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Internal federal government report warned U.S. claims about a crisis at the border could affect trade, travel
An internal government report warned a year ago that allowing "the trend of negative rhetoric" about the security of the Canada-U.S. border could lead to a thickening of the 49th parallel, adversely affecting trade and travel.
Power of prorogation 'not absolute,' challengers tell Federal Court
Two Nova Scotia men are asking the Federal Court to declare the current suspension of Parliament illegal because there must be a "reasonable justification" for hitting the pause button.
Ottawa defends use of Emergencies Act during convoy protests before Federal Court of Appeal
A lawyer for the federal government says a judge mistakenly concluded it was unreasonable for the government to use the Emergencies Act in 2022 to quell protests in the national capital and at key border points.
Federal lawyer calls Abdelrazik's case against Canada an 'elaborate theory'
In closing arguments in Federal Court, a government lawyer denied Canada's responsibility for Abousfian Abdelrazik's detention in Sudan, saying his lawsuit is an elaborate theory crafted from snippets of evidence.
Laundering of fentanyl cash linked to online gambling, intelligence agency warns
Canada's financial intelligence agency suspects online betting platforms are being used to launder proceeds from fentanyl dealing and production.
Feds are watering down promise to fully scrutinize firearms before sale, gun control group says
A leading gun control group is accusing the Liberal government of watering down a promise to ensure firearms are properly scrutinized before entering the Canadian market.
Abdelrazik's lawyer accuses former minister of exiling him by denying him a passport
Abousfian Abdelrazik's lawyer has accused former foreign minister Lawrence Cannon of exiling the Montreal man by denying him a passport to return to Canada.
Spy service pushed for Abdelrazik's inclusion on Canadian no-fly list, court hears
A former senior Canadian Security Intelligence Service official acknowledges the spy service wanted Abousfian Abdelrazik placed on Canada's no-fly list.
Chief electoral officer proposes legislative changes to crack down on deepfakes
Canada's elections chief wants a ban on the misrepresentation of candidates and other key players in the electoral process through manipulation of their voice or image without consent.
Former foreign ministry official recalls fear that Abdelrazik would end up in Guantanamo
A former senior official at Canada's foreign ministry says there were fears two decades ago that Montreal man Abousfian Abdelrazik might end up at a prison for suspected terrorists in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.