The most sophisticated defence capabilities mean nothing when someone can physically cut the fibre that carries military communication, writes Jason Presement. www.thewirereport.ca/2026/02/20/o...

A trade association representing many of the world’s largest technology firms is warning Canada’s proposed merger enforcement guidelines could stifle economic growth and deter pro-competitive deals in the digital sector. Courtesy of @phalentm.com www.thewirereport.ca/2026/02/19/u...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Minister Evan Solomon needs to pump the brakes on his AI strategy and provide more support to the creative industry, says Writers’ Union of Canada CEO John Degen. #cdnpoli www.thewirereport.ca/2026/02/18/h...

Following Milano Cortina 2026, @cbcradiocanada.bsky.social will continue as Canada's Olympics rightsholder for the next three iterations of the Games — though the future of Paralympics broadcasting remains unclear: www.thewirereport.ca/2026/02/17/w...

Emile Arsalane is challenging practices from Rogers, Bell and Telus, all of whom he believes are hiding added fees for customers who pay with credit cards. www.thewirereport.ca/2026/02/13/q...

After Australia banned social media for kids under the age of 16 last year, Canadian Identity Minister Marc Miller said his office was looking at the policy’s impact as part of the government’s plan to address online harms. #cdnpoli www.thewirereport.ca/2026/02/12/t...

The federal government has formally tabled the $150 million funding top-up for CBC/Radio-Canada in the House of Commons. www.thewirereport.ca/2026/02/12/l...

Is Canada’s existing copyright law equipped to tackle legal problems presented by AI? One IP lawyer says yes, but Canadian Identity Minister Marc Miller said legislative changes “may” be required to help prevent judicial disputes in the space. #cdnpoli www.thewirereport.ca/2026/02/12/i...

In a surprise move, Telus Corp. has announced that longtime CEO Darren Entwistle will step down on June 30. He will be replaced by board member Victor Dodig, the former CEO of CIBC. www.thewirereport.ca/2026/02/12/d...

Interim NDP Leader Don Davies joined three union leaders, who framed the founding of the Canadian Telecommunications Workers Alliance (CTWA) as a new body to advocate for those employed in the sector. #Cdnpoli www.thewirereport.ca/2026/02/11/u...

Canadian Identity Minister Marc Miller defended Budget 2025’s funding increase for CBC/Radio-Canada in response to questions from opposition MPs, saying that decreasing the organization’s resources would “erode public trust.” #cdnpoli #FINA www.thewirereport.ca/2026/02/11/m...

The new alliance is calling on the federal government to ban the industry’s use of offshoring, prioritize data sovereignty, and work to “strengthen” the telecommunications sector: #cdnpoli www.thewirereport.ca/2026/02/10/c...

Ottawa has announced the provisional results of its latest auction of residual spectrum licences, with Canada’s major telecommunications carriers committing hundreds of millions of dollars to expand their wireless coverage across the country. #ISED www.thewirereport.ca/2026/02/10/g...

New Brunswick Premier @susanholtnb.bsky.social became the latest public official to abandon X (formerly Twitter) this week — but Ottawa’s position remains murky: #cdnpoli By @davislegree.bsky.social www.thewirereport.ca/2026/02/06/s...

Ensuring domestic stories can thrive in a crowded digital world depends on a shift towards prioritizing the viewer’s experience at every stage of production, according to some players in the Canadian media sector #cancon #primetime By @phalentm.com www.thewirereport.ca/2026/02/06/p...

Look out — that spam in your inbox could be a scam. Fraudsters are targeting consumers to separate them from their money, and a new report from the Canadian Anti-Monopoly Project found the practice is global and extremely lucrative for criminals. www.thewirereport.ca/2026/02/04/o...

New from me: The Iranian regime shut off the country’s internet during a recent string of protests last month — and many worry the country may have permanently decoupled from the World Wide Web. www.thewirereport.ca/2026/02/04/w...

Ottawa quietly released the results of its AI strategy consultation on Thursday, which found individuals and experts are worried about the potential social and ethical effects of the technology: #cdnpoli www.thewirereport.ca/2026/02/03/c...

The landscape of children’s programming has taken a few hits over the past few years, but stakeholders are optimistic about the sector — and reaching out to older children is part of the playbook: www.thewirereport.ca/2026/02/03/s...

The Directors Guild of Canada is touting its recently-issued 2025 census report as showing progress in the Canadian film and television industry: www.thewirereport.ca/2026/02/02/d...

Canada-U.S. trade, AI top concerns for media industry players at @thecmpa.bsky.social's Prime Time: #cdnpoli www.thewirereport.ca/2026/01/30/c...

Canadian Media Fund CEO Valerie Creighton said during a panel at Prime Time, hosted by @thecmpa.bsky.social, that updating tax credits could spur domestic television and film production: #cdnpoli #PrimeTime www.thewirereport.ca/2026/01/30/c...

‘Adoption will happen’: AI Minister @evansolomon.bsky.social tells cultural industry at @thecmpa.bsky.social's Prime Time conference to brace for AI revolution: #cdnpoli www.thewirereport.ca/2026/01/30/a...

The Toronto Police Service is adopting an artificial intelligence (AI) solution to eliminate wait times on its non-emergency numbers: www.thewirereport.ca/2026/01/28/a...

‘That’s the cost of doing business’: @melaniejolycan.bsky.social says telcos won’t be compensated for complying with cybersecurity orders: #cdnpoli #BillC8 #C8 www.thewirereport.ca/2026/01/28/t...

Former OpenAI researcher Steven Adler asks Canada to help end ‘AI arms race’: #cdnpoli www.thewirereport.ca/2026/01/27/f...

Canadian cybersecurity expert flags U.S. interference concerns, urges caution on AI adoption: #cdnpoli www.thewirereport.ca/2026/01/26/c...

Telesat vows to fight creditor lawsuits in Ontario and New York: www.thewirereport.ca/2026/01/26/t...

Senators push Canada to host future Olympics as committee eyes potential bid for 2038 www.hilltimes.com/story/2026/0...

Unlocked | ‘Anything that can’t go on forever eventually stops’: ‘Enshittification’ author issues stark warning to Ottawa over AI policy www.hilltimes.com/story/2026/0...

Unlocked | Opposition MPs, media veterans call for ‘long overdue’ CBC mandate review www.hilltimes.com/story/2026/0...

‘Get the f**k off there’: MPs, Senators call on government to abandon X/Twitter following wave of ‘Grok porn’ www.hilltimes.com/story/2026/0...

UNLOCKED | Ottawa set to revive online harms legislation in 2026: government source www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/1...

New from me: A source familiar with the prime minister’s itinerary said Carney will be forced to miss this month’s COP30 climate summit because of “domestic obligations.” www.ipolitics.ca/2025/11/05/m...

New from me! After 36 years as a journalist and nearly a decade on Belleville’s city council, Chris Malette wouldn’t typically be called a ‘rookie’ at anything, but the 69-year-old was among the 117 first-time MPs sent to the House of Commons earlier this year. www.ipolitics.ca/2025/10/22/i...

New from me: In this week's Coast-to-Coast Check-In, Conservative Party architect Peter MacKay chats about his party’s current state, the devolution of political debate on Parliament Hill, as well as why he’s not ruling out a return to politics #cdnpoli www.ipolitics.ca/2025/07/07/c...

New from me: An exclusive interview with David Suzuki, who talked about reaching the conclusion that humanity has failed in the fight against climate change, and why communities should start preparing for more destructive natural disasters #cdnpoli #cdnenviro www.ipolitics.ca/2025/07/02/i...

With Liberal MP Francis Scarpaleggia becoming the Speaker of the House of Commons, I think back to an interview I did with him in 2022 about his time chairing the environment committee and how he navigated increasingly hostile partisanship in Parliament #cdnpoli

Liberal MP Francis Scarpaleggia is the new Speaker of the House of Commons #cdnpoli

Both Conservatives who had been on the list of candidates for House Spaker, John Nater and Chris d'Entremont, the latter of whom was considered a favourite to land the role, have withdrawn their names from the running, meaning the next speaker will be a Liberal MP #cdnpoli

"Well, the girls are out to bingo, and the boys are gettin' stinko" is among the greatest opening lyrics to a Canadian song

Poilievre says Carney signed a fake executive order to hide the carbon tax for 30 days, and the law remains in place. While the GGPPA remains in effect, Carney and cabinet passed an order in council last week bringing the backstop carbon price to $0 #cdnpoli

We’re here at a steel plant in beautiful L’Original, Ont., where Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is set to speak shortly. Earlier this morning, the Tories promised to kill the industrial carbon price if they win the next federal election #cdnpoli

“People are saying he’s no shrinking violet. That’s absolutely true. If they think that he’s a nightmare, well, that’s in the eye of the beholder, isn’t it?" said one source, who worked closely with Mark Carney during his Bank of Canada governorship. #cdnpoli Story: www.ipolitics.ca/news/a-very-...

All signs still pointing to new Liberal Leader Mark Carney calling a snap election before Parliament returns from prorogation on March 24... #cdnpoli www.ipolitics.ca/news/carney-...

With the Liberals surging in Quebec and national unity on the rise across the country, Bloc Leader Yves-François Blanchet says his separatist party is fully prepared for the upcoming election. #cdnpoli www.ipolitics.ca/news/lets-go...

New Liberal Leader (and incoming prime minister) Mark Carney ends his victory speech with what has become a rallying cry across the country - “vive le Canada” #cdnpoli #LPC2025

Mark Carney will be Canada’s next prime minister, winning the Liberal leadership on the first ballot #cdnpoli #LPC2025

Liberal Party president Sachit Mehra is at the mic, where he’ll shortly announce who will become Canada’s next prime minister #cdnpoli #LPC2025

Former prime minister and 91-year-old Jean Chrétien takes the stage, says Canada must consider going further in its response to U.S. tariffs through export tariffs on Canadian energy, potash, etc. #cdnpoli #lpcldr