The U.S. House committee advanced a bill restricting stock trades by lawmakers, focusing on insider trading but not a full ownership ban. Critics call it a 'sham' that fails to address core conflicts of interest.
Canada's Supreme Court examines the WE Charity controversy, a major political scandal from Justin Trudeau's tenure. Key details and implications for governance.
A Canadian professor argues for banning the practice of boiling lobsters alive, citing animal welfare concerns. Explore the ethical debate and potential industry impacts.
A state-distributed, retouched image of Sara Netanyahu has triggered a fierce debate on ethics in government communications. Explore the details and implications.
Vancouver's major sports franchises face mounting ethical pressure to leave X as reports reveal its AI tool, Grok, generates nonconsensual imagery. Why do they stay?
A new study reveals U.S. lawmakers consistently beat the market using insider knowledge. Calls grow for a total ban on congressional stock trading as public outrage mounts.
A Toronto lawyer linked to a fatal triple shooting has been suspended after using AI in an appeal. The case raises serious ethical questions for the legal profession in Canada. Read the full details.
A Toronto lawyer connected to a deadly triple shooting has lost his appeal after being caught using artificial intelligence in his case. Read the full details on this legal controversy.
Chrystia Freeland faces scrutiny for delaying her MP resignation while advising Ukraine's president. Critics question ethics and security implications. Read the full story.
Chrystia Freeland faces scrutiny for delaying her resignation as MP while taking an unpaid advisory role with Ukraine's president. Critics call it a conflict of interest. Read the full story.
The Quebec Liberal Party has unveiled strict new guidelines for its upcoming leadership contest, including an ethics officer and a ban on cash donations, following allegations in the previous race. Voting runs from March 9 to 14.
The Quebec Liberal Party appoints an ethics officer to oversee its 2026 leadership contest, ensuring transparency and integrity in the selection process. Learn about the new safeguards.
Military police exonerated after a 2024 training exercise in Montreal left a civilian DND employee injured. An independent public hearing is now set to investigate.
British and French military aircraft have carried out a targeted strike against a suspected Islamic State weapons depot in Syria. Get the latest details on the operation.
The New York Times editorial board condemns President Trump's military operation in Venezuela as illegal and unwise. Read the full analysis of the capture of Nicolás Maduro and the brewing constitutional crisis.
Montreal columnist Josh Freed's revealing interview with ChatGPT exposes the AI's sycophantic nature, its 'raccoon-like' curiosity, and the human experiences it can never have. Discover the bot's surprising self-awareness.
A new Canadian study proposes an ethical framework for using vaccine certificates in future health crises, weighing liberty against public health needs. Explore the conditions for their use.
The United Kingdom introduces a new paid 'gap year' scheme for young people to serve in the armed forces. Learn about the program's details and its potential impact.
The UK will launch a paid military gap year program in 2026 for 150 young people, offering training without long-term commitment to address defence recruitment struggles. Learn more about this new initiative.
Japan's cabinet has approved a historic defence budget of over $55 billion for 2025, marking a major strategic shift to counter China's military expansion. Explore the details and global implications.
As AI models digest billions of words, a Christmas editorial argues true human fellowship requires real encounter, not digital facsimiles. Explore the limits of technology.
A military watchdog report found the investigation into Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin was deeply flawed. The Provost Marshal's weak response to 16 recommendations raises doubts about real change.
Richard Painter, a former White House ethics lawyer, calls it critical for President Trump to ensure the Justice Department releases all documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. Failure to do so could trigger significant public backlash.
Ontario's integrity commissioner will investigate Labour Minister David Piccini over allegations of preferential treatment in the $2.5B Skills Development Fund. Opposition calls for his resignation.
Dynamic pricing powered by AI is entering Canadian grocery stores, potentially costing families $1,200 more per year. Experts warn it breaches consumer trust and fairness for essential goods.
Canada's military aims to expand its reserve forces to 400,000 personnel, but critics question the feasibility, cost, and training plans for this massive mobilization initiative.
General Jennie Carignan, Canada's Chief of the Defence Staff, asserts the military is prepared for conflict now while outlining a sweeping modernization plan. She discusses recruitment, new capabilities, and the changing global threat landscape.
The NBA Cup faces mounting calls to terminate its sponsorship with Emirates due to the UAE's alleged involvement in the Sudan conflict. Learn about the ethical pressure on sports partnerships.
The Canadian Armed Forces is experiencing a record number of new recruits in Quebec. Discover the key factors driving this significant surge in enlistment numbers.
A Canadian Armed Forces military police officer has received a fine and a severe reprimand following a months-long unauthorized absence. Get the details on the disciplinary decision.