Liberals support push to have public inquiry probe claims that parliamentarians helped foreign states

Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc says the federal government will support a push from the opposition parties to have the public inquiry probing foreign election interference to take on shocking new claims that some parliamentarians have “wittingly” conspired with foreign governments.  NSICOP report suggests some MPs have helped foreign actors …

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Canadian universities say foreign influence registry could harm research partnerships

Canada’s leading research universities warn that a proposed foreign influence transparency registry could have an unintended “chilling effect” on international partnerships, meaning Canada misses out on cutting-edge opportunities.  Registry is key feature of proposed anti-foreign interference bill. Canada’s leading research universities warn that a proposed foreign influence transparency registry could …

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India’s Modi keeps key ministers, indicating policy continuity

NEW DELHI – Following his third election victory in a row, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi retained key members of his Cabinet as he began third term Monday. Modi’s decision to keep his interior, defense, foreign, and finance ministers indicates his Bhartiya Janaya Party’s (BJP) desire for policy “continuity” in government, observers …

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Canada, U.K. launch joint privacy probe into 23andMe data breach

Canada’s privacy commissioner is teaming up with his U.K. counterpart to investigate a data breach discovered last year at genetic testing company 23andMe.  Nearly 7 million 23andMe customers impacted by data breach last year. Canada’s privacy commissioner is teaming up with his U.K. counterpart to investigate a data breach discovered …

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