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Military police in Canada will no longer accept Criminal Code sexual offence complaints, as jurisdiction shifts to civilian justice under Bill C-11. The change follows recommendations from former Supreme Court justices who found military members distrust the system. Some survivors wanted a choice between systems, but the government removed that option.
The Liberal government will table two major bills in the final days of the parliamentary sitting: one updating privacy law with protections for children's data and measures against surveillance pricing, and another ensuring clean drinking water on First Nation lands. This is the third attempt at privacy reform and a second try at the water bill.
Canadian Minister Marc Miller denied accusations that Ottawa has abandoned Canadian culture under the Online Streaming Act, citing frustration with CRTC timelines and affordability. The government ordered the CRTC to review a policy that would have tripled foreign streamers' contributions to 15% of Canadian revenues, and plans $600 million in annual taxpayer support for Canadian content. CRTC chair Vicky Eatrides stated the climbdown is 'not the final chapter'.
Canadian PM Mark Carney called on Canada and the EU to unite ahead of the G7 summit, warning the rules-based global order is breaking down. Speaking at Trinity College in Dublin on June 13, 2026, he described Canada as 'the most European of non-European countries' and highlighted 56 critical mineral partnerships in Europe.
This editorial argues that while trucking companies are responsible for tax evasion through the Driver Inc. scheme, the Canadian federal government's decade-long negligence enabled the fraud. It contends that Ottawa's temporary moratorium on enforcement, which lasted 14 years, allowed widespread abuse, and that some drivers also benefited from underpaying taxes.
Calgary officials recommend requesting nearly $1 billion from the federal government for infrastructure, transit, and recreation projects. The proposal includes $190 million for the Bearspaw feeder main replacement, $335 million for Calgary Transit, and $320 million for recreation. The committee will debate the recommendations on Thursday.
The author argues that Canadian government housing policies prioritize building tall skyscrapers over family-friendly rentals, citing a bureaucrat's comment that 'nobody has the right to own a home.' He contends that taxpayer dollars are being misspent on units unsuitable for families, with insufficient two- and three-bedroom apartments, and calls for a shift toward family-oriented housing.
The commentary argues that the Alberta government is willfully ignoring the risk of foreign interference in its upcoming separation referendum, particularly from Russian and US actors. It contends that the province lacks adequate security measures and has adopted a dismissive attitude, contrasting with federal efforts to counter such threats.
The Alberta government endorsed Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas's proposal for a municipal lobbyist registry, as an RCMP investigation into alleged corruption tied to a 2025 land-use vote continues. Ward 2 Coun. Jennifer Wyness criticized the move as redundant.
Canada tabled Bill C-35 to strengthen enforcement of forced labour import bans, including a public list of high-risk products and shifting inspection focus. The move addresses U.S. concerns over weak enforcement, as the Trump administration considers new tariffs on Canada.