NAFTA talks in Canada could result in energy agreement with Mexico
An agreement to have Mexico join a NAFTA clause governing oil exports may be one of the first significant products of the renegotiation talks this weekend in Ottawa.
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After Charlottesville, Canada's spy agency expresses 'concern' about far-right
CSIS says it's concerned about groups and individuals who see violence as a legitimate form of political expression, including those who support right-wing extremism.
Enhanced security begins today for U.S.-bound flights
Flying to the United States may take a while longer as of today, July 19, 2017, due to enhanced security measures affecting flights to the U.S.
Trudeau says no security risks in Chinese takeover of Canadian satellite firm
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is making his strongest defence yet of his government's decision to allow a Chinese telecom giant to take over a Canadian satellite technology company.
Liberals launch counter-radicalization centre, adviser to be appointed later
The federal government’s long−promised counter−radicalization centre is now open, but the appointment of a special adviser to shape a national strategy could be months away.
Accused in naval spy case presses for info on CSIS wiretaps of Chinese Embassy
A naval engineer accused of trying to spy for Beijing is asking a federal judge for full access to information about Canadian Security Intelligence Service wiretaps of the Chinese Embassy.
Civil society groups want transparency on changes to C-51
More than 30 experts and civil society organizations are demanding government transparency on the national security consultations on Bill C-51 ending today. The text of their letter is here.
Security shouldn't trump privacy, watchdogs tell Trudeau government
Privacy commissioners from across the country are telling the Trudeau government to make respect for personal information a cornerstone of its revamped national security policy.
No need to raise threat level here in wake of Paris attacks: Goodale
No Canadian links to the Paris terror attacks have been found after terrorists from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant killed 129 people in the French capital last week.
Trudeau's Syrian refugee plans are raising concerns among provinces
Liberal plan to bring in 25,000 Syrian refugees by year-end — even amid heightened security concerns around the world — has made several provinces nervous about security
Paris attacks prompt debate over Trudeau plan to pull out of ISIL airstrikes
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a campaign promise to pull Canada's warplanes from Syria and Iraq and instead focus on training local fighters.
Canadian reaction to Paris attacks: solidarity, security concerns dominate
Some Canadian political leaders were calling for vigorous action against terrorism including continued involvement in military action against Islamic State after Paris attacks leave 129 dead.