The Prime Minister's Office announced Thursday that Lametti, a former federal justice minister, will replace former Liberal leader Bob Rae, 77, who has held the role since 2020.
The agreement — billed as a comprehensive strategic partnership — was signed by Prime Minister Mark Carney and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum in Mexico City Thursday.
The University of Alberta confirmed it had put a law professor on non-disciplinary leave after it became aware of online comments and threats connected with the shooting of Kirk earlier this month.
University Health Network announced earlier this month that two quadriplegic Canadian patients had received Musk’s Neuralink brain implants as part of a study testing the safety and effectiveness of the wireless device.
Alberta NDP MP Heather McPherson is now listed as a registered leadership candidate with Elections Canada. She has not yet officially announced her intention to run and her spokesperson declined an interview request.
BC Assembly of First Nations Regional Chief Terry Teegee said in a statement that it was "unthinkable" to consider "leasing" Crown lands to U.S.-based organizations at a time when Canada was asserting sovereignty amid American political threats.