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AI Minister Backs Anthropic’s ‘Responsible’ Mythos Rollout as Regulation Tightens

  Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon will meet with Anthropic leaders in response to concerns about the company’s new AI model. Canada’s Artificial Intelligence Minister says Anthropic is taking a “responsible and safety‑first approach” with its newly announced Mythos model family — a comment that comes as governments worldwide race to regulate rapidly advancing AI systems. According to public statements, the minister highlighted Anthropic’s emphasis on model transparency, safety evaluations, and controlled deployment , noting that these practices align with Canada’s push for clearer AI accountability standards. While the remarks were not tied to any specific policy change, they signal growing government interest in how frontier AI models could affect everything from cybersecurity to labour markets. For markets, the reaction has been modest but notable. AI‑linked equities — particularly cloud providers and chipmakers — saw small early‑morning gains , reflecting inves...
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Inferno in the North: Manitoba Declares State of Emergency Amid Raging Wildfires

Manitoba has declared a provincewide state of emergency as wildfires continue to spread, forcing thousands to evacuate. Premier Wab Kinew announced the measure, calling it the largest evacuation in living memory for the province.  

The fires have already displaced 17,000 people, with communities such as Flin Flon, Pimicikamak Cree Nation, and Mathias Colomb First Nation issuing mandatory evacuation orders. The Canadian Armed Forces have been deployed to assist in transporting evacuees to safety.  

The wildfire threatening Flin Flon originated in Creighton, Saskatchewan, before crossing into Manitoba. Officials say water bombers were grounded due to a drone flying nearby, hampering firefighting efforts.  

With extreme fire conditions persisting, authorities are urging residents to follow evacuation orders and seek shelter in designated facilities. The state of emergency will remain in effect for 30 days, with the possibility of extension if necessary.  


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