Rachel Gilmore
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TikTok on government devices under assessment in Canada
TikTok has been banned in India, and the United States is currently considering legislation to ban the app amid fears it could be used to spy on Americans and censor content. → Read More
The European Commission banned TikTok on work phones. Could Canada be next?
The move comes as Canadian MPs are set to probe security concerns about TikTok, a popular social media application, at a parliamentary committee. → Read More
Rescue crews around the world are in Turkey for earthquake aid. What about Canada?
Rescuers have rushed to pull people out of destroyed buildings in Turkey and Syria, but as more time passes, calls for help from under the rubble have begun to grow silent. → Read More
Deadly Turkey earthquake exposes dangers of major fault lines below
As the world grapples with how best to help after the Turkey earthquake, experts say there are grim insights for other regions — including Canada — at risk of seismic shocks. → Read More
‘No quick or easy solutions’ for surge of transit, street violence in cities: Lametti
Justice Minister David Lametti's comment comes after a series of violent attacks on commuters across Canada, including in Edmonton, Toronto, and Winnipeg. → Read More
Amira Elghawaby deserves ‘a chance’ to do her job post-apology: minister
In a tweet on Thursday, Blanchet continued to call for Elghawaby's resignation and also demanded in French that her role be "abolished" altogether. → Read More
Dominic Barton, former McKinsey head, to face MP questions over contract concerns
The committee is also reviewing contracts awarded to McKinsey since 2011, which includes those signed by the preceding Conservative government. → Read More
Ottawa’s new anti-Islamophobia advisor is facing backlash. Here’s what to know
In 2019, Amira Elghawaby criticized Quebec's Bill 21, which bans certain government employees, including teachers and police officers, from wearing religious symbols on the job. → Read More
List Russia’s Wagner Group as a terrorist entity, House of Commons urges with motion
The motion, brought forward by NDP MP Heather McPherson, is non-binding -- but the unanimous approval of the request sends a signal to Moscow. → Read More
Is Canada’s military ready for the challenges ahead? ‘No,’ says defence chief
Readiness issues have left Canada's Chief of the Defence Staff Gen. Wayne Eyre feeling 'concerned,' he told 'The West Block' host Mercedes Stephenson in an interview, aired Sunday. → Read More
Hussen defends contract linked to staffer’s sister, won’t rule out rehiring firm
The federal housing minister said his constituency office “followed all the rules” in hiring Munch More Media, and said twice that he was "happy with the services” it provided. → Read More
Canada’s passport backlog ‘virtually eliminated,’ minister says
Families Minister Karina Gould is set to update the situation in passport offices, which were snowed under by passport renewal applications as COVID restrictions eased last year. → Read More
Want to go to space? Canada’s ‘door is open’ for future passenger flights with new plan
'I like to think that we first have to have a dream, and then we see how we can make it happen,' said Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques. → Read More
Poilievre says Tories will seek committee probe into McKinsey consulting contracts
“We want to know what all this money was for,” Poilievre said about the recent media reports into contracts with McKinsey. → Read More
From deepfakes to ChatGPT, misinformation thrives with AI advancements: report
Rapid technological advances 'represent a step-change in AI’s potential to manipulate people and sow political chaos,' the Eurasia Group's report suggests. → Read More
Twitter threats targeting Parliament, embassies lead to Ottawa man’s arrest, RCMP say
"The threats targeted Parliament Hill, the Department of Defense, the Embassy of the People's Republic of China, as well as the Embassy of the United States of America in Ottawa." → Read More
Transport minister calls Sunwing chaos ‘unacceptable’ as passengers remain stranded
'Canadians are patient when it comes to weather disruptions but they rightly expect their airlines to keep them informed and to manage these disruptions smoothly,' said Alghabra. → Read More
Winter storm slamming Canadians will be ‘a big one,’ 300K already without power
The storm blew into Canada on Thursday night, leaving hundreds of thousands without power, and is expected to wreak havoc on the country into the holiday weekend. → Read More
‘Boost your defences’ ahead of winter viral spread, Ottawa urges in mail campaign
The postcards were sent to six million households with an expected price tag of $1.08 million, according to a spokesperson for Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada. → Read More
Canada wants ties with Korea, Japan as strong as with U.K., France, Germany: Joly
"We want to be as close to Korea and to Japan as we are to Germany, France and Great Britain," Joly said, speaking in French about the new Indo-Pacific strategy. → Read More