First Nations leaders decry 'racist political propaganda' by Manitoba government, call for resignation

First Nations representatives harshly called out the Manitoba government on Monday, labelling recent comments by Premier Brian Pallister and cabinet minister Alan Lagimodiere as "racist political propaganda" and demanding the latter's resignation.
Hundreds of journalists, activists among firm's spyware targets, probe finds

An investigation by a global media consortium based on leaked targeting data provides further evidence that military-grade malware from Israel-based NSO Group, the world's most infamous hacker-for-hire outfit, is being used to spy on journalists, human rights activists and political dissidents.
NHL prospect Luke Prokop announces he's gay

Luke Prokop, a Nashville Predators draft pick and Alberta native, announced Monday that he was "proud to publicly tell everyone that I am gay."
Tokyo Olympics taking place largely out of view of those hosting it

The iconic Olympic rings are behind a wall. The Olympic venues are behind fences. And fans have been told to stay away. Organizers said Tokyo 2020 would be an Olympics like no other, and as CBC's Devin Heroux reports from Japan, so far, that's very true.
Toyota scraps all Olympic-related TV ads in Japan amid COVID-19 outbreak

Toyota won't be airing any Olympic-themed advertisements on Japanese television during the Tokyo Games despite being one of the IOC's top corporate sponsors.
How Mary Simon could open doors for reconciliation from Rideau Hall

For some who have a deep interest in the Crown in Canada, the appointment of Mary Simon as Canada's next governor general means a person well suited for the post left vacant after the resignation of Julie Payette will have abundant opportunity to make the most of her new role.
Coronavirus: What's happening around the world on Monday

England's supply chains are on the brink of collapse as a COVID-19 tracing app is advising hundreds of thousands of workers to isolate.
Black federal employee alleges senior colleague praised 'good old days when we had slaves'

A federal employee is breaking her silence about the experience of being Black in the public service after a senior colleague at the Immigration and Refugee Board's Toronto office allegedly praised "the good old days when we had slaves." The IRB says the case is "under review."
Climate change focus moves to the suburbs as cities continue to sprawl

"Densification," the idea that humans will increasingly live in bustling cities, was one of the great hopes for fighting climate change. But as Canadian cities continue to sprawl, scientists insist we must find ways to reduce the suburban climate impact.
The conversion therapy ban can still be saved — if all sides want it saved

If C-6, the government bill to ban conversion therapy, dies on the order paper this summer, it'll be due to some combination of politics and circumstances. But it should still be possible to save the legislation.