Jim Bronskill
Reporter for The Canadian Press
About Jim Bronskill
'Disinformation' muddies firearm debate, gun-control group to tell MPs
A prominent voice for stricter gun control is poised to tell MPs the federal government's efforts to outlaw assault-style firearms have become mired in disinformation.
Financial intelligence agency targeting trade in illegal wildlife
Canada's financial intelligence agency is stepping up the fight against the illicit wildlife trade by taking aim at the criminals who reap big profits from the global racket.
Shady finance investigations let go amid police constraints: RCMP note
The RCMP says many tips from Canada's financial intelligence agency about possible crimes "may not get investigated" due to a lack of policing resources and conflicting priorities.
Feds mull 'variety of options' for planned firearm buyback program
Feds eyeing 'variety of options' for planned firearm buyback program: Mendicino
Feds say they'll try to improve access-to-info amid calls for reforms
The federal government says departments will focus on making the access-to-information system work better amid calls for fundamental changes to the transparency law.
Tracking the signs of terrorism financing in Canada
Efforts by Canada's financial intelligence agency over the last three years uncovered activity related to homegrown terrorism, the bankrolling of international terrorist groups and attempts by Canadians to take part in extremism abroad.
Society must signal where to draw the line on assault-style firearms: Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government is trying to find the dividing line between guns suitable for hunting and ones that have no place in society because they pose significant dangers in the wrong hands.
MPs request meetings for witnesses to testify about the fed's assault-style gun definition
Seven members of a parliamentary committee studying the Liberal gun bill have requested two special meetings to hear from witnesses on the government's proposed definition of an assault-style firearm.
Liberals propose changes to foreign investment screening for national security reasons
The Liberal government is aiming to address evolving national security concerns by proposing several changes to Canada's investment screening law, including giving broader powers to the industry minister.
Delays cause journalists to shun access to information law
Reporters are abandoning the federal Access to Information Act as a research tool because turnaround times are terrible and getting worse, veteran journalist Dean Beeby told MPs studying the federal law.