CBC Politics
Canada 'turning its back' on holding companies accountable for rights violations, advocates say
Canada's federal government is closing the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise, the office tasked with investigating allegations of forced labour and environmental harm tied to Canadian companies operating abroad. Human rights advocates say the move signals Ottawa's retreat from corporate accountability at a moment when such oversight is increasingly critical. Critics warn the decision leaves foreign victims of alleged abuses with no meaningful recourse against Canadian firms.
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CBC Politics
1st trilateral meeting for CUSMA review happening July 1, Mexican official says
The first trilateral meeting to review the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement is set for July 1, according to a Mexican government official. The gathering marks a significant step in the formal review process for the trade deal that underpins North American commerce. How the three nations navigate the review could reshape trade rules affecting hundreds of billions of dollars in cross-border business.
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CBC Politics
Carney government passes law allowing authorization of banned pesticides
The Carney government has passed legislation giving cabinet the authority to approve pesticides that Health Canada has flagged as unsafe, marking a significant shift in how Canada regulates agricultural chemicals. The move effectively allows political decisions to override scientific assessments from the country's top health regulator. Critics are likely to raise alarms over the precedent this sets for evidence-based policymaking in public health.
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Globe and Mail
Politics Insider: House breaks for summer after passing motion to advance several bills
The House of Commons has risen for the summer recess after passing a procedural motion to move several pieces of legislation forward. Among the notable developments, Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree signaled openness to amendments on the lawful access bill, a measure that has drawn scrutiny over its privacy implications. The concession suggests the government is willing to negotiate on contentious surveillance provisions before Parliament returns.
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