Trump’s trade rep targets Online Streaming Act, Online News Act, raising questions about future of Canada’s cultural exemption
On Dec. 17, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Canadian cultural laws ‘discriminate against U.S. tech and media firms.’ But Canadian cultural groups insist both the Online Streaming Act and the government’s free-trade exemption are critical to supporting this country’s arts and media industries.
Miller will be challenged to put his historic support for Indigenous Peoples to the test by returning full funding to friendship centres
The last budget was silent on NAFC funding which is scheduled to sunset because the existing 10-year funding agreement ends in 2026.
Welcome to the ‘Trade War World Cup’
All the countries sending athletes to next year’s event have been struggling with the damage caused by Donald Trump’s tariffs.
The joys of winter biking aren’t without politics
It’s hard to believe something beneficial could be so controversial.
‘An upset tummy of a book’: Mark Critch on anger, humour, and why he was itching to write
The comedian reflects on his latest book’s inspiration, including Donald Trump, national identity, and the chaos of Canadian politics.
Lessons from history: Art Miki’s journey toward justice
Thirty-seven years have now passed since the announcement of the Japanese Canadian Redress Agreement. It is easy for past events to fade into obscurity yet this history must be passed on to the next generation.
‘Very disappointing’: PSPC makes new freelance interpretation procurement rules official
The newly published contract terms for freelance interpreters on the Hill maintain a shift to prioritizing offers by ‘lowest evaluated price.’
Embracing ‘Canada’s team’: politicos unite in support for Toronto Blue Jays ahead of World Series run
‘I’m delighted that we’re all swept up in it because we need some positivity in Canada right now,’ says former Conservative strategist Tim Powers.
‘Not-an-option’ changes to freelance contracts may worsen shortage of Hill interpreters, says association
Changes to contract rules for freelance interpreters may lead to their mass exodus from the Hill, and a troubling decline in quality, according to a group representing these workers.
‘Culture is not on the table’ in trade talks amid film tariff threats and domestic digital policy uncertainty, says Guilbeault
The Canadian Media Producers Association is urging Prime Minister Mark Carney to ‘rethink’ any potential of using the Online Streaming Act as a ‘bargaining chip’ in his negotiations with U.S. President Donald Trump.
