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Canada · 3 d ago

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Ottawa takes a stake in Cohere, investing up to $1.6 billion in the Toronto AI company

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Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon says the stake gives Ottawa “a seat at the table” and will keep sensitive data in Canada, under Canadian law. Cohere has committed to keeping its headquarters in Canada.

Canada · 3 d ago

Poilievre asks Carney to scrap diesel taxes before the Nov 5 budget

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In a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre calls for all federal taxes on diesel to be eliminated until Canada Day. He also asks for the GST on fuel to be suspended until summer.

Canada · 3 d ago

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Waymo plans driverless taxis in Toronto, and drivers fear for their jobs

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Waymo says it plans to start testing robotaxis on Toronto's streets and launch driverless service in 2028. It still needs provincial approval and must follow city rules, which Toronto is reviewing.

Canada · 3 d ago

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Carney calls six federal byelections for Dec 7

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Voters in six federal ridings in Quebec, Ontario and Saskatchewan will choose new MPs on Dec 7. The seats were left vacant by departures of MPs from several parties.

Canada · 3 d ago

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Parks Canada to close at least 13 park warden detachments, according to several sources

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Parks Canada plans $145 million in cuts over three years and expects to lose about 500 full-time positions. Since Oct 20 it has sent 2,917 letters telling employees their job is affected, which does not always mean a layoff.

Canada · 3 d ago

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Lockheed Martin buys Nova Scotia's Ultra Maritime for $3.45 billion

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Ultra Maritime, based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, makes sonar, sonobuoys and torpedo defence systems for allied navies in more than 30 countries, including Canada and the US.

Canada · 3 d ago

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Carney says he had a “good conversation” with Trump on trade

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Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a social media post on Sunday that he spoke with US President Donald Trump, a call his office says took place on Saturday. It came days before Tuesday's US midterm elections.

Canada · 4 d ago

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Canada repeats US warning of a mass casualty threat in Moscow

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The US Embassy in Moscow called the threat of a “mass casualty event” at the Tsaritsyno Museum Reserve “credible” and told people to avoid the area and crowds.