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Spy watchdog raps RCMP over application of protocol to avoid complicity in torture

A federal spy watchdog says a senior RCMP official wrongly considered the importance of a strategic relationship with a foreign organization when deciding whether sharing information posed a risk of torture.

Canadian universities say foreign influence registry could harm research partnerships

Canada's leading research universities warn that a proposed foreign influence transparency registry could have an unintended "chilling effect" on international partnerships, meaning Canada misses out on cutting-edge opportunities.

LeBlanc accuses Tories of theatrics as they push for names of MPs in foreign meddling report

Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc accused Conservative MPs of theatrics on Thursday as they pressed the government to release the names of MPs allegedly engaged in foreign interference.

Access to Info plan includes guidance on historical records, no legislative changes

The Liberal government has outlined a variety of steps intended to make the much-criticized Access to Information system work better, including new guidance on disclosure of historical records. But the new plan makes it clear any changes to the federal access law will have to wait until after the next formal review, set to begin a year from now.

Politicians keep getting more threats. The head of the RCMP says new tools might be needed to protect them

Canada's top federal police officer says law enforcement might benefit from new legislation to address the number of threats being targeted toward politicians today.

RCMP still probing alleged meddling in federal elections but offering few details

RCMP commissioner Mike Duheme says the police force has several open investigations into possible foreign interference in the last two general elections probes that began only after the votes were counted.

Anti-authority narratives could tear 'fabric of society,' intelligence report warns

A report by a body overseeing the integrity of Canadian elections is warning about the level of threats and intimidation directed toward politicians.

Feds appeal decision requiring action on 'appalling' level of judicial vacancies

The federal government is challenging a court decision directing it to step up the pace of judicial appointments to address an "untenable" number of vacancies.

Canada 'will be there' to help two Michaels after their detention in China: Trudeau

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is pushing back on the notion that Canada's willingness to help two citizens who were detained in China is an acknowledgement they engaged in espionage on Ottawa's behalf.

Changes needed to ensure safer, more resilient RCMP, union report on mental health says

The union representing front-line Mounties is urging the RCMP to move beyond "patchwork solutions" to protect the mental health of officers amid concerns they face increasing risks to their well-being.