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Don’t count AI-generated content as CanCon, CRTC hears

Don’t count AI-generated content as CanCon, CRTC hears

OTTAWA — The CRTC should not classify material generated by artificial intelligence as Canadian content, unions representing actors and writers told the regulator Thursday.
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Diplomats in Canada feel safe but 'vigilant' after U.S. shootings: Israeli ambassador

Diplomats in Canada feel safe but 'vigilant' after U.S. shootings: Israeli ambassador

OTTAWA — Israel's ambassador in Canada said the country's diplomatic team in Ottawa feels safe but must remain "vigilant" after a shooting killed two employees of the Israeli embassy in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday.
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Supreme Court of Canada to examine role of rape shield law in sexual services case

Supreme Court of Canada to examine role of rape shield law in sexual services case

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will look at the application of the rape shield law in the case of two individuals accused of acting as pimps for a woman who worked from a house they rented.
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Israeli ambassador meets with Canadian officials after summons from foreign minister

Israeli ambassador meets with Canadian officials after summons from foreign minister

OTTAWA — Israel's Ambassador in Canada met with senior officials from the foreign affairs ministry on Wednesday to discuss an incident in the West Bank that saw Israeli soldiers fire warning shots near a diplomatic tour that included four Canadians.
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Most Canadians feel attached to their home, though only half trust governments: poll

Most Canadians feel attached to their home, though only half trust governments: poll

OTTAWA — Most Canadians feel attached to their country, province and municipality but only about half of them trust their governments, a new poll suggests.
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Things to know about 'no tax on tips,' Trump's tax pledge that's in the GOP budget bill

Things to know about 'no tax on tips,' Trump's tax pledge that's in the GOP budget bill

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump's “ no tax on tips ” pledge became a catchphrase for his 2024 campaign. Now it's inching closer to reality. The idea is firmly planted in the sprawling tax cuts package House Republicans passed early Thursday .
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Results from federal election recount in rural Newfoundland riding expected Friday

Results from federal election recount in rural Newfoundland riding expected Friday

ST. JOHN'S — Elections Canada says results are expected Friday in a federal election vote recount in central Newfoundland and Labrador. The judicial recount in the Terra Nova—The Peninsulas riding began May 12 in Marystown, N.L.
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As 'smallest town in Canada' empties out, former residents recall its vibrant past

As 'smallest town in Canada' empties out, former residents recall its vibrant past

ST. JOHN'S — A Newfoundland community that bills itself as the smallest town in Canada will soon be empty, and former residents say they'll never forget their joyful years living there. Tilt Cove, N.L.
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Supreme Court won't review decision to send seized material to U.S. authorities

Supreme Court won't review decision to send seized material to U.S. authorities

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will not review a decision to send information to U.S. authorities investigating commercial espionage allegations.
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House Republicans pass Trump's big bill of tax breaks and program cuts after all-night session

House Republicans pass Trump's big bill of tax breaks and program cuts after all-night session

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans stayed up all night to pass their multitrillion-dollar tax breaks package , with Speaker Mike Johnson defying the skeptics and unifying his ranks to muscle President Donald Trump's priority bill to approval Thursda
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