Julie Crysler

The last time Patty Hajdu appeared on The Current was March — a time of much uncertainty. Six months later, Hajdu speaks about how Canada is going to deal with COVID-19 situation during the autumn months.

Erin O’Toole, the new leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, said he won’t necessarily force an election when Parliament reconvenes on September 23.

Machines have been doing physical work for years, and edging out human workers in the process. But as artificial intelligence advances, it’s finding a foothold in professional fields that require human judgment and creative thinking. What does the future of automation really look like?

A flaming gas can was found at a Toronto hotel last week. The hotel, which is currently housing 577 refugees, has drawn the attention of anti-migrant groups.