Jim Bronskill
Reporter for The Canadian Press
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Too early to say if last two elections were compromised, MP Chong tells inquiry
Conservative MP Michael Chong is urging a federal inquiry to refrain from making final conclusions about the integrity of the last two general elections, saying it is too early to do so.
Trudeau frustrated by 'sensationalized' intelligence leaks
In a classified interview with the commission of inquiry in February, Trudeau said leaks suggesting otherwise were extremely damaging to Canadians' confidence in the democratic process.
Liberal campaign director cleared Han Dong nomination despite alleged irregularities
The director of the Liberal election campaign in 2019 says he recommended Justin Trudeau take no action on alleged nomination irregularities in a Toronto riding.
Feds look to improve RCMP policing across Canada
Among the possibilities are "more responsive" police service models that could involve closer integration of the RCMP and community social services, say internal Public Safety Canada notes.
Privacy commissioner raises concerns over RCMP use of private-sector surveillance services
A federal watchdog is urging the RCMP to do a better job of assessing the privacy implications of commercial surveillance and monitoring services before using them.
Ottawa mulls upping auto-theft penalties, curbing access to tools used by bandits
Canadian vehicles are turning up in places like Ghana and Nigeria, with one particular family having their SUV stolen on three separate occasions.
Former RCMP intelligence official to be sentenced for secrecy violation
Ontario Superior Court Justice Robert Maranger is set to hand a sentence to Cameron Jay Ortis, found guilty in November of violating the Security of Information Act.
Inquiry goal is to 'uncover the truth,' about foreign interference, commissioner says
In opening remarks Monday, commissioner Marie-Josée Hogue said the task requires the inquiry team to investigate, analyze and reflect as thoroughly as possible.
Foreign interference inquiry tackles delicate secrecy questions as hearings begin
The March hearings are intended to delve into allegations of foreign interference by China, India, Russia and others in the 2019 and 2021 federal elections, with a report on these matters due May 3.
Emergencies Act court ruling opens old emotional wounds
In a decision released Tuesday, Federal Court Justice Richard Mosley said the government's use of the Emergencies Act in February 2022 was unreasonable and led to violation of the constitutional right of free expression.