Canada pitches in $76 million for 'faster' German air-defence systems in Ukraine ( kitchener.citynews.ca )
In January 2023, Canada spent $400 million to send an American air-defence system to Ukraine, which Blair says is still being manufactured.
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CSIS says China remains "an enduring threat" to Canadian technology, democracy and diaspora communities ( www.cbc.ca )
As the dust settles on the landmark findings of the foreign interference inquiry, Canada's intelligence agency is warning that China likely will back more meddling campaigns and expand its online pressure tactics over the coming year....
Wilfrid Laurier football player drafted despite only playing 27 games in his entire life ( kitchener.ctvnews.ca )
A Listowel, Ont. man, drafted by the Hamilton Tigercats last week, is also getting looks from the National Football League (NFL), despite only playing 27 games of football in his life....
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ON TARGET: THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES DISAPPEARING ACT — espritdecorps ( www.espritdecorps.ca )
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Edmonton businesswoman fined, put on house arrest for scamming newcomers ( edmonton.ctvnews.ca )
An Ontario woman working in Edmonton has been convicted of defrauding newcomers of tens of thousands of dollars.
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Nijjar arrests: Indian foreign minister says Canada welcomes ‘criminals’ - National | Globalnews.ca ( globalnews.ca )
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Cuts Push National Film Board of Canada to the Brink ( thewalrus.ca )
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Manitoba partners with federal government on Red Dress Alert for missing Indigenous women and girls ( www.cbc.ca )
Housing Shortages and Immigration Booms Are Colliding ( www.bloomberg.com )
On today’s Big Take podcast: What happens when rapid immigration meets slow housing production.
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Some international students lack basic computer and academic skills, Conestoga College unions claim ( kitchener.ctvnews.ca )
Unions representing Conestoga College’s faculty and support staff are speaking out about the impact of the school’s rapid growth on those who work there.
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Lawsuit claims ex-cop, Mountie lost security clearance over false CSIS reports | Globalnews.ca ( globalnews.ca )
In a suit filed in federal court on April 3, RCMP officer and vice-president of the National Police Federation Peter Merrifield and retired Vancouver police detective Paul MacNamara allege the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) “pursued a politically motivated agenda designed to show that it was taking a hard line...
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Canadian GDP Growth Hits Half The Estimate, Previous Data Revised Lower - Better Dwelling ( betterdwelling.com )
Canada’s economy started the year strong, but things are changing fast. Statistics Canada (Stat Can) real gross domestic (GDP) growth came in slower-than-expected in February. Today’s data also included a downward revision for January, and a preliminary estimate of flat growth for the rest of the quarter. Any signs of life...
Foreign Interference Inquiry Highlights Canada’s Silence on Threats From India, Sikh Coalition Lawyer Says ( pressprogress.ca )
Documents from the government show Canadian intelligence agencies were both aware of attempts by India to interfere in elections using “proxy agents,” but also that India’s media ecosystem was actively perpetuating and spreading disinformation about Canadian citizens and politicians....
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Scientists warn Canada 'way behind the virus' as bird flu explodes among U.S. dairy cattle ( www.cbc.ca )
While federal officials say there's still no sign of a dangerous form of bird flu in Canadian dairy cows, scientists warn limited surveillance means Canada might not be staying ahead of an explosive H5N1 outbreak among dairy cattle south of the border....
12 people arrested, 102 charges laid in major credit fraud scheme: Toronto police ( www.cp24.com )
Toronto police say 12 people are facing a combined 102 charges in connection with an investigation into a major credit fraud scheme.
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Animal activists thrilled after parts of Ontario agriculture law unconstitutional | Globalnews.ca ( globalnews.ca )
Animal advocates are celebrating after parts of a controversial Ontario agriculture law that made it illegal to get a job on a farm under false pretences to expose conditions inside were deemed unconstitutional....
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CSIS director says China’s concerted effort to steal Canadian technology is ‘mind-boggling’ ( www.theglobeandmail.com )
David Vigneault tells MPs Chinese hacking and espionage has been a serious threat since Xi Jinping became president
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What We Risk by Normalizing Poilievre’s Politics ( thetyee.ca )
Just days before the 2006 election Stephen Harper made an extraordinary statement. Seeking to assure Canadians a potential Conservative majority government would be restrained from accruing “absolute power,” Harper submitted that his party would face “limits” because of “checks,” naming specifically courts, civil...
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Writers Guild of Canada Overwhelmingly Votes to Authorize Strike Over AI, Fair Pay ( www.hollywoodreporter.com )
Members voted 96.5 percent in favor of a strike authorization during stalled talks with Canadian indie film and TV producers on a new labor deal.
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Canada homebuilding down for third year, housing agency predicts ( www.reuters.com )
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Red Deer at 1 million? Danielle Smith dreams of a new Alberta metropolis ( www.cbc.ca )
Selling Butter At 54% Profit: Leaked Docs Show Loblaws' Exorbitant Markups ( thedeepdive.ca )
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Small businesses face rising risk of litigation from Canadians ( www.canadianunderwriter.ca )
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No Punishment for RCMP Officer Who Pleaded Guilty to Assault ( thetyee.ca )
An RCMP officer who, until recently, faced two criminal charges for alleged violence while on the job in Prince George will return to work after receiving an absolute discharge, meaning there will be no sentence or any criminal record, in a Vancouver courtroom yesterday morning....