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In the news today: Liberal leadership deadline, Trump versus Canada's digital tax

In the news today: Liberal leadership deadline, Trump versus Canada's digital tax

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
Federal government using AI to tackle Phoenix backlog as it tests replacement system

Federal government using AI to tackle Phoenix backlog as it tests replacement system

OTTAWA — The federal government is expanding its use of artificial intelligence to clear a backlog of Phoenix pay system transactions as it transitions to a new platform.
Laundering of fentanyl cash linked to online betting sites, intelligence agency warns

Laundering of fentanyl cash linked to online betting sites, intelligence agency warns

OTTAWA — Canada's financial intelligence agency suspects online gambling platforms are being used to launder proceeds from fentanyl dealing and production.
Field of Liberal leadership contenders nearly set as deadline day arrives

Field of Liberal leadership contenders nearly set as deadline day arrives

OTTAWA — The federal Liberal caucus is meeting today and tomorrow on Parliament Hill as the party searches for its next leader. Candidates who want to run to replace Justin Trudeau as party leader are almost out of time to confirm their bids.
Canada's digital services tax, online regulation bills a likely Trump trade target

Canada's digital services tax, online regulation bills a likely Trump trade target

OTTAWA — The Liberal government has spent years touting its efforts to make tech giants pay.
Supreme Court to decide whether to hear challenge of Quebec secularism law

Supreme Court to decide whether to hear challenge of Quebec secularism law

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada is set to announce this morning whether it will hear a challenge of Quebec's controversial secularism law, known as Bill 21.
СÀ¶ÊÓƵ First Nation leader apologizes, walks back on Northern Gateway pipeline support

СÀ¶ÊÓƵ First Nation leader apologizes, walks back on Northern Gateway pipeline support

The president of the Union of СÀ¶ÊÓƵ Indian Chiefs apologized Wednesday and walked back comments he made earlier this week suggesting he supported reviving the Northern Gateway pipeline project.
СÀ¶ÊÓƵ Supreme Court certifies province's class-action lawsuit against opioid providers

СÀ¶ÊÓƵ Supreme Court certifies province's class-action lawsuit against opioid providers

Attorney General Niki Sharma says the litigation is aimed at recovering the costs of treating opioid-related diseases allegedly caused by the industry's conduct.
Poilievre says he wants to cut the federal public service, doesn't mind remote work

Poilievre says he wants to cut the federal public service, doesn't mind remote work

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says a government led by him would cut the number of federal public servants — but he doesn't mind if they work from home. When asked by Radio-Canada on Tuesday if U.S.
Poilievre says he's 'not aware' of more than two genders, has other priorities

Poilievre says he's 'not aware' of more than two genders, has other priorities

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Wednesday he is only aware of two genders — male and female — and that the government should leave questions of gender identity alone.
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