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The Canadian government directed the CRTC to review its requirement that streaming services contribute 15% of Canadian revenues to Canadian content, citing consumer costs. Minister Marc Miller acknowledged U.S. trade concerns, as the USMCA faces a mandatory review in July 2026.
The Bloc Québécois introduced a bill to repeal the Clarity Act, which requires a clear majority for Quebec secession. Leader Yves-François Blanchet called the act a federal veto over Quebec's self-determination. The move follows Prime Minister Mark Carney's remarks that 50% plus one vote is not a clear majority.
The Canadian government directed the CRTC to drop a rule requiring U.S. streaming services like Netflix to triple financial contributions for Canadian content. Culture Minister Marc Miller announced a $600 million Canadian ($432 million US) government investment in the sector instead, following pushback from the Motion Picture Association and the U.S. ambassador.
The commentary argues that Alberta Premier Danielle Smith holds views at odds with mainstream Canadian values, particularly on dismantling public healthcare. It contends that her persuasive style allows her to avoid political consequences for statements that would end other politicians' careers, and warns that her approach mirrors the populist rhetoric that led to Brexit.
The authors, leaders of the Canadian Society for Ecology and Evolution, argue that the Canadian government's proposal to fast-track major infrastructure projects threatens environmental protections. They contend that exempting projects from impact assessments and the Species at Risk Act's jeopardy test risks irreversible harm to endangered species and ecosystems, citing specific examples like the northern resident orca and woodland caribou.
The authors argue that Canada is ignoring global shifts away from fossil fuels, citing examples like Vietnam abandoning LNG for renewables and European countries doubling down on clean energy. They contend that Canadian politicians remain focused on fossil fuel exports, missing opportunities in the transitioning energy market.
The Canadian Teachers' Federation called on governments to negotiate in good faith and stop invoking the notwithstanding clause to restrict labor rights. The group launched a petition after Alberta used the clause to ban teacher strikes in October 2025.
Brian Topp argues that Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is out of step with Canadian values and federal politics, suggesting her policies and rhetoric alienate her from the rest of the country. The commentary contends that Smith's approach undermines national unity and positions her as a divisive figure.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith visited Quebec City on Wednesday to emphasize shared interests in provincial autonomy and economic ties, as both provinces face sovereignty movements. Smith will meet with Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette to discuss bolstering economic ties and an east-west energy corridor.
Conservative MP Billy Morin plans to spend summer talking to Indigenous leaders about encouraging First Nations people to vote in Alberta's Oct. 19 referendum on whether to stay in Canada. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says his caucus will campaign across Alberta urging voters to remain in 'the Canadian family.'