Current and former Public Safety Canada officials to appear at interference inquiry
A federal inquiry into foreign interference is slated to hear today from current and former officials of Public Safety Canada.
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Feds to change Criminal Code to help tackle auto theft
Ramped-up intelligence sharing among police forces and a working group involving all levels of government are among the measures Ottawa unveiled Monday as part of a broader national strategy to combat auto theft.
Feds look to improve RCMP policing across Canada
Among the possibilities are "more responsive" police service models that could involve closer integration of the RCMP and community social services, say internal Public Safety Canada notes.
Business council wants CSIS to share intelligence on security threats
The Business Council of Canada is also urging the federal government to borrow a U.S. idea and create a new body that would ensure the intelligence is securely and broadly shared across the Canadian economy.
State of emergency extended in N.W.T. over fears strong winds could increase fire danger
A state of emergency in the Northwest Territories has been extended until Sept. 11 and its premier says she understands the frustration of those forced from their homes.
AFN blamed for delays, slow progress on First Nations policing bill: documents
Federal officials worried long-promised legislation declaring First Nations policing an essential service was being delayed by Assembly of First Nations hesitations about the bill, newly released internal documents show.
B.C., and feds discuss wildfire response, military sent to assess
A working group comprised of members of Public Safety Canada, the Canadian Armed Forces and British Columbia emergency management and wildfire officials are set to meet today as several hundred blazes burn across the province.
Pope Francis' tour cost Ottawa at least $55-milliion
A family member of residential school survivors says the minimum $55-million price tag for Pope’ visit to Canada last year feels like another slap in the face for Indigenous people.
Liberals to consult public on merits of a foreign agent registry: Mendicino
The federal government is preparing to consult the public on the possible creation of a foreign agent registry as a means of preventing outside interference in Canadian affairs, Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino says.
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.
Guilbeault lays out steps Canada must take to adapt to climate change
Dozens of experts advising the government on adapting to climate change say Canada needs to do more to prepare infrastructure for the threats of extreme weather and get faster at helping Canadians recover from floods, fires and major storms.
Patrick Brown's pitch to Conservative voters
An apology to the Tamil community, improving cricket infrastructure, and putting a visa office in Kathmandu are just some of the promises Patrick Brown has made in hopes of becoming the next leader of the Conservative Party of Canada.
Human Rights Commission calls for probe into sexual violence in prisons
The Canadian Human Rights Commission says Canada needs an independent public inquiry to address serious issues of sexual violence and coercion in federal prisons for women.
Incels pose a threat in Canada, but how bad is it?
Some experts say violent online rhetoric among so-called involuntary celibates is a concern as pandemic rules lift, but others say the threat of violence is overstated among a group of men who need mental health support.
Adaptation and disaster response are keys to building resilience
Faced with an almost guaranteed increase in climate-related disasters, Canada could improve its resilience by combining efforts to adapt to climate change with its approach to emergency response, according to a new report by the Council of Canadian Academies.