Canada

Nearly 1,000 residents protested in downtown Halifax against a proposed AI data centre in Cape Breton, calling for a moratorium on similar projects. Concerns centre on environmental impact and water usage, as Everwind Fuels moves forward with the development set to power Anthropic’s AI assistant.

A post-election poll indicates that the Parti Québécois might have secured a majority government had it not committed to a sovereignty referendum in its initial mandate. This decision appears to have influenced voter support significantly, affecting the party’s electoral outcome.

U.S. President Donald Trump has withdrawn threats to ban Canadian jet manufacturer Bombardier from the U.S. market, stating he intends to ensure the well-being of the company’s workforce. This marks a shift in the administration’s approach towards the company amid ongoing trade discussions.

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