Elections

• Nova Scotia NDP candidate out after criticism for ‘troubling’ posts about Israel

  Nova Scotia's New Democratic Party says a candidate criticized by the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs for "damaging" social media posts is no longer running for the party.

  Politics

  Nov 10
  
• Georgian president won’t recognize parliament elections, calls for protests

  The country's president said its elections fell victim to a “Russian special operation” aimed at moving it off a path toward Europe.

  World

  Oct 27
  
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• Province says only Canadians can vote in civic elections, despite Calgary city council motion

  On Tuesday, Ward 8 Coun. Courtney Walcott put forward a notice of motion asking Alberta Municipalities to explore allowing permanent residents to vote in local elections.

  Politics

  May 1
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• Tech companies sign pact to combat AI election interference

  Tech executives including OpenAI and Meta gathered to announce a new voluntary framework for how they will respond to AI-generated deepfakes that deliberately trick voters.

  Tech

  Feb 16
• How ChatGPT maker OpenAI says it plans to prevent 2024 election misinformation

  The safeguards include a mix of preexisting policies and newer initiatives to prevent the misuse of its wildly popular generative AI tools.

  Tech

  Jan 16
• Elections Canada launches online tool to tackle voting ‘misconceptions’

  Elections Canada has launched an online tool to tackle "misconceptions" related to the election process as some are warning that fake content could be rampant in 2024.

  Canada

  Jan 12
• ANALYSIS: Would replacing Trudeau help the Liberals? It’s probably unlikely

  New polling shows the Liberal Party's biggest liability is its leader Justin Trudeau. Would a new leader help? And how will the party win support despite Trudeau's unpopularity?

  Canada

  Nov 30, 2023
• Northwest Territories residents head to polls after wildfire delayed earlier vote

  Voters will choose 16 of 19 Legislative Assembly members, one of whom will then be elected premier. Current premier Caroline Cochrane isn't seeking re-election.

  Canada

  Nov 14, 2023
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• Manitoba community’s brush with ER closures highlights extent of health care concerns

  Health care challenges for communities across Manitoba has left one municipality shouldering the province's burden onto itself to provide its residents the care they need.

  Health

  Sep 28, 2023
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• ANALYSIS: Manitoba Liberals could be the key in historic provincial election

  Both PC Leader Heather Stefanson and NDP Leader Wab Kinew are looking to make history on Oct. 3. But it could be Manitoba Liberals who decide which one of them moves forward.

  Politics

  Sep 3, 2023