David Johnston pledges transparency in interference probe as Trudeau defends pick – National | Globalnews.ca
Former governor general David Johnston says he will have a hand in determining his own mandate as special rapporteur on foreign interference in recent federal elections. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tapped the former governor general and legal scholar on Wednesday to probe allegations of Chinese interference in the 2019 and 2021 federal elections, which were […]
ANALYSIS: How a looming vote on Katie Telford may test the Liberal-NDP deal – National | Globalnews.ca
Pierre Poilievre‘s Conservatives will force a House of Commons vote next week that could test the strength of the deal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh made with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to support the Liberal minority government on matters of confidence. The Conservatives will use what is known in parliamentary circles as an ‘opposition day’ to […]
Vancouver’s mayor blasts report over Chinese interference, condemns ‘insinuations’
:format(webp)/https://www.thestar.com/content/dam/thestar/news/canada/2023/03/16/vancouvers-mayor-blasts-report-over-chinese-interference-condemns-insinuations/sim.jpg)
VANCOUVER—Vancouver’s mayor has rejected parts of a newspaper report suggesting the China’s consulate in the city was looking to groom politicians and use community groups as proxies to interfere in the municipal election last fall. Ken Sim, who in winning that election became the city’s first Chinese-Canadian mayor, says what he called “insinuations” in the […]
Deaths of Edmonton police officers bring back recent memories of Calgary officer’s death | Globalnews.ca
It’s been just over two years since Calgary police officers learned about the death of one of their colleagues. And news that two officers in Edmonton were shot and killed Thursday morning resulted in a “mix of emotions” for the president of the Calgary Police Association (CPA). “Obviously, we grieve alongside our brothers and sisters […]
Canada is lifting COVID-19 testing rules for travellers from China – National | Globalnews.ca
Canada will lift its COVID-19 testing requirements for travellers from China, Hong Kong and Macau Friday morning, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) announced Thursday. The move comes nearly three weeks before the measures were set to expire and quickly follows the lifting of similar requirements by the United States. Read more: Canada extends […]
Canada taps David Johnston as interference rapporteur. Who is he, and what will he do? – National | Globalnews.ca
David Johnston will take up the post as Ottawa’s “special rapporteur” to investigate allegations of foreign interference in Canadian elections and society. Johnston, who served as the nation’s governor general from 2010 to 2017, was named by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday as the prominent Canadian who will probe the interference issue and make […]
Haiti doesn’t need ‘outside intervention,’ Trudeau suggests ahead of Biden visit – National | Globalnews.ca
“Outside intervention” won’t lead to long-term stability in Haiti, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is suggesting ahead of a meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden next week. Canada has faced pressure in recent months to lead a military mission in the Caribbean nation, which has been plagued by gang violence. The idea is divisive among Haitians, […]
Conservatives defend ousting Ontario candidate amid anger from anti-abortion group | Globalnews.ca
The federal Conservative party defended its decision Wednesday to oust a candidate from a local nomination race, as an anti-abortion organization alleges that the move was unfair — a tiff reminiscent of tensions that previous party leaders faced with the social conservatives in their base. Party spokeswoman Sarah Fischer confirmed that Gerrit Van Dorland has […]
Alberta to mandate police body cameras — but who’s paying? | Globalnews.ca
A criminologist says Alberta’s plan to make all police services in the province use body cameras could come with prohibitive costs and take a long time to put in place. Public Safety Minister Mike Ellis announced Tuesday that body cams would protect officers and the public, and help make decisions made by police officers more […]
Former governor general David Johnston to oversee foreign interference probes – National | Globalnews.ca
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has named his special rapporteur to oversee a suite of foreign interference probes: former governor general David Johnston. The Prime Minister’s Office says Johnston was appointed after consultations with all parties in the House of Commons. He will have a “wide mandate” to look into allegations of interference in the past […]