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Most criminal investigators tasked with hunting down crimes at Canada’s ports and borders in recent years have lacked basic training, says a newly released audit report from the Canada Border Services Agency. The report, posted on the CBSA website late last week, lands just as border officials, politicians, police and industry representatives meet todayContinue Reading

Politics Representatives from Big Tech companies say a Liberal government bill that would begin regulating some artificial intelligence systems is too vague. Companies argue the proposed law doesn’t differentiate between high and low-risk AI systemsThe Canadian Press · Posted: Feb 07, 2024 7:15 PM EST | Last Updated: February 8Continue Reading

Politics NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said Wednesday he warned Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during a recent closed-door meeting that there will be “repercussions” if the government misses the March 1 deadline for tabling pharmacare legislation. NDP leader says he had a ‘tough’ meeting with Justin Trudeau David Thurton · CBC News · Posted:Continue Reading

The government of Canada did not see any evidence backing up Israel’s claim that staff employed by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) colluded with Hamas before suspending funding to the agency, CBC News has learned. Government sources tell CBC that Israel still has not shared evidence with Canada to substantiate itsContinue Reading

Politics Immigration Minister Marc Miller says he’s frustrated and “pissed off” that people related to Canadians are being blocked from leaving the embattled Gaza Strip. Canada has submitted pre-approved list to Israel and Egypt, which control Rafah border crossingLaura Osman · The Canadian Press · Posted: Feb 07, 2024 12:02Continue Reading

Politics Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Wednesday he does not support trans kids taking puberty blockers — medicines that are used to pause puberty before a possible gender transition or other interventions, like hormone therapy. ‘I think we should protect children,’ Conservative leader says John Paul Tasker · CBC NewsContinue Reading

Politics Cameron Ortis — the former RCMP intelligence official found guilty late last year of leaking secret information to police targets — has been sentenced to 14 years in prison. Crown is appealing the sentencing while the defense plans to appeal the conviction Catharine Tunney · CBC News · Posted:Continue Reading

Politics The RCMP have charged a 30-year-old Montreal man after he threatened to kill Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in a social media post.  Accused Paul Clarissou will appear in Montreal courthouse Wednesday Peter Zimonjic · CBC News · Posted: Feb 07, 2024 10:20 AM EST | Last Updated: 5 hoursContinue Reading

Politics·Analysis Asked on Monday about the new transgender health and education policies proposed by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre pointed a finger at Justin Trudeau. The prime minister, Poilievre said, was using a provincial policy to distract Canadians. The Conservative leader claims the PM is seeking aContinue Reading