The British Columbia Prosecution Service says a former school board trustee who later became a provincial government adviser will not be charged for allegedly violating election laws. A special prosecutor was appointed in May to give legal advice on the investigation of Gurveen Dhaliwal, who was elected to the New Westminster school board last year…
Manitoba’s Elections Commissioner Says the Government Broke Ban on Election Promotion
Manitoba’s commissioner of elections has ruled the government violated a ban on advertising during election periods when it invited reporters to an event with Premier Heather Stefanson. Commissioner Bill Bowles adds, however, that he does not believe the breach was intentional and it was extremely unlikely to have had any substantive effect on the outcome…
‘High-Risk’ Regions Remain in Canada’s Wildfire Battle, Says Minister
Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair said 2023 is Canada’s worst wildfire season on record, and while rainfall will bring relief for Quebec in the next few weeks, associated lightning storms could raise the risk of new fires. “Thunderstorms can increase the risk of fire activity due to lightning strikes, and warmer temperatures are also beginning…
Feds Implement New ID Rules for Accessing Public Records
New regulations will now require Canadians who want to access public records to show “adequate identification” as defined by the federal government. Amendments to the Access to Information Act came into effect on July 5, enacted by Treasury Board President Mona Fortier. Federal departments and agencies will now determine what is approved identification for Canadians…
$5,750 COVID Ticket Issued to Military Veteran Stayed by Crown
A $5,750 ticket issued to a 59-year-old decorated military veteran when he crossed the U.S.-Canadian border in 2021 with a COVID test that did not meet government-mandated requirements has been stayed. The Democracy Fund (TDF), a Canadian charity focused on constitutional litigation, issued a news release on July 5, stating that they had successfully negotiated…
Trudeau Accuses Tories of Blocking Cross-Party Consensus on Foreign Interference Inquiry
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is accusing the federal Conservative Party of blocking cross-party consensus on establishing a process for a potential public inquiry into foreign interference in Canada’s elections. Mr. Trudeau told reporters in Saint-Hyacinthe, Que., on July 5 that the government and opposition parties need to reach an agreement on both the structure of a potential…
EXCLUSIVE: Canadian Soldier Arrested on Human Trafficking Charges
A member of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) who was stationed at a military base near Ottawa has been arrested on charges of human trafficking, death threats, and illegal substance possession, according to the Department of National Defence (DND). A DND spokesperson told The Epoch Times by email on July 5 that military police arrested Master-Warrant…
Canada, US, Mexico Gather in Cancun to Talk North American Trade Irritants
North America’s trading partners are in Cancun for two days of meetings to take stock of the last three years under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. International Trade Minister Mary Ng is sitting down with U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai and Raquel Buenrostro, Mexico’s economy secretary—the “three amigas,” as Ng calls them. Tai’s office says the U.S. exported…
Quebec Social Media Influencer Charged for Simulating Crimes to Gain Attention
Quebec police say they have arrested a social media influencer who allegedly committed fake crimes to gain popularity. Police in Gatineau, Que., near Ottawa, say Anthony Gagné, 27, simulated crimes to attract police attention. They say they launched an investigation in May after he allegedly drove a van with the words “free candy” printed on…
Workers to Rally on Day Six of BC Port Strike, Employer Seeks Binding Arbitration
Striking port workers will rally near the Vancouver waterfront to mark their sixth day on the picket line as they seek a new contract with the BC Maritime Employers Association. About 7,400 members of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union have been off the job since Canada Day to back demands for improved wages and…
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