politics
Foreign influence commissioner could monitor an Alberta referendum on separation
Canada’s new foreign influence watchdog says his mandate will include attempts by foreign agents to interfere at the provincial and municipal level across Canada, including any attempt on behalf of a foreign government to influence a referendum on Alberta separation. Source link
A federal program to provide health care for refugees is — once again — sparking a fiery debate
The stated concerns about the Interim Federal Health Program and the political rhetoric harken back to the last time changes were made to the program — an episode that ended in a rebuke from the Federal Court. Source link
Poilievre targets Trump, urges Canada to focus on what it can control in major speech
In a speech laying out the details of how Canada should respond to the Trump administration, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre directly attacked U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade and tariff policies, urging Canadians to focus on what they can control. Source link
Minister says there's 'a lot more work to do' with India after Canadian official says it's no longer a threat
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree says there’s still a lot of work to do on the India security file — a day after a senior government official said Ottawa no longer believes the country is linked to foreign interference and transnational repression. Source link
Ottawa commits $1.55B to Jordan's Principle
The federal government is pledging $1.55 billion in new funding to ensure First Nations children have equal access to public services over the next year, CBC News has learned. Source link
Carney's India trip is all business: An inside look at what the PM has planned
Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to India Thursday for what officials from both countries describe as a potentially history-making trip where years of frosty bilateral relations will be put aside and the framework for a comprehensive trade deal could be hammered out. Source link
Carney government says India threat is over — Sikh activists say not so fast
The issuance of a duty to warn letter by Vancouver police and continued activity by the RCMP suggest that law enforcement are not convinced threats to Sikh activists have really subsided, even as the Carney government says Indian interference is a thing of the past. Source link
Poilievre to pitch new policies aimed at dealing with Trump in speech to business leaders
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is set to unveil a suite of policy proposals meant to address the uncertainty caused by U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration, according to a member of his senior staff. Source link
Ottawa announces $8M to Cuba amid growing humanitarian crisis
Global Affairs Canada has announced $8 million in funding for Cuba as the country grapples with U.S. President Donald Trump’s oil blockade. Source link
Any trade deal with Canada will include tariffs, says Trump's trade rep
U.S. President Donald Trump’s point man on trade talks says Canada needs to accept that tariffs will be a part of any deal with the administration, including renewal of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). Source link