Jim Bronskill
Reporter for The Canadian Press
About Jim Bronskill
Extremist, hateful rhetoric is becoming normalized, says CSIS director
The head of Canada's spy agency says the hateful rhetoric associated with ideologically motivated extremism is becoming "normalized" and is seeping into the mainstream.
Committee to review secret lab documents — with or without Tories
The federal Liberals are moving ahead on a special all-party, security-cleared committee to review documents related to the firing of two scientists from the national microbiology laboratory — even if the Conservatives continue to rebuff the plan.
Calls mount for a federal government crackdown on handguns
Prominent firearm-control advocates are urging the Liberal government to abandon plans to allow provinces to ban handguns, saying regional measures will lead to a disastrous patchwork across Canada.
Cyberbreach at Rideau Hall was 'sophisticated' intrusion
Newly disclosed documents reveal the breach of an internal computer network at Rideau Hall was described to senior government officials as a "sophisticated cyber incident" in the days before the public was told of the security lapse.
Court rejects proposed import ban from Chinese area where forced labour is a concern
The court case was led by individuals including former cabinet minister David Kilgour, who died this month, and humanitarian group Canadians in Support of Refugees in Dire Need.
Canada issues new sanctions against Russia's defence industry
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says the new measures impose restrictions on 33 entities in the Russian defence sector.
RCMP on the ground in Ukraine collecting possible war crime evidence
The investigation by the Mounties has been launched through the federal war crimes program to ensure important information and evidence is gathered from Ukrainians who wish to provide it upon arrival.
Cyberspace makes Canadian secrets more vulnerable, spy service official warns
The expansion of cyberspace makes it easier for foreign adversaries to pilfer valuable secrets, says a senior official at Canada's spy service.
Most Canadians think Russian invasion could lead to global war
A new poll suggests almost two-thirds of Canadians believe the Russian invasion of Ukraine has the potential to develop into a world war.