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Politics A Conservative MP apologized in the House of Commons on Thursday after an Indigenous colleague from across the political aisle called him out for linking an offender’s criminal record to his race. The comments were related to James Smith Cree Nation killer’s backgroundMickey Djuric · The Canadian Press ·Continue Reading

Politics The federal Liberals are moving to streamline and secure health data across jurisdictions with a bill that imposes new rules on technology vendors. Bill would impose new rules on technology vendorsThe Canadian Press · Posted: Jun 06, 2024 5:15 PM EDT | Last Updated: 7 hours ago Health MinisterContinue Reading

Politics One of Canada’s most prominent Muslim advocacy groups used part of its time in front of a Commons committee studying Islamophobia Thursday to attack a controversial Quebec law that bars most public sector employees from wearing religious clothing or symbols on the job. Raffy Boudjikanian · CBC News · Posted: JunContinue Reading

Politics Faced with tough questions about their record profits and climate track record, Canadian oil and gas executives argued Thursday there’s no need for a cap on emissions and that regulations have made it difficult to do business. Leaders of Suncor, Imperial Oil and Shell Canada appear before environment committee BenjaminContinue Reading

Politics The Israeli government is being accused in published reports of involvement in an operation aimed at reducing support for Palestinians in Canada that was flagged by artificial intelligence researchers. Reports claim Canada, U.S. being targeted by social media influence campaign promoting IslamophobiaDylan Robertson · The Canadian Press · Posted:Continue Reading

Politics Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc accused Conservative MPs of theatrics on Thursday as they pressed the government to release the names of MPs allegedly engaged in foreign interference. It’s up to RCMP to investigate and lay charges if warranted, public safety minister says Jim Bronskill · The Canadian PressContinue Reading

Politics·Analysis If nothing else, this week’s report from the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians offers an firm response to opposition politicians who have dismissed the relatively new body’s ability to do valuable work.  Are parliamentarians and parties capable of investigating themselves? Aaron Wherry · CBC News · Posted:Continue Reading

Politics The annual gathering of western leaders in Normandy is always steeped in symbolism — an occasion for the nations whose troops stormed these beaches eight decades ago to reflect on wars both past and present. The number of veterans who remember the operation that turned the tide grows smallerContinue Reading

Politics One of the key public servants surrounding the ArriveCan controversy is refuting accusations that he lied to MPs about his involvement in selecting an outside contractor for the project. Auditor general report said final cost of the app ‘impossible to determine’ due to poor record-keeping Darren Major · CBCContinue Reading