CBC Politics
For a party once thought endangered, the Liberals are enjoying a surprising afterlife
The Liberal Party of Canada gathered in Montreal this weekend, marking a remarkable turnaround for a party that once appeared to be on the brink of collapse. Just fifteen years ago, the Liberals were widely considered a dying force in Canadian politics — a fate that now looks premature. The party's continued relevance stands as one of the more striking political reversals in recent Canadian history.
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Globe and Mail
Deputy minister who broke conflict of interest rules defends intervening in hiring decision
Christiane Fox, a senior federal deputy minister, violated conflict of interest rules by intervening in a 2023 hiring decision at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada — and is now defending the move as an effort to advance diversity. The admission raises serious questions about the integrity of the public service hiring process and the accountability of those at its highest levels. Fox's defense has done little to quiet critics who argue that good intentions do not excuse breaches of the rules governing government conduct.
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CBC Politics
Liberal members will vote today on whether they'd like to see age restrictions for social media
Canadian Liberal party members are set to cast votes today on a proposal to restrict young Canadians' access to social media platforms and AI chatbots. The vote comes as the party's national convention in Montreal draws to a close. The outcome could signal whether age-based digital restrictions become a formal policy priority for the Liberal government.
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Liberal members vote in favour of age restrictions for social media, AI chatbots
Liberal party members have thrown their support behind age restrictions on social media platforms and AI chatbots for young Canadians, passing the measure at the national convention in Montreal. The vote signals growing momentum within the party to regulate tech companies' access to minors. If adopted as policy, the move would put Canada in line with similar legislative efforts already underway in Australia and parts of Europe.
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Globe and Mail
Critics fear Alberta’s plan to curb access to graphic material threatens privacy of library users
Alberta's proposed restrictions on graphic library materials have drawn sharp criticism from library directors who warn the policy could compromise patron privacy. The plan would allow authorities to scrutinize borrowing records, raising concerns about surveillance of lawful reading habits. Librarians argue the move sets a troubling precedent that could deter Albertans from freely accessing information.
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