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MPs 'wittingly' took part in foreign interference: national security committee

MPs 'wittingly' took part in foreign interference: national security committee

OTTAWA — Soon after they were elected, some Canadian members of Parliament began "wittingly assisting" foreign state actors, says a report released Monday — including sending confidential information to Indian officials.
B.C. mayors slam feds over failure to produce flood protection money

B.C. mayors slam feds over failure to produce flood protection money

Merritt mayor: "I have people that are desperately in need of protection."
Elected leaders should read Supreme Court decisions before speaking, says top justice

Elected leaders should read Supreme Court decisions before speaking, says top justice

OTTAWA — The chief justice of the Supreme Court sent a warning Monday about the risks elected officials run by reacting to decisions from the court without first having read the rulings themselves.
Trudeau pitches strong ties to Mexico's new leader Claudia Sheinbaum amid U.S. tumult

Trudeau pitches strong ties to Mexico's new leader Claudia Sheinbaum amid U.S. tumult

OTTAWA — Mexico's election of its first female president could mean a stronger relationship with Canada, as analysts watch how Claudia Sheinbaum will approach civil rights and the possible return of former U.S. president Donald Trump.
Province says employee email inboxes accessed during cyberattacks

Province says employee email inboxes accessed during cyberattacks

Shannon Salter, deputy minister to the premier and head of the public service, revealed the information in an email update to employees on Monday
Bank of Canada interest rate decision coming on Wednesday amid rate cut speculation

Bank of Canada interest rate decision coming on Wednesday amid rate cut speculation

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada will announce its latest interest rate decision on Wednesday amid speculation the central bank will deliver its first rate cut in more than four years.
Children, people with disabilities to qualify for national dental care on June 27

Children, people with disabilities to qualify for national dental care on June 27

OTTAWA — The Liberal government says it will expand eligibility for the federal dental program to children and people with disabilities on June 27.
Opposition parties pour cold water on municipal recall legislation ahead of fall election

Opposition parties pour cold water on municipal recall legislation ahead of fall election

BC Conservative leader advocates for shorter term limits, not recalls
Rob Shaw: MLA Elenore Sturko defects to Conservatives in stunning blow to BC United

Rob Shaw: MLA Elenore Sturko defects to Conservatives in stunning blow to BC United

Move marks potential turning point in B.C. politics ahead of fall election
A CBSA strike could soon snarl border traffic. Here’s what you need to know

A CBSA strike could soon snarl border traffic. Here’s what you need to know

OTTAWA — Just as the summer travel season gets into gear, Canadians and visitors could find themselves waiting in long lines at the border — delays that could also deal a blow to the economy.