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Politics NDP and Liberal MPs blamed a Conservative filibuster for derailing plans for a parliamentary committee to hear from two cabinet ministers Thursday about the spike in auto thefts. ‘I would place the blame for today’s antics … squarely on the Conservatives,’ said NDP MP Alistair MacGregor Peter Zimonjic · CBC NewsContinue Reading

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Politics Nearly one-quarter of the members of the United States Senate have sent an unusually critical letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressing dismay over Canada’s level of defence spending. Lawmakers from both parties tell PM to come to NATO summit with plan to meet target Alexander Panetta · CBC News · Posted: May 23, 2024Continue Reading

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Politics Canada’s special envoy for combating antisemitism says she’s “very interested” in exploring the idea of eliminating religion as a possible defence against hate speech charges. Jewish leaders, students have been voicing concerns over increase in hate speech on university campusesStephanie Taylor · The Canadian Press · Posted: May 23,Continue Reading

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Politics·Analysis In the United Kingdom, the Speaker of the House of Commons does not merely remove themselves from their party caucus — they cease all partisan activity. After being appointed to the post, the U.K. Speaker runs as an independent candidate in subsequent elections — and the major parties typically agreeContinue Reading

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Politics A federal public servant at Global Affairs who is being sued by a female former Afghan interpreter has now been charged criminally in relation to allegations in the lawsuit. Galal Eldien Ali, a 64-year-old resident of Ottawa, has been charged with 11 counts, including multiple counts of sexual assault and sexual exploitationContinue Reading