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Bill proposes foreign influence registry
The government has unveiled a long-anticipated bill to curb foreign interference in Canadian political life. If passed, it would require anyone to register if they are exerting political influence for a foreign power.
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Seniors learn about potential scams as Rep. Gottheimer introduces legislation to protect them
Rep. Josh Gottheimer is looking to protect seniors from getting swindled, especially on social media. It's all a part of his Senior Security Strategy.
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Public safety minister is asked if new foreign interference bill can be passed before next election
Federal Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc responded to reporters' questions about the new bill, which seeks to combat foreign interference in the Canadian electoral process.
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B.C. government once again asking Meta to lift ban on Canadian news for public safety
As B.C. stares at what could be another brutal wildfire season, the provincial government is again urging Meta, the company that owns Facebook and Instagram, to unblock Canadian news on its platforms. Since last July, Meta has banned...
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Bill proposes foreign agent registry
The government is moving to curb foreign interference with expanded CSIS powers and a long sought registry for those working for foreign interests. The new bill comes days after the inquiry into foreign interference warned that outside...
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Ontario moves to improve health coverage for wildland firefighters
Ontario has proposed changes that would give wildland firefighters similar health benefits to municipal firefighters, including treatment for some cancers, heart conditions and post-traumatic stress disorder.
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Concerns over proposed Alberta bill that would give province powers over municipalities
Some Alberta city councillors and legal experts say a proposed new bill granting the province sweeping powers over municipalities goes too far and would allow Danielle Smith’s provincial government to make decisions they say should be...
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Alberta bill would give province new powers over municipalities
Some Alberta city councillors and legal experts say a proposed new bill granting the province sweeping powers over municipalities goes too far and would allow Danielle Smith’s provincial government to make decisions they say should be...
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Rep. Gottheimer introduces legislation to protect air travelers from ‘junk fees’
It comes on the heels of new rules from the Department of Transportation requiring airlines to give cash refunds to passengers for canceled and significantly delayed flights.
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Metro Vancouver tree canopy in decline: report
A new report shows the amount of ground covered by leaves and branches is reducing in Metro Vancouver. It comes amid a push for greater housing densification in the region. As Sohrab Sandhu finds out, experts say it's a worrying sign —...
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'Elder neglect and abuse': report slams sale of former Winnipeg seniors' home
The 2023 sale of Lions Place, a former seniors' complex in downtown Winnipeg, amounted to elder abuse through a "targeted dismantling of community for older adults," a new report claims.
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Rep. Gottheimer announces another attempt to put an end to NYC’s congestion pricing plan
Rep. Josh Gottheimer on Wednesday visited the MTA headquarters demanding financial documents to justify the new cross-state tax.
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State Senate votes on new rules for AI use in Connecticut
The state senate is expected to vote on legislation that will regulate the use and transparency of AI for consumers.
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Potential U.S. TikTok ban comes with legal challenges: expert
TikTok says it plans to fight back against legislation that could ban the app in the U.S. A technology and public policy expert explains the legal challenges to come and the implications for users.
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Judge orders joint custody of this dog under new B.C. law
A B.C. Supreme Court judge has ordered split custody of a golden retriever named Stella after a new provincial law recognizes pets as family members, not just property.
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Judge orders shared custody of pet dog under new B.C. law
A golden retriever named Stella is now part of legal history in B.C. The first ruling of its kind, it stems from a claim filed in B.C. Supreme Court in New Westminster by a woman seeking to have exclusive care of the dog after she and...
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People in the U.K. under 15 might never be able to buy cigarettes
The U.K. has cleared its first hurdle in passing strict new anti-smoking legislation that would make it illegal to sell cigarettes to those born after January 2009 for the rest of their lives.
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Mandatory seat belt law proposal for charter buses spurred after fatal Orange County crash
While seatbelts have been required on coach buses since 2013, there is currently no law mandating passengers to wear them.
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CBC Calgary Political Panel May 2 2024
Host Rob Brown talks to Cheryl Oates, Evan Menzies and Sabrina Grover for the Thursday Political Panel.
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US reiterating it does not want war with Iran: AJE correspondent
Joe Biden made clear that the US will not participate in any offensive operations against Iran, but they reiterated their support for Israel
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Hong Kong civil Liberties: Govt pushes national security law in schools
Hong Kong government wants everyone to know the importance of sticking to the new national security law.
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Calgary's mayor says proposed provincial oversight bill not in the city's best interest
Mayor Jyoti Gondek sits down with host Rob Brown to talk about the Provincial Priorities Act, which was tabled in the legislature Wednesday by Premier Danielle Smith.
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Alberta moves to block federal-municipal deals with new legislation
The Alberta government has tabled new legislation that would require agreements between the federal government and municipalities to be approved by the provincial government. Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek says the provincial and federal...
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Is affordable fashion worth the cost?
Aish Mann and Vinya Nadimpalli of Threading Change say it's concerning that Shein opened a Vancouver storefront this week as it highlights the demand for unsustainable fast fashion.