Author name: Riley Thorne

Canada Drops Digital Tax to Restart Crucial US Trade Talks In a significant move to de-escalate trade tensions, Canada has officially decided to pause the implementation of its controversial Digital Services Tax (DST). This strategic decision is aimed squarely at reopening and revitalizing critical trade negotiations with the United States, its largest and most important […]

Canada and Germany Forge Major New Hydrogen Energy Partnership The global race for clean energy dominance has a powerful new alliance. In a move set to reshape transatlantic energy trade, Canada and Germany have officially cemented a landmark partnership aimed at creating a secure and sustainable hydrogen supply chain. This agreement, formalized through a Memorandum

Deloitte’s AI-Generated Research Scandal Shakes Canadian Government In a stunning revelation that has sent shockwaves through the worlds of consulting, artificial intelligence, and public policy, the professional services giant Deloitte has been implicated in a major scandal involving fabricated, AI-generated research. The controversy centers on a multi-million-dollar report commissioned by the Canadian government, a document

Mark Carney Regrets Dismissing Donald Trump Questions In the high-stakes world of international politics and finance, a single off-the-cuff remark can reverberate for years. For Mark Carney, the former governor of both the Bank of England and the Bank of Canada, a moment of dismissive candor from 2022 has resurfaced, offering a rare glimpse into

Canadian Government Denies Role in Belfast Band’s Tour Visa Controversy In a story blending music, politics, and international relations, the Canadian government has firmly denied any involvement in the decision to block the Belfast punk band Kneecap from entering the country for a scheduled tour. The controversy has sparked a fiery debate, pitting artistic expression

Internal Liberal Rift Over New Oil Pipeline Splits B.C. MPs A significant political fault line is emerging within the federal Liberal caucus, pitting British Columbia MPs against each other and against the government’s recent decision to approve a major new oil pipeline. The contentious project has exposed the deep and often difficult-to-reconcile divisions between the

Canada Chooses the F-35, Securing Its Air Power for the Future After more than a decade of deliberation, political shifts, and intense evaluation, Canada has made a definitive decision in its long-running fighter jet competition. The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) is set to enter a new era of air combat superiority, having officially selected

X’s New Location Labels Expose Foreign Influence Accounts The digital landscape of political discourse is often murky, but a recent change on the platform formerly known as Twitter has accidentally pulled back the curtain on a troubling reality. In an effort to increase transparency, X’s new automated location-tagging system is inadvertently exposing networks of accounts

British Columbia MPs Briefed on Contentious Alberta Energy Deal A confidential briefing for British Columbia Members of Parliament has pulled back the curtain on a significant and contentious energy agreement being negotiated between the federal government and the province of Alberta. The deal, which centers on the future of the Trans Mountain pipeline system, has

Louis Plamondon Becomes Canada’s Longest-Serving Member of Parliament In a landmark moment for Canadian political history, Louis Plamondon has officially become the longest-serving Member of Parliament the country has ever seen. After a remarkable career spanning over four decades, the Bloc Québécois MP for Bécancour—Nicolet—Saurel has surpassed the previous record held by Sir Wilfrid Laurier,