David J. Climenhaga: It’ll be hard for the UCP to shake off former Alberta Health Services CEO Athana Mentzelopoulos’s bombshell allegation that she was fired for launching an investigation of procurement deals and private surgical contracts pushed by staffers in Premier Smith’s government.
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Health Care Corruption Allegations Rock Smith Government | The Tyee
CEO says she was fired for reporting the issues and seeking full investigations.
British Columbia is banning the Chinese-owned artificial intelligence application DeepSeek from government-managed devices. Andrew MacLeod reports.
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BC, Canada Ban Public Sector Staff from Using Chinese-Owned DeepSeek AI | The Tyee
The software is ‘an unacceptable risk,’ says the province’s information technology head.
“Backlash does not mean DEI is failing,” says Camellia Bryan, an assistant professor at UBC’s Sauder School of Business. “It often signals that dominant-group employees are experiencing discomfort as existing power structures shift.” Isaac Phan Nay interviews.
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The Real Reasons for the DEI Backlash. And Some Solutions | The Tyee
UBC prof Camellia Bryan says traditionally favoured groups can feel threatened by diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
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Trump is wrong. The U.S. does not subsidize Canada — it’s the other way around. These numbers show a tariff war makes no sense. Economist Jim Stanford writes.
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Trump Is Wrong. The US Does Not Subsidize Canada | The Tyee
In fact, it’s the other way around. These numbers show a tariff war makes no sense.
Who would you choose to babysit your country: Ford, Poilievre or Smith? 🇨🇦
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Please Advise! Can I Trust Our Political Leaders? | The Tyee
Which of these would you let babysit your country? Pierre Poilievre, Danielle Smith or Doug Ford?
“We should all thank Chrystia Freeland for this lesson. With the recent Canada Post disruptions, it can be hard to know the best way to deliver a holiday message. Freeland showed us how it’s done.”
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Please Advise! Is Justin Trudeau Done? | The Tyee
Despite Chrystia Freeland’s best efforts, says Dr. Steve, the prime minister is still standing.
Angelo Isidorou runs the BC Conservatives. He’s come a long way since his 2017 appearance at a pro-Trump rally in Vancouver.
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From MAGA Kid to Canadian Right-Wing Power Player | The Tyee
Angelo Isidorou runs BC’s Conservatives. His approach to politics is shaped by a controversial past.
Sam Routley: The tone and timing of Chrystia Freeland’s resignation seems carefully designed to cause the most chaos within the government. It seems not so much a statement on Freeland’s future as an attempt to remove a sitting prime minister. #canpoli
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Freeland Set Out to Topple Trudeau. Now What? | The Tyee
Canada lacks the checks and balances that would let MPs fire the boss.
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