politics
1 in 10 terrorism investigations at CSIS involves a minor: spy boss
The head of Canada’s spy agency is warning about a “worrying” number of young people becoming radicalized. Source link
Carney in B.C. to unveil next list of recommended nation-building projects
Prime Minister Mark Carney is in northern B.C. today to announce the latest slew of nation-building projects to be sent to the newly created Major Projects Office (MPO), which aims to fast-track infrastructure approvals. Source link
Ottawa seeking a permanent parliamentary budget officer with 'tact and discretion'
Ottawa says it’s looking to hire a permanent parliamentary budget officer — someone with “tact and discretion” — just a few months after appointing a critical fiscal watchdog on an interim basis. Source link
Federal prison watchdog leaving post early over 'frustrations' with lack of prison reform
A watchdog that investigates the fair and humane treatment of federal prisoners is leaving his post two years early after becoming exasperated with what he says is the government’s unwillingness to address systemic human rights issues. Source link
Poilievre holding 1st news conference since two MPs announced their departure
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will hold a news conference later Wednesday in Calgary — the first time he’ll speak to reporters since two of his MPs announced last week they were leaving caucus. Source link
Anand announces new sanctions targeting Russian drones as G7 diplomats meet
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is announcing more sanctions on Russia today as she hosts top diplomats from the G7 countries in the Niagara region. Source link
French foreign minister, at G7 meeting in Canada, says U.S. boat strikes violate international law
During a G7 meeting in Ontario, France’s foreign minister said the deadly boat strikes in the Caribbean carried out by the United States since early September violate international law. Colombia, California’s governor and the Washington Post also weighed in on the strikes on Tuesday — but Canada has been relatively silent on the U.S. actions. […]
Ottawa tinkers with veterans' disability benefits as former soldiers prepare for a fight
The federal budget proposes to change how veterans’ disability pensions are indexed — something advocates say could cost individuals thousands of dollars in lost income. Source link
New nation-building projects list to include mines, LNG, Iqaluit hydro: sources
Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to announce a second set of “nation-building projects,” including at least two focused on critical mineral extraction, one for exporting natural gas, and at least one transmission project, sources told CBC News. Source link
Canada opening new consulate in Greenland this week, in a bid for closer relations
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand will travel to Greenland’s capital, Nuuk, this week to open a new Canadian consulate as both allies seek to strengthen ties amid turbulent relations with the United States. Source link