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What’s the difference between an inquiry and the hearings Johnston promises to hold?
By David Fraser, The Canadian Press on May 24th, 2023
OTTAWA – Special rapporteur David Johnston says a public inquiry into allegations of Chinese interference in the 2019 and 2021 federal elections would not advance the goals of transparency or trust. Johnston found in his first report, released Tuesday, that a formal commission of inquiry would be held mostly behind closed doors. Instead, the former ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hay River, N.W.T., residents allowed to return Thursday as wildfire burns
By The Canadian Press on May 24th, 2023
HAY RIVER, N.W.T. – Officials from the town of Hay River say residents will be allowed to return to the Northwest Territories community Thursday even as a wildfire continues to burn on the nearby K’atl’odeeche First Nation reserve. Around 3,500 residents from the town and reserve were forced to leave their homes on May 14. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Critics of David Johnston’s report against formal inquiry say hearings not enough
By The Canadian Press on May 24th, 2023
VANCOUVER – Canadians who say they have been victim to foreign interference and intimidation by the Chinese government are calling a special rapporteur’s recommendation against a formal inquiry on the matter “shockingly” disappointing. Uyghur rights activist Mehmet Tohti says former governor general David Johnston’s suggestion that public hearings are adequate to address possible foreign interference ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bloc, Tories reject Johnston briefing, as Trudeau questions Poilievre’s seriousness
By Stephanie Taylor, The Canadian Press on May 24th, 2023
OTTAWA – The Bloc Québécois on Wednesday joined the Conservatives in rejecting a chance to look at secret information that led a watchdog to recommend against a public inquiry into allegations of foreign interference. Both party leaders said they do not want to be caught in a situation where they are forced to keep such ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Officials give overview of re-entry plan for Hay River, N.W.T., as wildfire burns
By The Canadian Press on May 24th, 2023
HAY RIVER, N.W.T. – Officials from the town of Hay River revealed their plan to eventually reopen the Northwest Territories community Tuesday night as a wildfire continues to burn on the nearby K’atl’odeeche First Nation reserve. Around 3,500 residents from the town and reserve were forced to leave their homes on May 14. Glenn Smith, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada, Saudi Arabia restore full diplomatic ties, appoint envoys after 2018 spat
By The Canadian Press on May 24th, 2023
OTTAWA – Canada and Saudi Arabia are normalizing diplomatic relations and appointing ambassadors five years after the Liberal government’s public comments on women’s rights led Riyadh to expel the Canadian ambassador. In 2018 Global Affairs Canada tweeted that it wanted Saudi Arabia to “immediately release” human rights activists. Both countries maintained their embassies but Saudi ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!1995 referendum: Parti Québécois wants ‘No’ campaign investigation documents released
By The Canadian Press on May 24th, 2023
MONTREAL – The Parti Québécois is calling for the release of all documents related to an investigation into illegal spending by the “No” campaign ahead of the 1995 Quebec sovereignty referendum. The investigation in 2006 overseen by retired judge Bernard Grenier found that two federalist organizations – which received millions of dollars in funding from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Canada, Saudi Arabia restore full diplomatic ties after five-year spat
By The Canadian Press on May 24th, 2023
OTTAWA – Canada and Saudi Arabia are normalizing diplomatic relations and appointing ambassadors five years after the Liberal government’s public comments on women’s rights led Riyadh to expel the Canadian ambassador. More coming... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. company expands antibody research, production facilities for second time
By The Canadian Press on May 24th, 2023
VANCOUVER – The Canadian company that helped develop the first antibody therapy treatment for COVID-19 is more than doubling the size of its planned expansion in Vancouver. AbCellera Biologics is announcing a new $700-million project today that will add research and development capacity to the manufacturing plant that has been in the works since 2020. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trudeau leaves door open for Independent MP Han Dong to come back to Liberal caucus
By The Canadian Press on May 24th, 2023
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is leaving the door open should Independent MP Han Dong decide he wants to rejoin the Liberals. The Toronto MP resigned from the government caucus earlier this year, saying he wanted to clear his name following allegations published in media reports. Global News reported, citing unnamed national security sources, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trudeau promises to update act around use and development of water in Canada
By The Canadian Press on May 24th, 2023
WINNIPEG – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is repeating promises to update legislation that governs water use. Trudeau, while formally announcing the Canada Water Agency will be headquartered in Winnipeg, says his government will update the act around the use and development of the resource in Canada. Trudeau didn’t provide details about how the Canada Water ... Read More »
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