THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean KilpatrickConservative MP Michael Chong told the House of Commons in February he thinks Canada should end “hybrid Parliament,” arguing it’s the only national legislature among several to remain in hybrid mode. NDP MP Heather McPherson says there is “value” in the hybrid Parliament and that if Canada wants members of Parliament to represent the nation’s diversity, it has to offer flexible working conditions. Thirteen hospitals in Ontario are testing out an artificial intelligence tool that predicts who is at risk of getting delirium. Research shows basic care like monitoring meals, suggesting sips of water and tracking daily mobility can make a difference. —This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 4, 2026.