CBC Politics
Government abruptly suspends citizenship certificates issued under 'lost Canadians' law
The federal government has abruptly suspended citizenship certificates granted under legislation designed to correct longstanding gaps in Canadian citizenship law, leaving an unknown number of recipients in legal limbo. Some affected individuals had already relocated to Canada or were mid-move when the notices arrived. The sudden reversal has blindsided people who made major life decisions based on documentation they believed was valid.
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CBC Politics
Hot mic moment at G7 catches Carney, Trump talking about Chinese EVs
Chinese electric vehicles emerged as an unexpected topic of conversation between Mark Carney and Donald Trump at the G7 summit in France, captured by an open microphone. The candid exchange offers a rare glimpse into informal trade diplomacy between the two leaders, even as a formal bilateral meeting between Canada and the U.S. has yet to be scheduled. The moment underscores how EV competition from China remains a pressing concern reshaping North American trade conversations at the highest levels.
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CBC Politics
New privacy bill would give Canadians right to request companies delete AI deepfakes
Canada's federal Liberal government has introduced new privacy legislation that would grant citizens the right to demand companies delete AI-generated deepfakes of them. The bill represents a significant tightening of data regulations, placing new obligations on companies that handle Canadians' personal information. If passed, it would mark one of the country's most substantive moves yet to regulate AI-generated content at the consumer level.
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Globe and Mail
Privacy bill would make companies delete personal info on request, boost data protection for children
A proposed privacy bill would require companies to delete personal data upon request and strengthen protections for children's information online. The legislation would also establish a new regulatory body empowered to tackle surveillance pricing — the practice of charging consumers different rates based on their personal data. If passed, the bill would represent one of the most significant overhauls of data privacy law in recent memory.
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