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RCMP watchdog probes B.C. police, as protesters launch lawsuit alleging abuse
By Ashley Joannou, The Canadian Press on March 9th, 2023
The RCMP watchdog has launched a systemic investigation of the British Columbia unit that polices anti-logging and pipeline protests, just as a proposed class-action lawsuit is filed in court over the actions of those officers. Michelaine Lahaie, chairperson of the Civilian Review and Complaints Commission, said in a statement Thursday that the investigation will look ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadians can experience several means of foreign interference: expert
By David Fraser, The Canadian Press on March 9th, 2023
OTTAWA – Allegations of foreign interference in Canada’s democracy have dominated discussions on Parliament Hill for the past week, with the prime minister unveiling new measures aimed at investigating what happened in the last two federal elections and several committees studying the issue. University of Calgary political science professor Lisa Young said the government’s role ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Law delaying expansion of assisted dying regime to March 2024 passes
By The Canadian Press on March 9th, 2023
OTTAWA – A Liberal bill to delay the planned expansion of Canada’s medically assisted dying regime has passed third reading in the Senate. The expansion, which was originally slated for March 17, would include people whose sole underlying condition is a mental disorder. Justice Minister David Lametti announced the delay in February, saying more time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Corrective to March 8 story on the Canadian Judicial Council review process
By The Canadian Press on March 9th, 2023
OTTAWA – In a March 8 story about proposed legislation that would change the process for handling complaints about the conduct of judges, The Canadian Press erroneously reported that Bill C-9 would remove the federal justice minister from the process. In fact, should the Canadian Judicial Council set up a hearing panel on whether to ... Read More »
1 responseRCMP watchdog investigates how B.C. police unit handles resource project protests
By The Canadian Press on March 9th, 2023
OTTAWA – The RCMP watchdog has launched a systemic investigation of the British Columbia unit that polices anti-logging and pipeline protests, just as a proposed class-action lawsuit is filed in court over the actions of those officers. Michelaine Lahaie, chairperson of the Civilian Review and Complaints Commission, says in a statement that the investigation will ... Read More »
1 responseCanada will expel Chinese diplomats if there is evidence of wrongdoing: Joly
By Mickey Djuric and Jim Bronskill, The Canadian Press on March 9th, 2023
OTTAWA – Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly confirmed Thursday that Canada denied a diplomatic visa request from a Chinese political operative last fall due to concerns about foreign interference – and said she wouldn’t hesitate to expel diplomats for the same reason. “I’ve instructed my department to never shy away from denying a visa if ... Read More »
1 responseOttawa fast-tracks purchase of weapons for troops in Europe amid long-term challenges
By Lee Berthiaume, The Canadian Press on March 9th, 2023
OTTAWA – Defence Minister Anita Anand says Ottawa will fast-track the purchase of anti-tank, anti-aircraft and anti-drone weapons for the Canadian military with a mechanism last used during the war in Afghanistan. Anand announced the plan Thursday at the Conference of Defence Associations Institute, one of Canada’s largest defence conferences, saying the new weapons are ... Read More »
1 responseForeign affairs minister denied visa to political operative from China last fall
By The Canadian Press on March 9th, 2023
OTTAWA – Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly says Canada refused to give a diplomatic visa to a political operative for China last fall due to concerns about foreign interference. She told MPs on a House of Commons committee on Thursday it was the right thing to do, and just one tool that Canada uses to ... Read More »
1 responseRCMP watchdog investigates force how B.C. unit handles resource project protests
By The Canadian Press on March 9th, 2023
OTTAWA – The RCMP watchdog has launched a systemic investigation of the national police force’s British Columbia unit that deals with protests against logging and pipeline projects. Civilian Review and Complaints Commission chairperson Michelaine Lahaie says in a statement issued today that the investigation will look into the activities and operations of the RCMP “E” ... Read More »
1 responseFederal environment minister says Alberta silence over oilsands spill ‘worrisome’
By The Canadian Press on March 9th, 2023
Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says Alberta’s nine-month silence over two releases of toxic oilsands tailings water is worrisome. He says Alberta is supposed to notify the federal government over such releases within 24 hours. In this case, Alberta government agencies seem to have known about seepage from Imperial Oil’s Kearl oilsand tailings pond for ... Read More »
1 responseOttawa to fast-track purchase of weapons for Canadian troops in Europe: Anand
By Lee Berthiaume, The Canadian Press on March 9th, 2023
OTTAWA – Defence Minister Anita Anand says Ottawa will fast-track the purchase of anti-tank, anti-aircraft and anti-drone weapons for the Canadian military with a mechanism last used during the war in Afghanistan. Anand announced the plan Thursday at the Conference of Defence Associations Institute, one of Canada’s largest defence conferences, saying the new weapons are ... Read More »
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