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Politics The head of the RCMP says the Mounties have strong evidence showing the “highest levels” of the Indian government were involved in orchestrating a campaign of violence and intimidation on Canadian soil. Commissioner says Canada’s actions have had ‘a significant impact’ on criminal networks Catharine Tunney · CBC NewsContinue Reading

Politics Authorities in Poland have arrested four people in connection with an alleged plot to mail explosives to Canada and the United States. Group allegedly was testing the route via courierNick Murray · CBC News · Posted: Oct 25, 2024 3:11 PM EDT | Last Updated: October 25 Poland arrestsContinue Reading

Politics A Canadian mother of six who was deemed a security risk and refused permission to come home by the federal government has died suddenly in Turkey, says her lawyer. Woman died after being acquitted of criminal charges abroad, lawyer says Ashley Burke · CBC News · Posted: Oct 25, 2024 3:03 PM EDTContinue Reading

Politics Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly said Friday that Canada strongly condemns a new surge of “horrifying violence” perpetrated by gangs in Haiti. Gang violence has increased in the Caribbean nation in recent weeks and the UN says gangs now control 85 per cent of the capital city of Port-au-Prince.Continue Reading

A meeting Wednesday between India’s Narendra Modi and China’s Xi Jinping in Kazan, Russia, was the first in five years, and will likely be viewed with dismay in Washington, Ottawa and other Western capitals. While it probably doesn’t mark the beginning of a new Beijing-New Delhi axis, it does seemContinue Reading

Politics·New Participants in a federal public inquiry are calling on Ottawa to take bolder action against foreign interference by making effective use of legal tools, closing loopholes and fostering public education. Foreign Interference Commission wrapped public hearings on Thursday Jim Bronskill · The Canadian Press · Posted: Oct 24, 2024Continue Reading

Politics Conservative MP Larry Brock is apologizing for comments he made in the House of Commons on Thursday which drew criticism from the Liberals over MPs’ right to speak in French during debates. Jean-Yves Duclos called comments ‘an insult’ to Francophone MPs Nick Murray · CBC News · Posted: OctContinue Reading

Politics A former Conservative MP who says he left the party because of his “convictions” claims that the number of anti-abortion Conservative members of Parliament is growing, and that anti-abortion activists have influence within the party apparatus. Poilievre has said that if he’s elected, his government would not support any legislationContinue Reading

Politics The federal housing minister says his efforts to help combat homelessness in Ontario and Saskatchewan are being frustrated by provincial governments that have “not formally responded” to his offer of financial assistance.  Sean Fraser threatens to strike funding deals directly with Toronto, Regina and Saskatoon Peter Zimonjic · CBC NewsContinue Reading