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After a new report put a spotlight on popular YouTube videos with unclear origin promoting Alberta separatism, an independence leader said he’s unconcerned about foreign interference influencing a possible upcoming separation referendum. Mitch Sylvestre, the CEO of the Alberta Prosperity Project, said claims of foreign interference in the Alberta independence …
Read More »New study finds AI chatbots can influence some Canadians to change their vote
Talking with an AI chatbot can successfully convince people to change their votes and could affect the outcome of future elections, according to a new study. The study, which included 1,530 Canadians, also found that the chatbots had more success convincing Canadians to switch their votes than it did with …
Read More »Denmark summons top U.S. diplomat after reports of American influence operations in Greenland
Denmark’s foreign minister has summoned the top U.S. diplomat in Copenhagen over Danish intelligence reports that U.S. citizens have been conducting covert influence operations in Greenland, the ministry said on Wednesday. Public broadcaster DR cited unnamed sources as saying the government believed at least three U.S. nationals with ties to …
Read More »Foreign influence registry could have ‘chilling effect,’ universities warn – National
Canada’s leading research universities warn that a proposed foreign influence transparency registry could have an unintended “chilling effect” on international partnerships, meaning Canada misses out on cutting-edge opportunities. The U15 Canada universities are among several concerned voices urging MPs to adopt changes to the planned registry, a centrepiece of legislation …
Read More »Jewish Heritage Month shines spotlight on Winnipeg’s music scene influence – Winnipeg
Jewish people have had a major influence on the Winnipeg music scene, from big bands to rock and roll, and historians gathered at Temple Shalom to take a look back for Jewish Heritage Month. Stan Carbone of the Jewish Heritage Centre of Western Canada says these figures shaped a century …
Read More »Church holds ‘influence’ over Ontario community that voted down Pride flags, locals say
On a recent weekday afternoon, the main street in Norwich Township was bustling with people chatting at the local cafe, eating at the deli, or browsing through shops. But residents say all that changes on Sundays, when the community in southwestern Ontario largely closes for the Christian day of rest, …
Read More »How much influence should politicians have over police?
Controversy erupted this week when allegations came to light that the Liberal government may have tried to interfere in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) investigation into the 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting where 17 people were killed. According to RCMP Supt. Darren Campbell’s notes, RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki said in a phone call that …
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