Mercedes Stephenson

Ottawa Bureau Chief/Host

Author Archives

• Public safety minister’s phone number was in document seized during 2006 terror finance probe

  The document was found during an investigation into the Tamil Tigers' alleged Canadian front group, the World Tamil Movement.

  Canada

  Sep 4, 2025
• Wife of terror group ‘member’ backed by public safety minister does not live in his riding: documents

  Gary Anandasangaree has defended his intervention in national security cases as part of his duties for constituents.

  Canada

  Jul 29, 2025
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• Public safety minister defends letters supporting terror group ‘member’ as routine

  Gary Anandasangaree told reporters it was 'part and parcel' of an MP's work.

  Canada

  Jul 21, 2025
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• Prime Minister Carney says he still has confidence in public safety minister

  Mark Carney said Gary Anandasangaree was transparent about his immigration support letters for a terrorist group 'member.'

  Canada

  Jul 16, 2025
• Before joining cabinet, public safety minister wrote immigration support letters for terror group ‘member’

  Gary Anandasangaree asked CBSA to 'review and reconsider' decision denying permanent residence to alleged Tamil Tigers member.

  Canada

  Jul 15, 2025
• Indian agent had Jagmeet Singh under close surveillance

  The incident, detected in late 2023, prompted police to place tight security around the NDP leader.

  Canada

  Jun 12, 2025
• Public safety minister recuses himself from files on 2 terrorist groups

  Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said he will not deal with matters related to the Tamil Tigers or its Canadian fundraising front.

  Canada

  Jun 11, 2025
• Canada invites Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed bin Salman to G7 summit: sources

  It is not yet known if bin Salman has accepted the invitation. He did not attend last year's G7 summit in Italy despite being invited there as well.

  Politics

  Jun 9, 2025
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• Carney defends public safety minister over ethics ‘screen’

  The prime minister said Gary Anandasangaree did the right thing by stepping back from national security decisions in which he could have a perceived conflict.

  Canada

  Jun 6, 2025
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• Public safety minister asks officials to ‘screen’ him from conflict of interest

  Gary Anandasangaree said he wanted to ensure there was 'no perception' of conflict surrounding his handling of 'national security issues relating to the Tamil community.'

  Canada

  Jun 6, 2025
• King Charles III to open Parliament at end of May, Carney says

  It will be the first time a sovereign has opened Canada's Parliament since 1977 when King Charles III's mother, Queen Elizabeth II, did so.

  Canada

  May 2, 2025
• Yemeni allegedly caught leaving Ontario to join terror group remains in custody

  Sources told Global News he intended to join an Iranian-backed terror group in the Middle East.

  Canada

  May 2, 2025
• Federal election will be announced for April 28: source

  Canada’s next federal election will be held on April 28, Global News has learned. Prime Minister Mark Carney will make the call no later than Sunday.

  Canada

  Mar 22, 2025
• Mark Carney to be sworn in as Canada’s next prime minister Friday

  Carney will replace Justin Trudeau after winning a race for the Liberal leadership on Sunday, and will take the reins of government amid a growing trade war with the U.S.

  Politics

  Mar 12, 2025
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• Chrystia Freeland to set aggressive timeline for 2% defence spending by 2027

  Successive Canadian governments have for years failed to make NATO’s defence spending targets, drawing the ire of U.S. President Donald Trump.

  Canada

  Feb 6, 2025
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• RCMP reveals new video of migrant interception at Canada-U.S. border

  The RCMP has intercepted migrants illegally attempting to enter Canada from the United States as Ottawa ramps up border security amid growing pressure from U.S.

  Canada

  Feb 5, 2025
• Trudeau to meet with premiers face-to-face after announcing resignation

  The in-person meeting, scheduled for next Wednesday in Ottawa, will discuss the threat of U.S. tariffs from Donald Trump, the Prime Minister's Office told Global News.

  Politics

  Jan 7, 2025
• Trudeau to shuffle cabinet Friday after Freeland’s resignation: sources

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will gather new cabinet appointees at Rideau Hall Friday morning to be sworn into their new positions, two sources told Global News.

  Politics

  Dec 19, 2024
• After Chrystia Freeland resigns, Dominic LeBlanc named finance minister

  Dominic LeBlanc, a long-time Liberal cabinet member, was sworn in as finance minister hours after Chrystia Freeland resigned from the role.

  Politics

  Dec 16, 2024
• ‘Police operation’ over after closures, evacuations near Parliament Hill

  Several House of Commons committees being held in Wellington Building, which sits across Wellington Street from Parliament Hill, were suspended after alarms were heard.

  Crime

  Dec 10, 2024
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• Trudeau promises border helicopters at ‘very productive’ Trump meeting: source

  On Friday evening, Trudeau landed in Florida and travelled to Trump's Mar-a-Lago club for a hastily arranged dinner and discussion with president-elect.

  Politics

  Nov 30, 2024
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• Trudeau flies to Florida to meet with Trump at Mar-a-Lago: source

  The trip comes days after incoming U.S. president Donald Trump threatened to impose a 25 per cent tariff on all imports from Canada and Mexico.

  Politics

  Nov 29, 2024
• Liberals set to announce immigration system changes, sources say

  The federal government is set to announce major changes to Canada’s immigration system on Thursday, three sources tell Global News.

  Canada

  Oct 23, 2024
• India’s crimes in Canada and the politician allegedly behind them

  A list compiled by Global News includes arsons and extortions in Alberta, drive-by shootings in B.C. and Ontario and a Winnipeg murder.

  Canada

  Oct 15, 2024
• How Indian government agents in Canada targeted Modi’s opponents

  The RCMP has linked six Indian diplomats and consular officials to a wave of shootings, killings, threats, arsons and extortions in Canada.

  Canada

  Oct 14, 2024