Watchdog finds mismanagement, ‘disturbing’ lack of disclosure at Defence Department
By The Canadian Press on September 19th, 2023
OTTAWA – A federal watchdog says the Department of National Defence committed wrongdoing by contravening a law designed to help whistleblowers. Public sector integrity commissioner Joe Friday released what he described as “disturbing” findings today related to disclosures by department. He found that the Defence Department and the Canadian Armed Forces have a pattern of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada told allies before sharing allegations about India over B.C. killing: Trudeau
By The Canadian Press on September 19th, 2023
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is urging India to take allegations that the country had a role in the death of a Canadian citizen seriously, after New Delhi called the claims “absurd and motivated.” Trudeau revealed Monday that Canadian intelligence services are investigating “credible” information about “a potential link” between India’s government and the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news today: Trudeau heading to UN as tensions with India escalate
By The Canadian Press on September 19th, 2023
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today… Trudeau heads to UN amid fresh foreign tension Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is headed to the UN General Assembly with the planet at a climate crossroads – and Canada facing an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!India expels Canadian diplomat after Canada links Indian agents to Sikh leader death
By The Canadian Press on September 19th, 2023
India struck back at Canada early Tuesday after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau linked agents of India’s government to the shooting death of a Sikh leader near Vancouver. A statement from India’s Ministry of External Affairs says an unnamed senior Canadian diplomat has been asked to leave India within the next five days. Foreign Affairs Minister ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Climate, development, India top of mind as Trudeau travels to UN General Assembly
By James McCarten, The Canadian Press on September 19th, 2023
WASHINGTON – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is headed to the UN General Assembly with the planet at a climate crossroads – and Canada facing an ever more fraught relationship with the world’s fastest-growing economy. The day before departing for New York, Trudeau rocked the House of Commons with “credible allegations” linking agents of India’s government ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saskatchewan judge to hear injunction application over school pronoun policy
By Jeremy Simes, The Canadian Press on September 19th, 2023
REGINA – A Saskatchewan judge is to hear an injunction application that seeks to halt the province’s policy affecting children who use different pronouns at school. Lawyers for UR Pride, an organization representing LGBTQ people in Regina, are to argue in favour of the injunction. The lawyers from Egale Canada and McCarthy Tétrault LLP say ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Liberal foreign aid looks to bolster feminism, cut red tape for charities: Hussen
By Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press on September 19th, 2023
OTTAWA – International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen says he’s focused on speeding up aid funding while cementing the Trudeau government’s feminist approach to development abroad. In his first interview about taking on the role since he was sworn in July 26, Hussen said his mandate letter calls for a continued focus on Canada’s feminist international ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Long-secret Canadian intelligence sealed Avro Arrow’s cancellation, new paper says
By Jim Bronskill, The Canadian Press on September 19th, 2023
OTTAWA – The Diefenbaker government’s 1959 decision to scrap the fabled Avro Arrow was significantly influenced by Canadian intelligence that pointed to a diminishing need for the costly aircraft in the evolving Cold War, says a new research paper based on previously secret information. The intelligence highlighted the Soviet Union’s shift away from manned bombers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Court expected to hear city’s perspective of ‘Freedom Convoy’ organizers’ trial
By The Canadian Press on September 19th, 2023
OTTAWA – The criminal trial of two “Freedom Convoy” organizers is expected to hear the city’s perspective on the controversial protest as Ottawa’s emergency manager takes the stand. Kim Ayotte oversaw the city’s bylaw enforcement, fire and paramedic services during last year’s demonstration, as well as the department that oversees special events. Tamara Lich and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Diplomats expelled as Trudeau links Indian government to B.C. Sikh leader’s death
By Dylan Robertson, Mia Rabson and Mickey Djuric, The Canadian Press on September 19th, 2023
OTTAWA – Senior diplomats have been ordered expelled in both Canada and India after Prime Minster Justin Trudeau linked agents of India’s government to the shooting death of a Sikh leader near Vancouver. Hardeep Singh Nijjarwas killed in the parking lot of his gurdwara in Surrey, B.C., on June 18. While Sikh community leaders in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. Sikhs ask for protection after Trudeau links Nijjar killing to India
By Nono Shen, The Canadian Press on September 18th, 2023
SURREY – Harkirat Kaur said she had a relationship with Sikh community leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar that was like “father and daughter” before his killing in Surrey, B.C., in June. The 19-year-old Sikh activist said she was initially relieved to hear Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tell Parliament on Monday that “credible” intelligence linked India’s government ... Read More »
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