
OTTAWA — The federal government estimates there are nearly 2,500 businesses or people in Canada working surreptitiously on behalf of foreign states to influence local politics and governments who will need to register publicly.
That’s according to
proposed regulations for Canada’s long-awaited foreign agent registry
published on Saturday.
But despite suggestions by Ottawa that the tool would be up and running by last year, the Liberals have yet to appoint a Foreign Influence Transparency Commissioner to oversee the registry.
The proposed regulations flesh out the information...
January 7, 2026 - 14:40 | Christopher Nardi | National Post
Video game maker Ubisoft UBSFF has closed its production studio in Halifax, eliminating 71 jobs.The Paris-based company issued a statement today saying the move had nothing to do with a union drive that resulted in 60 employees joining the Canadian branch of the Communications Workers of America last month.
January 7, 2026 - 14:34 | | The Globe and Mail
The race to the playoffs begins now for the Ottawa Senators. Read More
January 7, 2026 - 14:21 | Bruce Garrioch | Ottawa Citizen
An on-again, off-again machine in Saskatchewan that’s vital for diagnosing cancer has been disrupted again, putting at least one family in a bind.
January 7, 2026 - 14:19 | Globalnews Digital | Global News - Canada
A former officer with the Listuguj Police Department is facing criminal charges following an investigation by Quebec's police watchdog.
January 7, 2026 - 14:10 | Globalnews Digital | Global News - Canada
Most of the employees working in Halifax supported a mobile version of the game known as Assassin's Creed Rebellion, and they also worked on Rainbow Six Mobile.
January 7, 2026 - 14:06 | Globalnews Digital | Global News - Canada

