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Author: Alessia Simona Maratta
Publication Date: May 6, 2026 - 05:00
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AI ‘accent masking’ at overseas call centres sparks union backlash in Canada
May 6, 2026
The practice is drawing scrutiny in Canada after labour representatives said at least one major telecommunications company may be using the accent technology with overseas agents.
Nunavut Premier and Finance Minister John Main tabled the largest budget in the territory's history Monday with major increases to spending on health, housing and social services.
May 25, 2026 - 17:54 | | CBC News - Canada
A London, Ont., doctor who assessed a patient with inflammatory bowel disease and a history of mental health issues for MAID outside a Tim Hortons location and later personally drove the man to the place his life was ended has agreed to a minimum six months’ supervision. In another case, Dr. James MacLean failed to administer one of three drugs used in assisted deaths — one that paralyzes the body’s muscles, including the muscles involved in breathing. The patient resumed spontaneously breathing again after initially being pronounced dead, and after MacLean had already left the home....
May 25, 2026 - 17:30 | Sharon Kirkey | National Post
May 25, 2026 - 17:27 | Liam Casey | The Globe and Mail



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