politics
RCMP has failed to recruit enough police officers to meet operational needs: Auditor General
The RCMP has not recruited enough new officers or effectively assigned its members to meet its operational needs — raising concerns about public safety across the country, according to a new report from Canada’s auditor general. Source link
Auditor general flags potential risks in transition from Phoenix to Dayforce
The federal government is on pace to replace its troubled Phoenix pay system with a new platform, but risks including a backlog and rising costs remain, according to a report tabled Monday by Auditor General Karen Hogan. Source link
Confidential contract between feds, Stellantis reveals Brampton factory and worker terms
The multi-million-dollar deal at the heart of a high-profile fight between the Canadian government and one of the world’s biggest carmakers contains detailed clauses about the company’s footprint in Ontario, according to a copy obtained by CBC Windsor. Source link
Canada's border agency under fire for treatment of sexual harassment cases
The House of Commons public safety committee is planning an inquiry this spring to examine “systemic discrimination and organizational culture” within Canada’s border agency. Source link
Conservative campaign manager shrugs off polls showing Liberals have significant lead
The Conservative Party’s campaign manager is shrugging off polls showing the Liberals hold a double-digit lead over the Tories — while Pierre Poilievre says he’s broadening his image but won’t change who he is. Source link
Canadian companies could face big losses as change looms in Cuba
Canada is the second-biggest source of foreign investment in Cuba, especially in tourism and mining. But Canadian companies with major operations in Cuba, including Sunwing and Sherritt International, now face unprecedented risks to their operations as the economy grinds to a halt and political change is in the air. Source link
Carney meets world: Is prime minister a more international job now?
In total, Mark Carney spent 84 days either travelling or visiting other countries in his first year as prime minister. According to records provided by Global Affairs Canada, Justin Trudeau’s first year included 63 days of travel. For Stephen Harper, the total was 34 days. Source link
Europe is eyeing France's nuclear shield. Should Canada follow?
As European allies quietly explore France’s nuclear umbrella amid doubts about U.S. reliability, Canada faces an uncomfortable question: join or stay clear. While Ottawa rejects going nuclear, extending French deterrence to North America risks inflaming tensions with Washington — and raises stark questions about who would defend whom in a crisis. Source link
NDP leadership hopefuls make final push ahead of convention vote
With one week until New Democrats choose a new federal leader, the front-runner in the race says he’s preparing a transition team and hopes the party can use his campaign machinery in the next election. Source link