Alessia Passafiume
About Alessia Passafiume
Reporter with The Canadian Press
Former judge and children's advocate likely has Indigenous DNA: report
A DNA test shows a former judge and Order of Canada recipient accused of falsely claiming to be Cree "most likely" has Indigenous heritage, a report from the Law Society of British Columbia revealed on Thursday.
Most Canadians think Trudeau will stay on to the next election: poll
A majority of Canadians think Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will stay on to lead his party in the next election even as his approval ratings are still extremely low, a new poll suggests.
More protections for MPs needed after Toronto office vandalized
Two individuals dressed in black approached Julie Dzerowicz' constituency office early on Tuesday morning and painted a threatening message, the MP says.
A photo that sunk a political career
A momentary snapshot can send the public a strong signal about what a politician's fate could be. It can seem to seal that fate.
Feds to change Criminal Code to help tackle auto theft
Ramped-up intelligence sharing among police forces and a working group involving all levels of government are among the measures Ottawa unveiled Monday as part of a broader national strategy to combat auto theft.
Vast majority of Canadians support abortion: poll
Eight in 10 Canadians back a woman's right to an abortion and two in three don't want the notwithstanding clause used to restrict access to abortions, a new poll suggests.
Indigenous identity summit to advocate against NunatuKavut, Ontario Métis
A two-day summit on Indigenous identity fraud wrapped up on Wednesday with a message to Canada: we're joining forces, and we want action to curb the epidemic.
Metis Nation of Ontario singled out at Indigenous 'identity fraud' summit
Indigenous leaders at a summit on what they call Indigenous identify fraud have passed a resolution specifically targeting the Métis Nation of Ontario.
Trudeau to appoint commissioner to oversee treaties with Indigenous Peoples
The federal government is planning to create a new agent of Parliament to oversee modern treaty implementation, which Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says will ensure Ottawa is held to account no matter who is in power.
Métis Nation Saskatchewan will not support Liberals' self-government bill
The Métis Nation — Saskatchewan is pulling its support for a federal bill that proposes to enshrine its self-government over concerns about the other two groups it recognizes.