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betakit.compolitics20 days ago
Canada Adds Retired Judge to Diversity Advisory Council
The federal government appointed a retired Nova Scotia judge to its Advisory Council on Rights, Equality and Inclusion after criticism that the initial membership lacked Black representation. Officials also named an archbishop to the body and issued a news release on Friday.
thenextweb.comai31 days ago
Liberal Government Introduces Privacy Bill Allowing Canadians to Request Deletion of Personal Data
The federal Liberal government introduced Bill C-36, the Protecting Privacy and Consumer Data Act, which would give Canadians the right to request deletion of their personal information held by companies. The bill also proposes a new regulatory commission with authority to issue…
cnbc.compolitics66 days ago
2026 Census Reference Date Set for May 12 as Statistics Canada Prepares to Count Canadian Population
Census day for the mandatory 2026 count arrives Tuesday as a reference date rather than a hard deadline. Statistics Canada will contact non-responders in June and send final reminder letters in mid-July. The census, conducted every five years, informs decisions on housing, school…