Canadian MPs wear menstrual bracelets to break systemic barriers

Many X users are commenting on MPs’ menstrual videos, noting how unsettling it is to see male politicians celebrating women’s monthly bleeding.
Trudeau disputes Justice Hogue’s claim, says he’s providing ‘unprecedented transparency’

Trudeau says he’s not withholding any relevant documents after the Commissioner he appointed to look into foreign interference says he is.
Edmonton city councillor praises 15-minute cities: “You won’t need a car”

“You’re not going to have to worry about traffic because people won’t need a car,” Councillor Knack proclaimed.
Half of those arrested in car theft network are out on bail

After a large-scale criminal investigation dubbed ‘Project Odyssey’, it looked like police were finally making headway… Until you realize 14 out of the 22 who were caught and charged in the latest batch of arrests are already out on bail.
No CBC drought retraction following Calgary monsoon season

The CBC dedicated a significant portion of its 2023 coverage of Alberta painting an apocalyptic picture of Alberta becoming a desert wasteland. They’ve yet to retract anything, though, despite record rainfall.
Immigration Minister admits Canada doesn’t require criminal background checks from temporary residents

Liberals now say the criminal background check they require from temporary residents covers Canada, where most have never been.
Canadians scared Trudeau’s capital gains tax is causing doctors to leave

A new survey has revealed that a majority of Canadians are worried that the new capital gains tax hike will scare off doctors and further cripple Canada’s healthcare system.
US House of Representatives passes anti-central bank digital currency bill to prevent surveillance state

On May 23, in a vote of 216–192, the US House of Representatives passed the CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act. Assuming the bill passes the senate following debate, this will explicitly prohibit the Federal Reserve from issuing central bank digital currencies to any person or institution.
Liberals introduce bill that expands eligibility for citizenship

“As long as the Canadian parent who was born outside of Canada has accumulated three years of time spent in Canada before the birth of the child, they’ll be able to pass down their citizenship to their child.”
1 in 3 AstraZeneca COVID vax trial participants reported adverse event

It appears side effects weren’t so rare after all, and AstraZeneca knows it.