Special rapporteur David Johnston defended his impartiality and that of his top counsel as he faced opposition MPs who’ve requested he step down from his role around concerns of conflict of interest. “I don’t believe I have a conflict of interest and I would not have undertaken this responsibility had I had a conflict of…
Johnston Says the Fact His Counsel Is a Liberal Party Donor Is Not a Conflict of Interest
June 7, 2023
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Transfer to Medium-Security Prison Raises Fears of Bernardo Being on Path to Release: Lawyers
The lawyer for the families of two of Paul Bernardo’s victims says that with Correctional Service Canada (CSC) not being forthcoming as to why it transferred the serial killer to a medium-security prison, it raises fears and speculation of a possibility that the federal agency may want to eventually release Bernardo at some point. “I…
Global News Says Reporting on MP Han Dong Based on Several Independent Intelligence Sources
Global News defended its recent report alleging that former Liberal MP Han Dong had discussions with a Chinese diplomat on delaying the release of two Canadian citizens detained by Beijing. The news outlet has said its reporting relied on two to three sources familiar with the intelligence agency’s investigation into foreign interference that were “rigorously…
Federal Report Says Many Canadians Want ‘Stronger’ Internet Regulations to Combat ‘Online Harm’
A federal report issued by Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez’s department says that a large number of Canadians have expressed a desire for Ottawa to implement “stronger legislation” to regulate internet content and combat “online harm.” The report, titled “What We Heard: 2022 Roundtables on Online Safety,” summarized 19 in-person and virtual roundtable discussions held in…
Chinese Mining Company Sinomine Seeks to Build New Lithium Refinery in Manitoba
A Chinese mining company is planning to construct a new lithium processing facility in Manitoba and says it is looking to allay Ottawa’s concerns with both national security and China’s dominance in the critical minerals market. Sinomine Resource Group Co. Ltd., which owns the Tanco lithium mine in northeastern Manitoba, is planning to build a new…
Rogers’ Proposed TTC Framework Commits to Consultations, but Short on Details
Rogers Communication Inc.’s proposal for providing wireless service on Toronto’s subway indicates the company’s competitors will be consulted in the design and planning of upgrades, but includes no specifics about the terms required for Bell and Telus to access the network. Rogers announced in April that it was buying the Canadian operations of BAI Communications,…
ANALYSIS: Bank of Canada Ends Rate Hike Pause, Omits Wording on Likely Next Moves
OTTAWA—With its June 7 rate hike, the Bank of Canada pause lasted less than five months. In raising its overnight rate target by 25 basis points (0.25 percentage points) to 4.75 percent—the highest level since the spring of 2001—the BoC caught some market participants off-guard with the timing of the hike. In ending its pause,…
BC Ferries Drops All-You-Can-Eat Buffets From Voyages; Launches Customer Survey
Buffet meals on BC Ferries, put on hold during the COVID-19 pandemic, will no longer be available on voyages between the mainland and Vancouver Island. The company says in a statement the all-you-can-eat breakfasts, lunches and dinners with roast beef, salmon and unlimited desserts are money losers and the search is on for something new….
As Wildfires Rage, Trudeau Says Feds Looking at Creating National Disaster Response Agency
As wildfire smoke continues to blanket much of eastern Canada, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the federal government is looking at creating a new national disaster response agency to deal with extreme weather events. “We need to continue to make sure we are doing everything possible to both keep Canadians safe when these extreme weather events…
Tim Hortons to Launch Credit Card Through Mobile Rewards App
Tim Hortons is launching a credit card that can be used through its mobile app, the latest move into an increasingly competitive rewards space. Tims Financial is a new division of Tim Hortons that will offer a no-annual-fee Mastercard powered by Neo Financial, the company said in a press release Wednesday. The card will be…
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