Democracy
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Biden warns ‘something dangerous happening’ in U.S. as GOP embraces TrumpDuring a speech in Arizona, Biden branded the "Make America Great Again" movement as an existential threat to the U.S. political system and warned of the threat to democracy.U.S. NewsSep 28
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Canada suspending supports to Niger government following military coupA statement by Global Affairs Canada says the Canadian government is suspending all direct funding to Niger, but other assistance to vulnerable populations will continue.CanadaAug 6
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Kingston, Ont. to get ‘strong mayor’ powers from the provinceThe mayor will soon be able to veto by-laws and pass municipal motions with only a third of council's support despite some calling the new powers an erosion of municipal democracy.CanadaJun 19
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Canada’s elections authorities move slowly, carefully to digitize votingElection Nova Scotia's historic step is a good example of the kind of cautious, incremental approach often taken by elections authorities when it comes to technology.PoliticsMay 1
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Alberta Premier Smith, with election looming, announces new limits on media questionsPolitical scientists say Smith is making the change to avoid accountability, particularly over her phone call with Artur Pawlowski.PoliticsApr 14
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From deepfakes to ChatGPT, misinformation thrives with AI advancements: reportRapid technological advances 'represent a step-change in AI’s potential to manipulate people and sow political chaos,' the Eurasia Group's report suggests.TechJan 4
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Lethbridge council won’t explore ward system, proposes different electoral modelIn October 2021, nearly 56 per cent of voters said they supported 'using a ward system to elect city councillors starting with the 2025 municipal election.'PoliticsDec 13, 2022
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U.S. democracy is being ‘tested,’ expert warns. Here’s how it can be repairedWith the U.S. midterm elections expected to grow the influence of the far-right, anti-democratic movement, one expert says pro-democracy forces need to get tougher.WorldNov 8, 2022
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Beaconsfield’s Remembrance Day ceremony a chance to reflect on democracyThe mood was somber as young and old assembled at Heroes Park in the Montreal West Island suburb of Beaconsfield for the annual Remembrance Day ceremony.CanadaNov 5, 2022
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Freeland apologizes over Africa aid comments: ‘I really didn’t mean to offend you’In a speech last week in Washington, Freeland said it is up to African countries to chose their own paths, and rejected the idea that they can fall into Russia's orbit by accident.PoliticsOct 17, 2022
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