OpenAI CEO Sam Altman will apologize to Tumbler Ridge
B.C. Premier David Eby says OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has agreed to apologize to the people of Tumbler Ridge, B.C., after it emerged the AI giant didn’t report a mass shooter’s account to authorities. The company behind ChatGPT is facing [waves of criticism](https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.7104885) after it came out that the account of 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar […]
Canada-U.S. trade talks are restarting. Here’s what’s at stake
For the first time since U.S. President Donald Trump called off negotiations last October — ostensibly over a TV ad — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s point man on trade will meet face to face with his White House counterpart. Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc is scheduled to be in Washington, D.C., on Friday to meet […]
Carney touches down in Japan as he drives for new deals with old partners
Prime Minister Mark Carney has touched down in Tokyo for a quick 24-hour visit to connect with his recently elected Japanese counterpart and shore up relations with a major Indo-Pacific partner. This visit to Japan, the last of Carney’s swing through the region after visits to India and Australia, will include a one-on-one meeting with […]
N.S. premier says no changes planned for budget cuts
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says he’s not changing course. Nine days after his government tabled a budget with $300 million in cuts that sparked multiple protests around the province, including two this week at the legislature, Houston told reporters that he doesn’t expect any changes. “The reality is, $1.2-billion deficit last year, $1.2-billion deficit […]
Moroun, Ambassador Bridge company turned to ex-Harper aides’ firm to lobby Canadian officials
Article Summary: The billionaire U.S. owners of the busiest land border crossing in North America turned to a high-powered lobbying firm run by former top aides to Prime Minister Stephen Harper in recent years, records show. Note: Full article content could not be retrieved. Please visit the original source for the complete story. Source: CBC […]
B.C.’s move to end time changes sparks cross-Canada conversation
British Columbia’s move to permanent daylight time has reignited conversations across the country about scrapping biannual time changes. After B.C. Premier David Eby announced Monday that most of the province will change its clocks for the last time this weekend, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said it’s time to consider following suit. “Our government will take […]
‘It’s not easy, let’s be clear’: Carney speaks frankly about dealing with Trump at an event in Australia
Prime Minister Mark Carney pulled back the curtain on his relationship with his American counterpart Wednesday evening in Australia saying it’s not easy dealing with U.S. President Donald Trump and he must choose his words carefully to avoid any blowback. Speaking at a think tank question-and-answer session in Sydney on his Indo-Pacific tour, Carney said […]
Nervous nations calling Canada’s energy minister after Iran strikes
Energy Minister Tim Hodgson says he’s starting to get calls from countries about how Canadian energy producers can fill the gap amid the conflict in Iran, which is driving up oil and gas prices. “The world right now is feeling incredibly insecure as a result of this weekend,” Hodgson said in an interview with CBC […]
Jay Treaty Border Alliance disappointed by Canada’s new travel advice for First Nations
A group advocating on behalf of Indigenous people who cross the Canada-U.S. border says it’s disappointed by new travel advice from the federal government. Canada updated its travel advice about the United States last week and recommended First Nations people in Canada [carry Canadian passports](https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/first-nations-border-advice-9.7098868) in addition to secure status cards when crossing the border. […]
Deadline day: $20B submarine showdown puts Korean and German bids in spotlight
Canada’s seemingly breakneck effort to replace its aging submarine fleet hits an important milestone on Monday with the deadline for both the South Korean and German shipyards to submit their formal proposals in the more than $20-billion program. The federal plan to buy as many as 12 submarines for the Royal Canadian Navy has evolved […]