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Alberta’s chief justices have issued a rare public statement affirming the importance of judicial independence following remarks made by Premier Danielle Smith questioning the impartiality of the courts. The statement, released Tuesday, underscores the foundational role of an independent judiciary in a functioning democracy. Judicial Independence Under Scrutiny The statement was signed by Acting Chief … Read more

As Parliament prepares to resume session Monday after a six-week break, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has publicly called on the Prime Minister to demonstrate tangible results. The call came in the form of a letter to Mark Carney, referencing Carney’s recent speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Conservative Proposals and Criticism Mr. … Read more

Hootsuite Inc. is once again providing services to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), more than five years after a previous contract sparked employee backlash and a public reversal. Internal communications reveal the Vancouver-based social media management company secured a $95,000 pilot project with ICE in September, building on existing work with Customs and Border … Read more