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Louise Arbour to be sworn in as Canada’s 31st governor general
The former Supreme Court justice takes over from Mary Simon in an Ottawa ceremony that begins at 10 a.m. ET
Taxpayers’ ombudsperson to investigate CRA complaint process
François Boileau says taxpayers can face unclear routes and uneven timelines when seeking help from the Canada Revenue Agency
Two men charged in Canada AI deepfake exploitation case
Ottawa police allege women’s social media images were used in violent and sexual deepfakes; court documents identify up to 25 alleged victims
U.S. adds duties on fresh Canadian mushrooms after subsidy probe
Most Canadian fresh mushroom exports face a 2.84% countervailing duty, with company-specific rates for two producers and separate anti-dumping duties expected later
Bill C-22 draws U.S. scrutiny over police access to data
American lawmakers and major tech companies warn the Canadian bill could affect U.S. users, while Ottawa says critics are misreading its safeguards
Ottawa and Alberta near carbon-pricing deal at $130 a tonne by 2040
CBC News reports the tentative plan would raise Alberta’s effective industrial carbon price more slowly than Canada’s earlier headline path, with some issues still unresolved
Carney welcomes Artemis II crew, says moon mission inspired Canadians
The astronauts are in Ottawa and Montreal for public events, student meetings and space-sector discussions after their 10-day flight around the moon
Ottawa Charge return to Walter Cup Final seeking redemption
After surviving Boston’s late surge in a double-overtime clincher, Ottawa awaits the winner of Montreal-Minnesota with another title shot ahead
Louise Arbour named Canada’s next governor general
Prime Minister Mark Carney chose the former Supreme Court justice and international human rights figure to replace Mary Simon as the King’s representative in Canada
Carney names Louise Arbour as Canada’s next governor general
The former Supreme Court justice and international human rights figure will replace Mary Simon as the King’s representative in Canada