Jim Bronskill
Reporter for The Canadian Press
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RCMP investigating hack of spy watchdog network and theft of files
The National Security and Intelligence Review Agency says that between March 9 and March 19, a hacker gained access to an agency network that included a database with names, phone numbers, email addresses, and scrambled versions of current and previous passwords.
Ministers forced to explain evacuation efforts in Afghanistan amid dire security challenges
Canada airlifted another 121 people from strife-ridden Afghanistan on Saturday, August 21, 2021, including Canadian citizens and family members as well as Afghan nationals accepted for resettlement by Ottawa and its allies, officials said on Sunday, August 22, 2021.
Muslim charity wants court to freeze suspension, citing 'irreparable harm'
A Muslim charity is asking a court to freeze a federal suspension, which prohibits it from issuing tax receipts, while a challenge of the penalty plays out.
Feds head to court to keep documents on virus lab firings secret
The Liberal government is asking the Federal Court to prohibit disclosure of documents related to the firing of two scientists at Canada's highest-security laboratory.
Top court nominee Mahmud Jamal 'taunted' and 'harassed' as a youth
The judge poised to be the first person of colour on the Supreme Court of Canada says he experienced discrimination "as a fact of daily life" while growing up.
Feds planning to use biometrics at Canada-U.S. border
Canada's border agency has an "urgent need" to hire a global technology firm to help develop a biometric strategy in response to rapidly evolving issues including COVID-19.
Gun-control advocates press MPs to vote against Liberal firearms bill
A leading gun-control group is urging MPs to vote against the Liberal government's new firearms bill, saying it is too weak to salvage.