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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

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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

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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

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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

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Politics Members of the Anishinabe Algonquin Nation — whose unceded land is now the home of Canada’s Parliament — are officially getting their own dedicated space across from Centre Block after years of advocacy and tensions. New building will be constructed next to Indigenous Peoples Space across from Centre BlockContinue Reading