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Why some say Quebec politicians helped fuel the racism they unanimously denounced
Quebec's four major provincial parties united to condemn a white nationalist gathering in Shawinigan, where masked demonstrators held a banner reading "I remember a white Quebec." The rare cross-party denunciation, while noteworthy, has drawn scrutiny from observers who argue that decades of provincial political rhetoric around identity and immigration created fertile ground for exactly this kind of extremism. The condemnation rings hollow to some who see the politicians as contributors to the climate they now publicly reject.
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Ottawa's online harms bill 'a miss' when it comes to regulating AI chatbots: B.C. premier
British Columbia Premier David Eby is criticizing Ottawa's online harms legislation, arguing it falls short by failing to mandate that tech companies flag troubling AI chatbot interactions to law enforcement. The gap, Eby contends, leaves a significant blind spot in Canada's approach to digital safety at a moment when AI tools are becoming increasingly embedded in daily life. The critique adds pressure on the federal government to strengthen the bill before it advances further through Parliament.
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Just how many days do provincial politicians spend legislating? We did the math
Provincial legislatures across Canada sit for surprisingly few days each year, raising pointed questions about government accountability. Critics argue that limited sitting time lets governments dodge scrutiny and rush through poorly crafted laws, while defenders insist constituency work carries equal weight. The debate cuts to the heart of what elected officials actually owe the public for their salaries.
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