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CTV News
4 days ago
- General
- CTV News
NS won't commit to releasing environmental racism report
Atlantic Watch Nova Scotia isn't committing to making an environmental racism report available to the public.
Calgary Herald
6 days ago
- Business
- Calgary Herald
How might Donald Trump's unpredictability affect G7 meeting in Kananaskis? Experts weigh in
U.S. President Donald Trump's unpredictable and often erratic nature will bring an uncertainty to next month's G7 meeting in Kananaskis, which will require special diplomacy to accommodate, says expert observers. Article content Article content But most, like the director of the University of Calgary's School of Public Policy are confident Trump's fellow leaders will know how to handle the U.S. president's personality traits, though it likely won't be easy. Article content Article content 'His behaviour has certainly created challenges for Canada and around the world,' said Martha Hall Findlay after helping moderate a panel discussion on the G7 among European diplomats last week. Article content Article content She said the structure of those meetings is designed to overcome such uncertainties. Article content 'The hope is having these discussions among a small group of people will actually be fruitful — (Trump) clearly loves the spotlight . . . at Kananaskis, the hope is without that spotlight and having those intimate conversations could actually be really helpful in moving us forward rather than just reacting to whatever happens next,' said Hall Findlay. Article content A sense of agreement created by the communique from the G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors' meeting in Banff last week on economic issues and the war in Ukraine should provide some optimism that any unpredictability can be surmounted, she said. Article content Article content 'You found a strong line of support (in Banff) on Ukraine,' said Matthias Luttenberg, who was part of the panel discussion in Calgary. Article content 'I'm confident we'll have these meetings in good spirit no matter who's at the table. At the end of the day we share, in many regards, the same values and objectives.' Article content Article content But U of C economist Trevor Tombe said it's possible Trump's mercurial, combative nature could prove a stumbling block. Article content 'Just having these meetings run smoothly would be a success. If it doesn't result in some kind of falling-out, that alone will help ease the uncertainty,' he said. Article content 'Hopefully there'd be a normal meeting where Trump doesn't do anything strange like not participating in the (final) communique or leaving early. The very fact they could function is a signal stronger than uncertainty.'
RNZ News
6 days ago
- Business
- RNZ News
Economist Justin Wolfers breaks down US tariffs
US President Donald Trump says he has agreed to delay a 50 percent tariff on European Union imports until July 9. Professor Justin Wolfers teaches Economics and Public Policy at the University of Michigan. He translates the latest fiscal drama for Nathan. Tags: To embed this content on your own webpage, cut and paste the following: See terms of use.
Reuters
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Reuters
Future queen of Belgium caught up in Harvard foreign student ban
BRUSSELS, May 23 (Reuters) - Princess Elisabeth, the 23-year-old future queen of Belgium, has just completed her first year at Harvard University but the ban imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump's administration on foreign students studying there could jeopardise her continued studies. The Trump administration revoked Harvard University's ability to enroll international students on Thursday, and is forcing current foreign students to transfer to other schools or lose their legal status in the U.S., while also threatening to expand the crackdown to other colleges. "Princess Elisabeth has just completed her first year. The impact of (the Trump administration's) decision will only become clearer in the coming days/weeks. We are currently investigating the situation," the Belgian Royal Palace's spokesperson Lore Vandoorne said. "We are analyzing this at the moment and will let things settle. A lot can still happen in the coming days and weeks," the Palace's communication director, Xavier Baert, added. Elisabeth is studying Public Policy at Harvard, a two-year master's degree program that according to the university's website broadens students' perspectives and sharpens their skills for "successful career in public service". The princess is heir to the Belgian throne, as the eldest of four children born to King Philippe and Queen Mathilde. Before attending Harvard, she earned a degree in history and politics from the UK's Oxford University. Harvard said on Thursday the move by the Trump administration - which affects thousands of students - was illegal and amounted to retaliation.
Zawya
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
Oman unveils new national AI safety and ethics policy
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, has officially launched its Public Policy for Safe and Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence Systems. Unveiled earlier this week, the policy 'aims to govern the use and development of Artificial Intelligence (Al) systems in the Sultanate of Oman by establishing a comprehensive framework that combines technical controls and ethical principles'. The policy will apply to all government bodies and private sector organisations which are involved in the development or use of AI Systems across stages including data collection, system design, training, operation, and ongoing evaluation. According to the document, the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology will be responsible for monitoring the overall compliance of government administrative units and report to the Council of Ministers, while sectoral regulatory bodies will be responsible for enforcement within their domains. The policy underscores three main ethical principles for the use and development of AI Systems. These include Humanity and Society, Inclusivity and Justice, and Responsibility and Accountability. According to the policy, users and developers must respect human dignity and ensure the right to human intervention in sensitive decisions, in addition to promoting the use of AI technologies in establishing societal well-being and sustainability. They must also ensure that the benefits achieved through AI are distributed fairly across different social groups, and that these technologies do not contribute to increasing economic disparities. Furthermore, users and developers must design systems that ensure no bias occurs based on race, gender, religion, or any other personal characteristic, in alignment with Islamic principles and ethical values. This includes using a wide, diverse set of data in training systems that represents different societal groups, including minorities and individuals with disabilities. In addition, the policy calls for ensuring that technologies are accessible to everyone through public and private sector collaboration, in order to provide technologies at affordable and equitable prices, while focusing on enhancing access for low-income groups. Moreover, the policy mandates the creation of secure systems free from any breaches, in addition to providing clear effective mechanisms for accountability when errors or damages occur, in addition to ensuring the audit-ability of systems to guarantee compliance with ethical standards. The policy represents a major step in regulating Oman's AI sector, which has been identified as a key sector to achieve economic diversification under the country's digital economy programme, which aims to boost the contribution of the digital economy from current 2% to 5% by 2030 and 10% by 2040. 2022 © All right reserved for Oman Establishment for Press, Publication and Advertising (OEPPA) Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
