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Canada is creating a new Financial Crimes Agency to investigate and prosecute financial crimes, banning cryptocurrency ATMs, following a public inquiry that found the country lacks a comprehensive anti-money laundering strategy. The move contrasts with the US, where federal investigative agencies have been weakened and convicted money launderers have been pardoned.
An Iranian football federation delegation, led by President Mehdi Taj, was denied entry at Toronto airport despite valid visas, preventing them from attending the FIFA Congress in Vancouver. Canada cited an entry ban on members of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
After a year of facing pressure from the U.S., Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is praised for his firm stance against Trump's threats and domestic criticism. However, experts say the real challenge in his second year lies in turning his policy promises into concrete actions.
Families of victims in a Canadian mass school shooting filed U.S. federal lawsuits against OpenAI, accusing the company of failing to alert police about the shooter's concerning ChatGPT conversations before the February attack. The suits allege that OpenAI safety staff recommended contacting law enforcement but were overruled by CEO Sam Altman and leadership, allowing the 18-year-old shooter to continue planning the deadly assault.