For the first time ever, a woman is leading CSIS — temporarily
For the first time in its 40-year history, a woman will lead the Canadian…
Catharine Tunney
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B.C. backing legal challenge of equalization formula, may launch its own lawsuit
British Columbia Premier David Eby said Wednesday his province supports…
Manitoba premier urges Trudeau to move up NATO spending timeline to save Canada-U.S. relationship
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew is urging the federal government to speed up its plan…
After Ottawa committed to keeping contract policing, premiers ask: where are the Mounties?
As the federal government’s vision for the future of the RCMP comes into focus,…
Premiers gather in Halifax with a message for Trudeau: stick to your lane
As the premiers gather in Halifax this week for their annual summer meetings,…
Alberta premier calls on 'progressive' politicians to 'dial down' rhetoric after attack on Trump
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith — who once told former Fox News personality Tucker…
Liberal backbencher calls for Trudeau to resign in email to caucus
Liberal backbencher Wayne Long has sent an email to caucus calling for Prime…
Trudeau says he isn't quitting — do the Liberals have any good options to turn things around?
After losing a Toronto-area riding that’s been solidly Liberal for decades,…
RCMP chief says he hopes MPs don't name politicians accused of aiding foreign powers in the House
The head of RCMP says he’s uneasy with the idea that politicians could use their…
Top Mountie says he's keen on Ottawa's plan for a 'separate and distinct' federal policing unit
A looming shakeup in how the RCMP’s federal policing wing tackles national…
Bloc leader says he's in no hurry to read intelligence report linking parliamentarians to foreign interference
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet says that while he plans to read the…
Nomination races are a 'gateway' for foreign interference — is anyone doing anything about it?
Two landmark reports have flagged federal nomination races as “particularly…
Trudeau says Canadians should be 'wary' of leaders who say foreign interference hasn't touched their teams
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canadians should be wary of political leaders…
Green Party leader calls on colleagues to discuss contentious NSICOP report in private
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May says it’s time for her fellow party leaders to sit…
Conservative leader calls on Liberal government to release names of MPs accused of helping foreign states
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says that Canadians have a right to know…
Trudeau's government slow response to foreign interference 'a serious failure': intelligence watchdog
The Liberal government has known since 2018 that it needed to take foreign…
Ahead of Paris Olympics, Canadian intelligence agency warns attendees to be on guard for cyberattacks
As athletes and attendees prepare for the Paris Olympics this summer, Canada’s…
Intelligence watchdog calls out panel for failing to sound alarm on election interference
One of the core policies the Liberals introduced to protect Canada’s elections has…
Conservatives offer to help Liberals pass foreign interference bill quickly
In a rare gesture during a turbulent sitting of Parliament, the…
CSIS and Trudeau's adviser clashed on foreign inference threat during 2021: report
Intelligence regarding foreign interference sometimes didn’t make it to the prime…
RCMP warns push to switch to electric vehicles faces 'significant challenges'
Can the RCMP turn North America’s largest law enforcement vehicle fleet green?…
Intelligence chief warns Canadians that China can use TikTok to spy on them
In some of his most hawkish comments to date, the head of Canada’s intelligence…
Watchdog finds Mounties failed to properly investigate Indigenous woman's death — twice
More than two decades after her body was found at the side of a road, the RCMP has…
Border officers relied on outdated intel to decide whether to search incoming vessels, audit warns
The risk assessments border officers have used for years to decide whether vessels…
Foreign meddling didn't affect who formed government in past elections — but inquiry flags 'troubling' events
The public inquiry investigating foreign interference says attempts from other…
House says it didn't alert MPs targeted in Chinese hack because there was 'no cybersecurity impact'
Members of Parliament targeted in a suspected China-backed espionage…
MPs, senator ask why government didn't warn them they were targeted by China-backed hackers
Conservative MP Garnett Genuis says his privilege as a parliamentarian…
RCMP's ability to defend national security is eroding, report warns
The RCMP’s federal wing is at a “critical juncture” and its ability to police…
Poilievre visits convoy camp, claims Trudeau is lying about 'everything'
The Conservative leader is facing questions after stopping to cheer on an…
CSIS chief defends his spies' work after PM casts doubt on reliability of agency's reports
The head of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service appeared before the…
Trudeau says it's his job to question CSIS intelligence, call out 'contradictions'
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday he feels it’s part of his job to question…
Liberal minister 'not concerned' about Don Valley North interference allegations, inquiry hears
A high-ranking cabinet minister says he was not concerned about allegations…
Provinces say Ottawa is leaving them in the dark about RCMP's future
Frustration is mounting in provincial and territorial governments that rely on…
Intelligence watchdog completes report on Chinese interference allegations, sends it to PM
One of Canada’s intelligence watchdogs has finished its investigation into…
Virani defends Online Harms Bill after Margaret Atwood warns of 'thoughtcrime' risk
Justice Minister Arif Virani is defending his government’s Online Harms Bill after…
A Mountie botched her assault investigation when she was 14. The RCMP apologized 20 years later
Jennifer Johner’s voice shakes when she reads the RCMP report from the night of Dec. 9,…
Federal government set to deliver update on Emergencies Act report's recommendations
The federal government is expected to deliver an update this morning on which…
Scientist fired from Winnipeg disease lab intentionally worked to benefit China: CSIS report
One of the scientists who was fired from Canada’s top infectious disease…
RCMP head says force is 'vulnerable' to leaks after Mountie arrested in Alberta
The head of the RCMP says the national police force is vulnerable to…
Ex-minister Lametti agrees to send social media records to official archives following Rebel suit
In a Federal Court case that raises questions about the preservation of…
Public Safety Minister LeBlanc says he's 'obviously worried' about latest alleged RCMP leak
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc said Thursday he’s troubled by news that an…
CSIS warns that the 'anti-gender movement' poses a threat of 'extreme violence'
Canada’s intelligence agency is warning that extremists could “inspire and…
Court says Trudeau, justice minister 'failed' Canadians by letting judicial vacancies build up
A scathing Federal Court decision says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the…
Trudeau 'pissed off' by Bell Media's 'garbage decision' to lay off journalists
A fired-up Prime Minister Justin Trudeau unleashed on Bell on Friday, calling its…
Most border agency criminal investigators lack basic training, audit says
Most criminal investigators tasked with hunting down crimes at Canada’s ports and…
Growing number of Conservative voters think Canada gives 'too much support' to Ukraine, poll suggests
As the grim two-year anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine…
Who's who at the foreign interference inquiry
The independent inquiry into foreign electoral interference is officially…
AI-powered disinformation is spreading — is Canada ready for the political impact?
Just days before Slovakia’s national election last fall, a mysterious voice…
Head of RCMP's advisory board resigns, citing frustrations with federal government
Pointing to his frustrations with the federal government, the head of the RCMP’s…
Jody Thomas, PM's national security adviser, set to retire in the new year
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s national security and intelligence adviser Jody…
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon says Zelenskyy's use of Inuktitut 'brought tears to my eyes'
When Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy used the Inuktitut word “ajuinnata”…
Canada's top spy reflects on his uneasy year in the spotlight
The head of Canada’s intelligence agency spent much of 2023 where spies don’t like to…
Conservative MP Michael Chong cleared to question witnesses at upcoming foreign interference inquiry
Conservative MP Michael Chong will have full standing at the upcoming public…
CSIS chief says he learned new details of alleged plot to kill Sikh activist from U.S. indictment
The head of Canada’s spy service is addressing his agency’s handling of the shocking…
Parliamentary committee studying housing affordability descends into crosstalk chaos
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland questioned the point of a parliamentary…
Cyber spy agency warns foreign adversaries will 'weaponize' AI to influence next federal election
Canada’s cyber espionage agency is warning that bad actors are planning to use…
CBC/Radio-Canada to cut 10 per cent of workforce, end some programming as it faces $125M budget shortfall
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation/Radio-Canada announced Monday that it…
How a U.S. indictment connects to an alleged India-linked murder plot on Canadian soil
A recently unsealed U.S. criminal indictment alleging a plot connected to the…
Liberal MP says he didn't mean to suggest Poilievre was linked to deadly Winnipeg shooting
A B.C. Liberal MP says he didn’t mean to suggest the Conservative leader was tied…
Poilievre gets international attention for apple-eating viral moment
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre picked up some name recognition south of the…