A large majority of Canadians, 80 percent, call sports betting ads a threat to youth, says in-house research by the Department of Canadian Heritage. A third say they are convinced bribery and match manipulation now occur in professional sports: "Sports betting ads are widely viewed as a threat." READ MORE
A federal judge yesterday dismissed a legal challenge of a contentious policy that sees the Canada Revenue Agency enforce tax changes before they become law. The Federal Court offered sympathy but no satisfaction for tax filers stung by a 2025 mix-up over capital gains: "This makes no sense at all." READ MORE
Cabinet has overruled the housing department in opting to locate the head office of its Build Canada Homes agency in Toronto. Staff in an internal memo complained Toronto rents were too high: 'There's a three to four year wait time for office space.' READ MORE
Chiefs of the Assembly of First Nations yesterday condemned the Senate for quashing a proposal to criminalize Indian Residential School “denialism” under threat of two years’ jailing. “It is a shame,” a Thompson, Man. Chief told reporters at the group’s annual general meeting in Ottawa: "Our people have been through a lot." READ MORE
Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem yesterday said he could not predict how 2026 will unfold, cautioning reporters: “There are certainly some risks there.” The Bank in a Monetary Policy Report said it expected some growth following last winter’s recession, but could not be sure: "Growth has been uneven." READ MORE
Senate Ethics Officer James O’Reilly yesterday said he “does have authority” to take public complaints against political appointees. O'Reilly said he “cannot comment further at this time” regarding insults posted by Senator Charles Adler (Man.) on his official Twitter account: "The respectful exchange of ideas and information is a basic characteristic of the Senate." READ MORE
Cabinet yesterday dismissed broadcaster Tom Clark as Canada’s $232,000-a year New York Consul midway through his term. Liberals had attempted to defend Clark following an outcry over his expenses: "We need you now more than ever." READ MORE
We hold sacred the right to vote. The first ballot cast by my brother and I was discussed around the dining room table. We talked about whether a government was good or bad. My parents cherished those conversations because we were free to have them. This shaped my family’s outlook on life. We were taught that Poles lost democracy because they did not cherish freedom enough. When it comes to democracy, there’s a difference between theory and practice.
