Global National: Mar. 10

Intelligence sources have identified several alleged members of a covert network that sources say facilitated the transfer of funds from the Chinese consulate, in relation to allegations of foreign interference in Canada’s 2019 federal election. Sources say the recipients included Ontario Progressive Conservative MPP Vincent Ke. How he’s denying the accusations, and how Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s office is responding. As allegations of Chinese interference in Canada’s democratic process mount, the federal government says it’s beginning consultations on how to set up a foreign agent registry. How it’s supposed to work, and what one former CSIS intelligence officer believes would be more beneficial. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has struck a deal with France to fund a new plan aimed at reducing the number of undocumented migrants arriving to the U.K. on small boats. Why the strategy is causing controversy. Also, how Google Canada announced it’s ending its experiment of blocking some news sites, as MPs berated one of the tech giant’s top executives. Plus, the airline merger cleared for takeoff in Canada despite competition concerns. And fighting racism: how a Canadian educator is hoping to use virtual reality to tackle a very real problem.