CBC Politics
Carney, Smith reach energy agreement that could see pipeline construction start in 2027
Canada's federal government and Alberta have struck a landmark energy deal that could break ground on a West Coast oil pipeline as early as September 2027. The agreement signals a notable thaw between Ottawa and Edmonton on climate and energy policy, two files that have long fueled bitter intergovernmental conflict. If construction proceeds on schedule, the project would mark a significant expansion of Canada's export infrastructure at a pivotal moment for energy markets.
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Globe and Mail
Major Canadian online privacy company plans to leave country if lawful access bill passes
Windscribe, a Canadian VPN provider, has announced it will relocate outside the country if proposed lawful access legislation requiring metadata retention becomes law. The company argues that storing user data would fundamentally undermine the privacy protections its service is built on. The move signals a growing tension between government surveillance ambitions and the privacy tech sector's core business model.
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Globe and Mail
Pilot program for transgender refugees allows them to change identity, name on arrival
Canada's immigration authorities have launched a pilot program allowing transgender refugees to update their name and gender marker upon arrival, removing a bureaucratic barrier that previously forced many to navigate resettlement with documents that did not reflect their identity. The initiative aligns refugee processing with broader government commitments to LGBTQ inclusion. Officials say the change reduces vulnerability for a population already at elevated risk of discrimination and harm.
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