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OpenAI says it will strengthen its safety safeguards after a ChatGPT account tied to the Tumbler Ridge shooting was flagged months earlier but not reported to police; the company describes changes including mental health expert reviews, more flexible police-referral criteria, and a direct line to Canadian law enforcement, while Canadian officials seek clarity on implementation and consider legislation if timelines slip.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney travels to India (with plans to visit Australia and Japan next) to repair frayed ties and push Canada’s plan to double non-U.S. exports in the next decade, as Ottawa seeks to diversify trade away from the United States amid lingering disputes over Sikh activism and tariff pressures from the U.S.
US Olympic hockey star Brady Tkachuk said an AI-generated White House TikTok that mocked Canadians is fake, stating the clip didn’t feature his voice or lips and that he would never say those words; CNN notes the AI disclaimer and that Trump’s posts have included similar taunts after Team USA’s gold win in Milan-Cortina 2026.
Brady Tkachuk says an AI-generated White House TikTok that appears to quote him trash-talking Canada is fake, noting the words aren’t his and he would never say them, even as he helped Team USA win Olympic gold over Canada in Milan-Cortina 2026.
Canada says India is not currently linked to violent crimes or threats on Canadian soil, signaling a reset in ties ahead of Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit to India to boost investment and trade, even as Sikh groups warn that threats persist amid Nijjar-related tensions.
U.S. men's hockey captain Brady Tkachuk condemned a White House-posted AI video that depicted him insulting Canadians, saying the words and lip movements aren’t his and that he would never say them; the clip went viral as the U.S. team celebrated its Olympic gold.
U.S. hockey star Brady Tkachuk called a White House TikTok video “clearly fake” after it included an anti-Canada slur. The piece also notes the U.S. men’s hockey team’s White House visit with President Trump and a post-visit standing ovation during the State of the Union, alongside the U.S. gold-medal victory over Canada at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics.
OpenAI says it is overhauling safety protocols after a Canadian ChatGPT user who ran a second account allegedly used it in a mass shooting in British Columbia; the company had previously banned the shooter’s June 2025 account but did not report the case to police. In response, OpenAI plans a direct police contact in Canada, tougher measures to keep banned users from rejoining, and referrals to local resources for distressed or at-risk users. The changes follow talks with Canada’s government and BC officials and come as regulators push for stronger AI safeguards.
Canadian police warned Sikh activist Moninder Singh, head of the Sikh Federation of Canada, of a credible threat to him and his family days before Prime Minister Carney’s planned visit to India to pursue new trade deals. Singh ties the threats to Indian authorities over his Khalistan advocacy and Nijjar’s murder; Canadian officials say the trip will proceed if security holds, highlighting ongoing tensions over India’s role in Canadian dissident-related intimidation and the broader India–Canada relationship.
South Korea has launched a whole-of-government and industry effort to support Canada’s Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP), signing a national framework to coordinate policy and enable IP/tech transfer, while pursuing a bilateral defence export MoU and expanding military-to-military engagements, including training Canadian crews aboard KSS-III submarines. Hanwha Ocean is a qualified CPSP supplier with bids due in early March, and Canada emphasizes meaningful and sustainable Canadian economic and industrial benefits.
NBCUniversal revealed that 20.7 million viewers watched the USA vs. Canada Olympic men’s hockey gold medal game across NBC, Peacock, and USA Network, peaking at 26 million during overtime, making it the most-watched pre-9 AM sporting event in U.S. history and NBC Sports’ biggest non-NFL streaming event on Peacock.
Eight people were killed in the Tumbler Ridge shooting after OpenAI’s automated review system flagged the shooter’s ChatGPT account months earlier for violent discussions; OpenAI banned the account but did not refer the case to police because it didn’t meet a then-threshold. The incident highlights a broader Canadian AI governance vacuum: there is no binding national framework to require referrals of flagged AI interactions to authorities, no independent triage body, and privacy laws ill-suited to probabilistic threat indicators. With Bill C-27 (AI Act) and Bill C-63 (Online Harms) stalled, Canada relies on voluntary codes and faces ambiguity about disclosures. The piece calls for a binding, multidisciplinary framework, an independent digital safety commission, modernized privacy rules, and renewed international AI-regulation efforts to prevent future tragedies.
Canada’s AI minister warned Ottawa could regulate AI chatbots if firms like OpenAI cannot demonstrate adequate safeguards after a Canadian ChatGPT user allegedly involved in a mass shooting killed eight people. OpenAI met with cabinet officials, pledged to provide upcoming safety updates, and noted strengthened safeguards and police-notification guidelines. Ottawa signaled that all options, including potential bans, remain on the table if the company’s proposals don’t meet expectations, as ministers press for concrete action on AI safety for Canadians.
Canada announced a new military aid package for Ukraine totaling 449 armored vehicles (383 Roshel Senator and 66 LAV-6 APCs) and about $1.5 billion in additional assistance this year, along with a three-year renewal of Operation UNIFIER to continue training Ukrainian troops (over 47,000 trained since 2015).
Canada settled for silver after a 2-1 overtime loss to the United States in Milan, with the outcome decided by split-second decisions and outstanding goaltending. Despite outshooting the U.S. 42-28 and dominating the final 40 minutes, Canada couldn't finish its many chances. The piece says the margins are razor-thin and this setback doesn't threaten Canada's hockey future, which looks bright with a pipeline of stars like Bedard and Celebrini.