Jim Bronskill
Reporter for The Canadian Press
About Jim Bronskill
Top court nominee Mahmud Jamal 'taunted' and 'harassed' as a youth
The judge poised to be the first person of colour on the Supreme Court of Canada says he experienced discrimination "as a fact of daily life" while growing up.
Feds planning to use biometrics at Canada-U.S. border
Canada's border agency has an "urgent need" to hire a global technology firm to help develop a biometric strategy in response to rapidly evolving issues including COVID-19.
Gun-control advocates press MPs to vote against Liberal firearms bill
A leading gun-control group is urging MPs to vote against the Liberal government's new firearms bill, saying it is too weak to salvage.
Feds pledge billions for health care, vaccination, municipalities
The federal Liberals have introduced legislation to provide $7.2 billion to cash-strapped provinces, territories and municipalities, with more than half slated for immediate health-care needs.
RCMP breached online information collection policy: audit
An internal review says the RCMP routinely flouted its own policies when gathering information from the internet, potentially endangering investigations and prosecutions.
Trudeau criticizes 'lack of transparency' as Michael Spavor tried in China on spy charges
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau denounced China's "lack of transparency" Friday following a brief trial for Michael Spavor, one of two Canadians detained by Beijing for more than two years.
Ottawa seeks ideas on how prepare for next major disaster
The federal government is looking beyond COVID-19 to prepare for the next large-scale calamity — be it another pandemic, a tsunami or cyberattack.
Acting defence chief says there is no place for abusive behaviour in military
The acting chief of the defence staff says the Canadian Armed Forces, grappling with allegations of misconduct at high levels, has no place for abusive and discriminatory behaviour.