politics
Ottawa plagued by 'significant gaps' responding to cyberattacks: AG
There are “significant gaps” in the way the federal government responds to the increasing number of dangerous cyberattacks, a new report from the federal auditor general revealed. Source link
In scathing report, AG finds CRA call centres are slow to answer and often inaccurate
In a scathing new report released Tuesday, the auditor general found Canada Revenue Agency contact centres are repeatedly failing to answer calls in a timely manner, and when agents do connect to a customer, they are often providing inaccurate responses. Source link
Air force defends bonus pay system as pilots file dozens of grievances, refuse promotions
The Royal Canadian Air Force is defending its pilot bonus pay system after an internal review criticized it as poorly thought out. Pilots are also not happy, filing dozens of grievances. The experience-based system, which mimics commercial airlines’ pay scales, has meant some captains are turning down promotions because it’ll cost them money. Source link
CBC launches court fight to keep Gem subscriber numbers confidential
CBC/Radio-Canada has filed an application in Federal Court to fight an order directing it to disclose subscriber numbers for its Gem streaming service. Source link
Liberals press Poilievre to apologize after calling RCMP leadership ‘despicable’
The federal Liberals are calling on Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to apologize for questioning the independence and integrity of the RCMP after he accused the nation’s police of covering up for the Liberal government. Source link
Court challenge begins to federal election result in Quebec riding won by single vote
The lawyer for a former Bloc Quebecois MP who lost her riding by a single vote in the April federal election says a do-over is required. Source link
Liberals announce plan for national financial crime agency targeting online scams
The federal Liberals plan to create a new financial crimes agency to tackle online scams as part of a national anti-fraud strategy, Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced on Monday. Source link
50-year immigration wait stuns lawyers and families, but IRCC says it's no mistake
Processing times for Canadian immigration applications have reached unprecedented lengths — up to 50 years under some permanent residency programs — stunning applicants and lawyers who say the system has become unviable. Source link
B.C. premier ruling out new retaliatory action against U.S. softwood lumber tariffs
B.C. Premier David Eby is ruling out new retaliatory measures against the United States after it slapped an additional tariff on softwood lumber, but the B.C. government will maintain countermeasures already in place. Source link
Is Canada's F-35 review irritating the United States? McGuinty suggests it's a 'misnomer'
Defence Minister David McGuinty says the question of irritants in Canada-U.S. defence talks is “maybe a bit of a misnomer” and the two countries are working together on shared initiatives like integrated air missile defence systems. Source link