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Morocco establishes a dedicated AI ministry as governments adopt different models of digital governance

Morocco has placed artificial intelligence at the centre of its government structure by creating a ministry responsible for artificial intelligence, digital transformation and administrative reform. The portfolio has been assigned to Ahmed Rahhou, the former president of the Competition Council, marking......

Alberta vote puts Canadian unity to the test as separatist movement seeks a path to independence

Voters in Alberta, Canada's oil-rich western province, are facing a pivotal decision on whether to support the launch of a legal process that could eventually lead to a referendum on independence. The vote is not a direct choice on whether Alberta should leave Canada, but it could mark an important......

Carney warns that US pressure could threaten Canada’s unity ahead of Alberta vote

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has warned that external pressure is threatening the country’s unity, urging Alberta residents to reject a move that could set the province on a path toward a future independence referendum. Speaking at a pro-Canada rally in Calgary, Carney said the vote was......

Severe weather events cost Canadian insurers more than $2.4 billion

Severe weather events and wildfires generated more than $2.4 billion in insured losses in Canada over the past year, highlighting the growing financial pressure that extreme weather is placing on households, communities and the insurance sector. According to data from the Insurance Bureau of Canada,......

Morocco-Canada trade reaches $1.7 billion in the first eight months of 2026

Trade between Morocco and Canada recorded significant growth during the first eight months of 2026, although the expansion was driven mainly by a sharp increase in Canadian exports to the Moroccan market, while Moroccan shipments to Canada declined. According to data released by Statistics Canada on......

Plamondon begins minority government in Quebec with salary freeze and challenge to royal oath

Paul St-Pierre Plamondon is preparing to begin governing Quebec after leading the Parti Québécois back to power, with his minority government immediately facing the challenge of turning campaign promises into policy while navigating a fragmented National Assembly. The Parti Québécois......

New Zealand declines to join NATO-backed defence bank

New Zealand has declined an invitation to join a new defence financing institution backed by NATO partners, according to the country’s Foreign Affairs Ministry. The decision concerns the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank, an initiative launched by Canada to provide financing for defence and......

Quebec votes as independence debate returns to the political spotlight

Quebec voters are heading to the polls on October 5 to elect 127 members of the National Assembly, in a provincial election that has brought the question of independence back to the centre of political debate. The Parti Québécois (PQ), led by Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, has campaigned on......

Bank of Canada warns housing affordability remains a major challenge

Canada continues to face significant challenges in housing affordability, with the Bank of Canada warning that high housing costs remain a major economic concern for households across the country. Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Rogers said housing affordability remains one of the most pressing issues......