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How scientists helped crack Canada's biggest art fraud case

The Canadian Conservation Institute, a little known federal government organization, played a key role in helping police investigate the biggest art fraud in the country's history. Here's how the institute used technology to help determine whether paintings purporting to be from late Indigenous artist Norval Morrisseau were real or fake. (Aug. 21, 2026)

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Federal government posts $370-million deficit between April and June

The federal government posted a deficit of $370-million for the April-to-June period of its 2026-27 fiscal year.

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A Canadian flag flies in front of the offices of the Prime Minister in West Block on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
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As AI booms, Canadian musicians face ‘existential struggle’

Edmonton-born rapper Cadence Weapon says he recently discovered 129 of his songs were used in datasets to train AI music generators without his consent. He’s one of many. The Canadian music industry is asking the federal government to establish rules requiring AI companies to compensate the songwriters and musicians whose work helps power their systems.

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Can Trump really rename Lake Ontario?

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday directing the federal government to rename Lake Ontario “Lake America.” But do Canadians have to recognize the change?

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Morning Update: Lake Ontario forever

Good morning. Improving trade conditions took a turbulent turn yesterday. More on that below, along with suspected arson at a Liberal MP’s home and the delayed pursuit of justice in South Africa.

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WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 27: A map naming Lake Ontario as "Lake America" is displayed as U.S. President Donald Trump signs an executive order during an event in the Oval Office of the White House on August 27, 2026 in Washington, DC. President Trump signed an executive order to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America amid a recent trade war between the U.S. and Canada. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
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