Today's most corroborated Canadian stories — weighted for multi-outlet coverage, real disagreement, and national stakes.
A new round of tariffs imposed by the United States on specific Canadian goods took effect on Tuesday, with levies reaching 50 percent on 110 products. The tariffs affect items such as motorboats and certain cheeses, but the U.S. has also removed some existing tariffs. These changes come amid ongoing trade tensions between the two countries.
Bell Canada has officially announced plans to quadruple the size of its AI data centre project in Saskatchewan. The expansion will increase the facility's capacity from 300 megawatts to 1.2 gigawatts, representing a total investment of over $50 billion. This announcement was made by Prime Minister Mark Carney and Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe during Canada's first investment summit in Toronto.
Christine Fréchette, the leader of the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ), was the primary target during the first debate of the provincial election campaign held in Montreal. The debate involved discussions focused on the economy, Quebec sovereignty, and immigration among the five main party leaders. This event marks the beginning of a series of debates leading up to the election.
The Saskatchewan New Democratic Party (NDP) is requesting a pause on the construction of artificial intelligence data centres in the province. They argue that further public consultations are necessary before moving forward with these large-scale projects. This call comes in light of recent announcements by government officials regarding AI data centre developments.
Several municipalities in Ontario are responding to the rapid growth of artificial intelligence by evaluating regulations for new data centres. Some municipalities have implemented temporary moratoriums on new data centre developments while they consider regulatory measures. Notably, Mississauga has enacted a one-year pause on such projects, contrasting with Vaughan, which has rejected similar proposals.
Kyle Campbell has been elected as the new MLA for Calgary-Shaw, defeating UCP candidate Mike Derry by a margin of 582 votes. The byelection result marks a significant shift in a riding that has traditionally supported Conservative candidates. Analysts suggest various factors, including voter sentiment towards current government policies, may have influenced the outcome.