Anthony Housefather ‘reflecting’ on future with Liberals after Middle East motion
Anthony Housefather was among three Liberals who voted against the final motion, which called only for progress towards a two-state solution.
Canada
Mar 19
Housefather still ‘thinking’ on Liberal future as eyes turn to Israel arms exports
That comes as Canada's foreign minister faces questions over the country's arms exports to Israel, which were worth roughly $21 million in 2022.
Canada
Mar 20
MPs approve softened version of NDP’s Israel-Hamas motion
The amended version instead urges Canada to "actively pursue" the establishment of a Palestinian state as part of a negotiated two-state solution.
Canada
Mar 19
Luka Magnotta transfer under scrutiny as MPs vote to call officials
The head of Canada’s correctional services will face questions over notorious killer Luka Magnotta’s prison transfer, MPs decided in a testy committee meeting Monday.
Canada
Mar 11
Luka Magnotta transfer was flagged twice to then-minister’s office: CSC
A year before the transfer of Paul Bernardo to a medium-security prison ignited a firestorm, the then-public safety minister's office was told about plans to move Luka Magnotta.
Canada
Mar 5
Inquest into death of James Smith Cree Nation mass killer begins Monday
A public inquest into the death of Myles Sanderson will be held by the Saskatchewan Coroners Service starting this Monday, Feb. 26.
Crime
Feb 25
Contentious Liberal plan to overhaul cybersecurity faces more scrutiny
Industry minister says government must be able to act quickly to counter serious cybersecurity threats, defends provisions that would allow for “secret” orders.
Canada
Feb 15
Protest that prompted cancellation of PM’s reception under review: Toronto Police
Toronto Police say they are reviewing whether illegal activity occurred during a protest on Saturday that led to the cancellation of a reception hosted by the Prime Minister.
Crime
Mar 3
Canadian universities pressed on antisemitism measures after fallout in U.S.
Five Liberal MPs asked 25 Canadian university presidents to say whether calling for a genocide against Jewish people or the elimination of Israel violates their school policies.
Canada
Dec 14, 2023
Liberal caucus meets after votes for Israel-Hamas ceasefire at UN
Liberal MPs are gathering for what is expected to be their final meeting of 2023, a day after Canada shifted joined international calls for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
Politics
Dec 13, 2023
Chinese community groups in Quebec seek $2.5M from RCMP over ‘police stations’ investigation
The announcement of legal action comes amid a months-long police investigation into the allegations about the pair of Chinese community organizations.
Canada
Dec 1, 2023
Bernardo victims’ friends say prison transfer forced them to relive trauma
Tim Danson, the lawyer representing the families of Paul Bernardo’s murder victims, will speak to MPs Wednesday about the transfer of inmates.
Canada
Nov 29, 2023
Israeli ambassador ‘deeply disappointed’ in Canada’s UN vote for a ceasefire
Israel's ambassador says his country is 'deeply disappointed' in Canada's call for a ceasefire, while some Liberal MPs share that same feeling about the UN vote.
Politics
Dec 13, 2023
Former CBSA official denies lying to committee about ArriveCAN contracting
Former CBSA official Minh Doan denies lying to committee about ArriveCAN contracting, saying he merely chose whether to fully or partially outsource the controversial app.
Canada
Nov 14, 2023
Spy director says Canada ‘blocked’ Chinese acquisitions over espionage concerns
CSIS Director David Vigneault says China-backed groups have attempted to purchase “locations” close to sensitive sites over concerns of spying.
Canada
Oct 23, 2023
Liberals quietly extend ‘assault-style’ firearms amnesty to Oct. 2025
Ottawa has once again extended the Criminal Code amnesty period for people who already own banned weapons by two more years to Oct. 30, 2025.
Canada
Oct 11, 2023
RCMP investigating import of banned fully automatic guns
The RCMP has told owners to turn in fully automatic military surplus firearms after hundreds were misidentified and allowed into Canada for commercial sale.
Canada
Oct 19, 2023
Parole board warned employees about threats following Saskatchewan stabbings: emails
Emails show Parole Board of Canada staff were warned about their safety following threats made to a Saskatchewan office after the mass stabbings by a man on statutory release.
Canada
Sep 25, 2023
Liberals provide no timeline for foreign agents registry as House of Commons returns
The Canadian government has now commissioned an independent inquiry into foreign interference in domestic politics, alongside several parliamentary probes.
Canada
Sep 18, 2023
Feds blamed AFN for delays, slow progress on First Nations policing bill: documents
Documents show that federal officials worried long-promised legislation declaring First Nations policing an essential service was being delayed by the Assembly of First Nations.
Canada
Aug 16, 2023