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Liberals, Tories must publish fundraiser venues despite concerns: Elections Canada

Liberals, Tories must publish fundraiser venues despite concerns: Elections Canada

OTTAWA — Elections Canada is insisting that regulated fundraising events be publicly advertised with precise locations, despite safety concerns raised by the governing Liberals and Opposition Conservatives.
Federal Court sides with Facebook in privacy case tied to Cambridge Analytica affair

Federal Court sides with Facebook in privacy case tied to Cambridge Analytica affair

OTTAWA — A judge has dismissed the federal privacy watchdog's bid for a declaration that Facebook broke the law governing the use of personal information in a case flowing from the Cambridge Analytica affair.
Spring flooding: Some Montrealers warned to pack emergency kits, protect their homes

Spring flooding: Some Montrealers warned to pack emergency kits, protect their homes

MONTREAL — The risk of spring flooding in the Montreal area is high and officials on Monday warned residents living by the water to pack emergency kits in case evacuation orders are issued.
Internal audit raises red flags over maintenance of graves, cemeteries for veterans

Internal audit raises red flags over maintenance of graves, cemeteries for veterans

The Trudeau government subsequently committed nearly $25 million over five years in temporary funding starting in 2018, which the new report says has largely addressed the problem by facilitating thousands of repairs.
Trudeau urges caution to ensure foreign influence registry doesn't target diasporas

Trudeau urges caution to ensure foreign influence registry doesn't target diasporas

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau cited the internment of Japanese- and Italian-Canadians during the Second World War on Monday as he urged caution in the face of growing calls for Canada to adopt a registry to track foreign influence efforts.
Federal workers to strike Wednesday if union, government don't reach deal by Tuesday

Federal workers to strike Wednesday if union, government don't reach deal by Tuesday

OTTAWA — The country's largest federal public service union says if a deal isn't reached with the federal government by 9 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, it will launch a strike the next day.
Here's what happens to federal services if public servants strike on Wednesday

Here's what happens to federal services if public servants strike on Wednesday

Here's an updated list of what services may be affected.
Quebec man sentenced to 13 years in kidnapping of American couple

Quebec man sentenced to 13 years in kidnapping of American couple

MONTREAL — A judge sentenced a Quebec man to 13 years in prison on Monday for helping to kidnap a couple in their 70s from Upstate New York and hold them for ransom in connection with a botched multimillion-dollar cocaine deal.
Deadlines for key Nova Scotia mass shooting inquiry recommendations

Deadlines for key Nova Scotia mass shooting inquiry recommendations

HALIFAX — The federal-provincial inquiry into the 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting last month published a 3,000-page final report with dozens of recommendations.
Third anniversary of Nova Scotia mass shooting: 'A grieving process with anger'

Third anniversary of Nova Scotia mass shooting: 'A grieving process with anger'

HALIFAX — As the third anniversary of the Nova Scotia mass shooting approaches, Tammy Oliver-McCurdie is preparing for a simple ritual to remind her of the loved ones she lost.