CBC Politics
Poilievre comes out swinging against CRTC's 'Netflix tax,' says it could derail U.S. trade talks
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is pressing Prime Minister Mark Carney to overrule the CRTC's new streaming levy, which requires American platforms like Netflix to contribute more funding toward Canadian content. Poilievre argues the measure could inflame already tense trade negotiations with Washington at a critical moment. The demand puts Carney in a difficult position, balancing domestic cultural policy against the diplomatic cost of angering a key trading partner.
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CBC Politics
South Korea's Hanwha showcases submarine as Ottawa mulls multibillion-dollar contract
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean brought its most advanced submarine, the ROKS Dosan Ahn Chang-ho, to British Columbia waters as Canada deliberates on a major fleet replacement contract worth billions. The visit is a calculated move to give Canadian decision-makers a firsthand look at the vessel's capabilities ahead of what could be one of the country's largest defence acquisitions. Competition for the contract is heating up as Ottawa faces mounting pressure to modernize its aging submarine fleet.
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Globe and Mail
Western Canadian premiers to meet in Alberta after Smith announces vote on secession question
Alberta is hosting a gathering of Western Canadian premiers in Kananaskis as Premier Danielle Smith pushes forward with a referendum question on potential secession from Canada. The meeting comes at a charged political moment, with trade tensions and regional economic grievances fueling separatist sentiment in the province. How the other western leaders respond to Alberta's provocative posture could shape the future of national unity negotiations.
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CBC Politics
Outgoing Gov. Gen. says criticisms levelled against her French abilities were unfair
Outgoing Governor General Mary Simon is pushing back on critics who questioned her French-language abilities, calling the attacks unfair. Simon argues the controversy never hindered her ability to connect with Canadians throughout her tenure. Her appointment in 2021 was historic as the first Indigenous person to hold the vice-regal role, though the language debate dogged her from the start.
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