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In the news today: Ottawa silent on U.S. sanctions, new Canadian training for Ukraine
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Ottawa silent on Trump sanctioning Canadian judge Advocates for international law say Ottawa is letting Washington chip away at the global rules-based order by remaining silent a week into American sanctions against a Canadian jurist. On Aug. 20, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two bodies were missed at B.C. death scene. Was treatment of coroners to blame?
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
VANCOUVER — When police attended a single-room occupancy building in East Vancouver three years ago, they found the body of “Jimmy” Van Chung Pham, a man with a criminal history who would later be described as a predator by the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs. What police did not notice at the time were ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Poll suggests 85% of Canadians want governments to regulate AI
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
OTTAWA — A new poll indicates an overwhelming majority of Canadians are in favour of regulating artificial intelligence. The Leger poll found 85 per cent of respondents believe governments should regulate AI tools to ensure ethical and safe use. More than half, 57 per cent, said they strongly agreed with that statement. The survey, which ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Law advocates slam Ottawa for silence on Trump sanctioning Canadian ICC judge
By Canadian Press on August 28th, 2025
OTTAWA — Advocates for international law say Ottawa is letting Washington chip away at the global rules-based order by remaining silent a week into American sanctions against a Canadian jurist. On Aug. 20, the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump slapped sanctions on Kimberly Prost, a judge on the International Criminal Court who authorized a ... Read More »
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