On Tuesday, the Mohawk Council of Kanesatake filed a statement of claim asking the Federal Court to declare that Simon and four other council chiefs remain in office until a new election can be held.
The U.S. State Department also sanctioned citizens of France, Fiji and Senegal over their role in the ICC's investigation of Israel's actions in Gaza and the West Bank.
Smith's panel, which is touring the province to hear from the public on ways to shield the province from federal overreach, drew a friendly crowd of about 350 to a public recreation centre Wednesday night.
Canada will get its first look today at a national report examining how abuse and maltreatment are handled in sport, and where protections for athletes are falling short.
The Future of Sport in Canada Commission, created by the federal government in 2023 after athletes spoke out about systemic abuse, is led by commissioner Lise Maisonneuve, the former chief justice of the Ontario Court of Justice.
It is releasing its first report after hearing from Canadians through consultations in a dozen cities, as well as written submissions and survey responses.
The report is expected to detail jurisdictional gaps that leave most complaints outside federal oversight.
Currently, the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport investigates only cases tied to national, federally funded programs, leaving lower levels to their own patchwork systems.
The commission’s findings are meant to guide debate and shape solutions at a September summit in Ottawa.
The Leger poll found 85 per cent of respondents believe governments should regulate AI tools to ensure ethical and safe use. More than half, 57 per cent, said they strongly agreed with that statement.
