Tag: Politics
Defence policy update raises spending by $8B with focus on Arctic, cyber security
Defence Minister Bill Blair has unveiled Canada's long-promised defence policy update with a focus on enhancing Arctic and cyber security.
As Sudan crisis rages, groups urge Ottawa to do more to help
The fighting that erupted last April between militias has forced out at least 8.5 million people in what the UN calls the largest internal displacement crisis in the world.
Father of killed Canadian aid worker urges Blinken for a tougher U.S. stance on Israel in Gaza
“If the United States threatened to suspend aid to Israel, maybe my son would be alive today,” John Flickinger said in describing his conversation with Antony Blinken.
30 years after Rwanda genocide, cautious optimism history won’t repeat: Dallaire
Romeo Dallaires says he remains concerned about the continued presence of the genocide's perpetrators and masterminds in Africa and around the world — including in Canada.
Beijing is looking to improve relations with Ottawa. Should Canada play ball?
Though it's not clear whether Canada is ready to meet Beijing's requests, some experts say there are practical reasons to look for better co-operation.
China ‘likely’ to try to interfere in U.S. elections: Microsoft
A report from Microsoft says Chinese influence and cyber actors are more active and will 'likely' move towards interfering in upcoming elections in the United States and India.
CSIS intel suggests China attempted to funnel $250K, possibly for election interference
The document was shown Thursday at Canada’s inquiry into foreign election interference, which is examining attempts to meddle in democracy during the 2019 and 2021 elections.
Russia dismisses investigation linking ‘Havana syndrome’ to Moscow
Insider reported that members of a Russian military intelligence (GRU) unit known as 29155 had been placed at the scene of reported health incidents involving U.S. personnel.
Terror threat in Canada ‘elevated’ after Moscow attack, says Petraeus
David Petraeus told The West Block host Mercedes Stephenson that the scale of Moscow's attack makes the current state of extremism and terrorist capabilities “very worrisome.”
Zelenskyy fires more aides in reshuffle as Russia launches attacks across Ukraine
No explanation was given immediately for the latest changes in the Ukraine president's wide-reaching personnel shakeup over recent months.
Canada is evacuating ‘must vulnerable’ citizens from Haiti: Joly
Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly says Canada has airlifted 18 Canadians out of Haiti, as assisted departures began from the Caribbean nation on Monday.
Canadian military aiding embassy in Haiti includes elite unit: sources
Global Affairs says military members are currently working with the Canadian embassy in Haiti to assist with "contingency planning" as violence in the country escalates.
Probe of fired Winnipeg scientists ‘extremely appropriate’: health minister
Records tabled in Parliament late last month say the scientists played down their collaborations with Chinese government agencies.
Anthony Housefather ‘reflecting’ on future with Liberals after Middle East motion
Anthony Housefather was among three Liberals who voted against the final motion, which called only for progress towards a two-state solution.
U.S. ‘Havana syndrome’ reports raise concerns, Canadian diplomats’ lawyer says
The lawyer for Canadian diplomats suing Ottawa over 'Havana syndrome' criticized a report on the symptoms that have been reported by American and Canadian diplomats.
