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Canadian tech organization urges 'responsible' approach to AI regulation

Canadian tech organization urges 'responsible' approach to AI regulation

An organization representing more than 150 Canadian tech companies is calling on the country to take a sensitive but speedy approach to artificial intelligence
Workers strike at all 3 Detroit automakers, a new tactic to squeeze companies for better pay

Workers strike at all 3 Detroit automakers, a new tactic to squeeze companies for better pay

Nearly one in 10 of America’s unionized auto workers went on strike Friday
Canada announces $5 million for Libya flood victims as death toll mounts

Canada announces $5 million for Libya flood victims as death toll mounts

Some 10,000 people are missing and presumed dead in a disaster that has already claimed more than 11,000 lives
Employers must use caution amid workplace power dynamics, experts say

Employers must use caution amid workplace power dynamics, experts say

Experts say it is important for senior-level employers to remember that positional power is a real thing
McDavid, Draisaitl aiming for Oilers' breakthrough after playoff disappointments

McDavid, Draisaitl aiming for Oilers' breakthrough after playoff disappointments

Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl know their Stanley Cup window is wide open
Defending champion Canada prepares for Chile in Davis Cup group final

Defending champion Canada prepares for Chile in Davis Cup group final

After a strong start, Canada needs a strong finish Saturday in its Davis Cup group stage final
Prosecutors in DC election case seek order barring Trump's 'inflammatory,' 'intimidating' comments

Prosecutors in DC election case seek order barring Trump's 'inflammatory,' 'intimidating' comments

Special counsel Jack Smith's team said in a motion filed Friday that such a 'narrow, well-defined' order was necessary to preserve the integrity of the case and to avoid prejudicing potential jurors
UNESCO puts two locations in war-ravaged Ukraine on its list of historic sites in danger

UNESCO puts two locations in war-ravaged Ukraine on its list of historic sites in danger

The decision Friday to put those two on the body's list of sites 'in danger' has no enforcement mechanism, but could help deter Russian attacks
INSIDE THE VILLAGE: Who should foot the bill for safe consumption sites?

INSIDE THE VILLAGE: Who should foot the bill for safe consumption sites?

This week on the podcast: We take a closer at supervised consumption sites, who they help, why they work — and why two northern Ontario cities, Timmins and Sudbury, could be forced to close theirs
Trudeau calls on major grocers to stabilize food prices, drawing industry pushback

Trudeau calls on major grocers to stabilize food prices, drawing industry pushback

TORONTO — The federal government is demanding major Canadian grocers come up with a plan to stabilize prices, drawing pushback from the food industry.