Citizen's lab report slams Liberal cybersecurity bill as 'bad law'
A new research report says federal cybersecurity legislation is so flawed it would allow authoritarian governments around the world to justify their own repressive laws.
Marco Mendicino
MPs will not investigate 'obstruction of justice' allegation against Mendicino
Members of the House of Commons immigration committee voted on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, not to investigate allegations of obstruction of justice against Marco Mendicino, who was formerly in charge of the file.
Trudeau, convoy leaders to testify at inquiry into use of Emergencies Act
The public inquiry into the federal government's unprecedented use of the Emergencies Act during “Freedom Convoy” protests last winter begins on Thursday, October 13, 2022, and dozens of witnesses, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and high-profile convoy organizers, are expected to testify.
Say goodbye to border vaccine requirements, mandatory masks on planes and trains
The final vestiges of COVID-19 restrictions at Canada's borders will be lifted on Saturday, October 1, 2022, as federal ministers announced on Monday, September 26, 2022, the end of mandatory vaccination, random tests, quarantine, use of the ArriveCan app and masks on planes and trains.
Feds hit limits on gun tracing control
Federal agencies are trying to boost efforts to trace the origins of guns used in crimes, but it appears jurisdictional hurdles could prevent the measures from going as far as some would like.
Police must pay attention to online threats and harassment against journalists seriously: Trudeau
Police forces need to take seriously a pattern of hate and harassment targeting journalists and other public figures, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Thursday, September 1, 2022.
RCMP investigate verbal tirade against Chrystia Freeland during Alberta visit
The RCMP says it is investigating an incident last Friday, August 26, 2022, in which Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland was subjected to a profane tirade in Grande Prairie, Alta.
Use of facial recognition as security tool on Parliament Hill poses risks
The use of facial recognition technology as a security tool on Parliament Hill would pose substantial legal, privacy and human rights risks — and might even be unlawful, says a study prepared for the parliamentary security unit.
Harassment of Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland condemned by politicians
Current and former politicians from across the Canadian political spectrum have condemned an incident in Alberta during which a man appeared to verbally accost Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland on Friday, August 26, 2022.
Canada's interim hand gun import ban kicks in
As of today, individuals and businesses are no longer able to import restricted handguns into Canada, with limited exceptions.
Parliamentary committee probes RCMP's use of cellphone spyware
The committee is diving deeper into an issue that's sounded alarms for privacy and civil liberties groups across the country.
Feds will fast-track a ban on the import of handguns
The federal government plans to fast-track a ban on the import of handguns into the country without the approval of Parliament using a regulatory measure that comes into effect in two weeks, Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino announced on Friday, August 5, 2022.
Ottawa wants to buy your AR-15 for $1,337
The federal government is proposing $1,337 in compensation for turning in an AR-15 rifle under a mandatory buyback program.
How the Liberal-NDP agreement changed Parliament Hill political dynamics
A confidence and supply agreement reached between the Liberals and NDP three months ago changed the dynamic of the House of Commons, even in a parliamentary sitting that will mainly be remembered for the axing of another Conservative leader, and the further polarizing of Canadian politics by a convoy against pandemic restrictions.
MPs get panic buttons to boost security after death threat scare
MPs are being given panic buttons to increase their personal security following a series of threats, and rising concern about harassment of Parliamentarians.