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NEW: Supreme Court of Canada reserves decision in landmark Facebook-Cambridge Analytica privacy case affecting over 600,000 Canadians, weighing consent rules and platform liability for third-party data harvesting — CBC News

Comedian Ben Bankas defies cancellation push from Kelowna Pride and critics over "offensive" content, confirming his show will go ahead at Prospera Place as planned — Western Standard

CRA won’t say which media outlets are cashing in on Ottawa’s journalism wage subsidy, rejecting an access request for Canadian Journalism Labour Tax Credit claims and citing taxpayer privacy — Juno News

French FM Barrot floats Canada joining the EU "maybe at some point" at the Berlin conference. PM @MarkJCarney dismissed idea last June, eyes deeper trade/defence ties instead. Audience laughs, applauds — The Canadian Press

NEW: Ontario revives electronic health records push 20 yrs after $1B eHealth scandal flop. Health Min. Jones seeks vendors for seamless patient data system to cut paperwork, boost care. Early steps, no cost yet — Toronto Star

WATCH: @PierrePoilievre compares the maple syrup reserve to an oil reserve, says “There’s nothing more Canadian than that.”

Canada’s Supreme Court will hear challenges to the federal ban on some 2,500 firearm models, including AR‑15s and Mini‑14s, as gun owners and the CCFR contest Ottawa’s power to outlaw weapons they say are used for hunting and sport — CBC News

WATCH: @PierrePoilievre makes the case for tariff-free trade between Canada and the U.S. based on the pillars of affordability and security.

WATCH: @PierrePoilievre vows to unleash Canada's vast resources with world's fastest permits and lowest taxes. Canada leads in oil, uranium, potash and key defence minerals.

Gov. Gen. Mary Simon inducts ex-Supreme Court Justice Rosalie Abella, broadcaster Mellissa Fung, sex worker advocate Frances Shaver, and George Stroumboulopoulos into Order of Canada — The Canadian Press

WATCH: @PierrePoilievre talks to Joe Rogan about the 51st state narrative, says he wishes Trump would “knock that shit off,” so both countries can start working together as friends.

WATCH: @PierrePoilievre cites Holocaust survivor Viktor Frankl's logotherapy. Meaning creates fulfillment more than wealth does.

WATCH: @PierrePoilievre credits Milton Friedman, Fidel Castro's writings, and Preston Manning for shaping his career and philosophy of personal, financial, and religious freedom.

WATCH: FA minister @AnitaAnand hails PM @MarkJCarney's Davos speech as the "Carney Doctrine." She pledges to implement its foreign policy vision amid global trade upheaval.

WATCH: Conservative Leader @PierrePoilievre refuses to attack Mark Carney on the Joe Rogan podcast, citing the mutual respect between them.

WATCH: Defence Investment Agency awards Colt Canada contract for up to 65,402 assault rifles under Modular Assault Rifle Project. Deal bolsters Canadian Armed Forces.

WATCH: Defence Minister @DavidMcGuinty promises $450B defense spend by 2035, largest in Canadian history. Aims to boost industry revenues 240% and restore post-WWII military prowess.

WATCH: FA minister @AnitaAnandMP touts doubling non-U.S. trade in 10 years with 12 new deals across four continents. Highlights Indonesia, India, ASEAN FTA in 2026, and Carney's diversification vision.

Federal unions warn the Carney government's 40,000 public service job cuts threaten climate programs and service quality. Departments plan AI automation as ECCC loses 1,400 positions by 2029 — CBC News

WATCH: @PierrePoilievre pitches auto worker protection in Detroit, and Canadian oil production boosts to the Texas governor in Houston. Rogan podcast appearance complete, heads to NYC foreign policy institute next.