. What was it and why did the U.S. hate it?

OTTAWA -- Tech giants such as Amazon and Google will not have to shell out close to $2 billion as expected today, as Canada moved to cancel the controversial digital services tax on Sunday, just one day before the first payment was due.

Liberals taking 'fresh' look at online harms bill, justice minister says

Liberals taking 'fresh' look at online harms bill, justice minister says

Justice Minister Sean Fraser says the federal government plans to take a "fresh" look at its online harms legislation over the summer but it's not clear yet exactly what the bill will look like when it is reintroduced. It would be the Liberals third attempt to pass legislation to address harmful behaviour online. Fraser told The Canadian Press in an...

Liberals taking 'fresh' look at online harms bill, justice minister says

Liberals taking 'fresh' look at online harms bill, justice minister says

OTTAWA -- Justice Minister Sean Fraser says the federal government plans to take a "fresh" look at its online harms legislation over the summer but it's not clear yet exactly what the bill will look like when it is reintroduced.

Google urges CRTC to use restraint with Online Streaming Act

Google urges CRTC to use restraint with Online Streaming Act

OTTAWA -- Google's representatives are asking the federal broadcast regulator to exercise caution and restraint in regulating online platforms.

Crime bill with tougher bail, sentencing provisions coming in fall: justice minister

Crime bill with tougher bail, sentencing provisions coming in fall: justice minister

The Liberal government will table a bill this fall introducing stricter bail conditions and sentencing for some crimes, particularly those involving organized crime, human trafficking, home invasion and car theft, Justice Minister Sean Fraser said in an interview. "It's perhaps obvious, given the tenor around the criminal justice system, that reforms are in order," Fraser told The Canadian Press. The...

Crime bill with tougher bail, sentencing provisions coming in fall: justice minister

Crime bill with tougher bail, sentencing provisions coming in fall: justice minister

OTTAWA -- The Liberal government will table a bill this fall introducing stricter bail conditions and sentencing for some crimes, particularly those involving organized crime, human trafficking, home invasion and car theft, Justice Minister Sean Fraser said in an interview.

Don't regulate us like radio, music streamer Spotify tells CRTC

Don't regulate us like radio, music streamer Spotify tells CRTC

OTTAWA -- Music streamer Spotify says Canada's federal broadcast regulator shouldn't impose rules meant for radio on streaming services.

Champagne says Canada won't pause digital services tax

Champagne says Canada won't pause digital services tax

OTTAWA -- Canada won't put a hold on the digital services tax on big tech companies set to take effect on June 30, the finance minister said Thursday.

Business groups push for pause on Canada's digital services tax targeting tech giants

Business groups push for pause on Canada's digital services tax targeting tech giants

OTTAWA -- Ottawa is under pressure to pause digital services tax legislation that directs large tech companies to make a big retroactive payment by June 30.

Calls mount for pause on Canada's digital services tax targeting tech giants

Calls mount for pause on Canada's digital services tax targeting tech giants

Ottawa is under pressure to pause digital services tax legislation that directs large tech companies to make a big retroactive payment by June 30. Canadian and U.S. business groups, organizations representing U.S. tech giants and American members of Congress have signed letters calling for the tax to be eliminated or paused.

Calls mount for pause on Canada's digital services tax targeting tech giants

Calls mount for pause on Canada's digital services tax targeting tech giants

OTTAWA -- Ottawa is under pressure to pause digital services tax legislation that directs large tech companies to make a big retroactive payment by June 30.

G7 members agree to increase public sector use of AI, collaborate on quantum

G7 members agree to increase public sector use of AI, collaborate on quantum

OTTAWA -- G7 countries pledged Tuesday to increase adoption of artificial intelligence, including in the public sector and among smaller businesses, while also promising to promote investment in emerging quantum technologies.

G7 members agree to increase use of artificial intelligence in public sector

G7 members agree to increase use of artificial intelligence in public sector

OTTAWA -- In a joint statement, G7 countries said Tuesday they will work together to expand the use of artificial intelligence in the public sector.

G7 agrees to increase use of artificial intelligence in public sector

G7 agrees to increase use of artificial intelligence in public sector

OTTAWA -- In a joint statement, G7 countries say they will work together to expand the use of artificial intelligence in the public sector.

Emerging quantum technologies take the spotlight at Kananaskis G7 summit

Emerging quantum technologies take the spotlight at Kananaskis G7 summit

OTTAWA -- The Liberal government has named quantum technologies as a priority topic for the G7 meeting in Kananaskis -- placing the nascent tech centre stage at the summit for the first time.

New AI minister says Canada won't 'over-index' on AI regulation

New AI minister says Canada won't 'over-index' on AI regulation

OTTAWA -- Canada's new minister of artificial intelligence says he'll put less emphasis on AI regulation and more on finding ways to harness the technology's economic benefits.

Safety institute announces research projects as global focus shifts to AI adoption

Safety institute announces research projects as global focus shifts to AI adoption

OTTAWA -- The Canadian Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute will fund research projects focusing on misinformation, generative AI and the safety of autonomous systems.

The Liberals promised a suite of crime measures. Here's what they're taking on

The Liberals promised a suite of crime measures. Here's what they're taking on

OTTAWA -- After an election which saw the Conservatives campaign heavily on crime while the Liberals promised stricter measures for offences like violent car thefts, the new minority Liberal government has a stack of new crime policies to implement.

In Ottawa, U.S. senators push trade, Canadian tourism to their states

In Ottawa, U.S. senators push trade, Canadian tourism to their states

OTTAWA -- Five United States senators are in Ottawa today to meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney and underscore the long-standing relationship between the two countries.

A delegation of U.S. senators is in Ottawa Friday to meet with Prime Minister Carney

A delegation of U.S. senators is in Ottawa Friday to meet with Prime Minister Carney

OTTAWA -- Five U.S. senators will be in Ottawa Friday for meetings with the Liberal government, including Prime Minister Mark Carney.

A delegation of U.S. senators is in Ottawa to meet with Prime Minister Carney

A delegation of U.S. senators is in Ottawa to meet with Prime Minister Carney

OTTAWA -- Five United States senators are in Ottawa today for meetings with the Liberal government, including Prime Minister Mark Carney.

Don't count AI-generated content as CanCon, CRTC hears

Don't count AI-generated content as CanCon, CRTC hears

OTTAWA -- Unions representing actors and writers are urging the CRTC not to classify artificial intelligence-generated material as Canadian content.

CRTC hears debate on including a 'cultural element' in new definition of CanCon

CRTC hears debate on including a 'cultural element' in new definition of CanCon

OTTAWA -- The CRTC is considering whether it should include a "cultural element" in its new definition of Canadian content.

CBC has escaped defunding, for now. So what happens next?

CBC has escaped defunding, for now. So what happens next?

OTTAWA -- At the beginning of the year, CBC was facing the very real prospect of being defunded by a Conservative government.

CBC has escaped defunding, for now. So what happens next?

CBC has escaped defunding, for now. So what happens next?

At the beginning of the year, CBC was facing the very real prospect of being defunded by a Conservative government. But after the political winds shifted in favour of Mark Carney's Liberals, the public broadcaster was granted a reprieve -- giving the minority Liberal government what could be a short runway to implement its proposed changes. "I do think that...

CBC to stop paying individual bonuses after controversy

CBC to stop paying individual bonuses after controversy

OTTAWA — CBC will no longer pay individual bonuses to employees, its board said in a statement Wednesday more than a year after concerns about the practice became political fodder on Parliament Hill.

Former journalist Evan Solomon named first-ever federal AI minister

Former journalist Evan Solomon named first-ever federal AI minister

OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney has created a new artificial intelligence ministry as part of today's cabinet shuffle, which saw some personnel changes in key ministries.

Some Conservative MPs voice support for Poilievre as party stays silent on next moves

Some Conservative MPs voice support for Poilievre as party stays silent on next moves

OTTAWA -- Some Conservative MPs are expressing support for party leader Pierre Poilievre after he lost both the federal election and his own seat on Monday.

Trump tariffs, economy focus of Liberal, Conservative campaigns

Trump tariffs, economy focus of Liberal, Conservative campaigns

OTTAWA -- U.S. President Donald Trump and his punishing tariffs got top billing in the federal election again Friday, as the third week of campaigning drew toward a close.

Trump tariffs, economy, focus of Liberals, Conservatives campaigns

Trump tariffs, economy, focus of Liberals, Conservatives campaigns

OTTAWA -- U.S. President Donald Trump and his punishing tariffs got top billing in the federal election again Friday, as the third week of campaigning drew toward a close.

In Alberta, Carney follows Poilievre in pledging to speed up resource projects

In Alberta, Carney follows Poilievre in pledging to speed up resource projects

OTTAWA -- Liberal Leader Mark Carney took his promise of making Canada an "energy superpower" to the heart of Canada's oil industry Wednesday, becoming the second party leader in three days to promise to speed up the review process to greenlight major national energy projects.

Poilievre promises to ban bail, parole and house arrest for repeat serious offenders

Poilievre promises to ban bail, parole and house arrest for repeat serious offenders

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre insisted Wednesday that his promised three-strikes law wouldn't run afoul of the Constitution, after several justice experts said some of his crime policies are likely to get struck down by the courts. Poilievre was campaigning in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. where he repeated his promise that a government led by him would make those convicted three...

Poilievre promises to ban bail, parole and house arrest for repeat serious offenders

Poilievre promises to ban bail, parole and house arrest for repeat serious offenders

OTTAWA -- Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre insisted Wednesday that his promised three-strikes law wouldn't run afoul of the Constitution, after several justice experts said some of his crime policies are likely to get struck down by the courts.

Leaders take their campaigns to Western Canada as federal election nears midpoint

Leaders take their campaigns to Western Canada as federal election nears midpoint

OTTAWA -- The leaders of the top three federal parties were campaigning Tuesday in Western Canada, where Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre promised to crack down on offshore tax loopholes by appointing a tax task force.

Carney, Poilievre talk seniors, national parks, resource project approvals in B.C.

Carney, Poilievre talk seniors, national parks, resource project approvals in B.C.

OTTAWA -- The Liberal and Conservative leaders are both in British Columbia today, where the Liberals are promising environmental conservation measures and support for seniors, while the Tories are offering more efficient approvals for resource projects.