Mayson Maharaj

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Mayson Maharaj is a producer for CBC's national television program Power & Politics and a writer for CBC's Parliament Hill bureau.

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Justin Trudeau's Christmas message emphasizes 'love and kindness' as he faces calls to resign

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s annual Christmas message — released at a time when he's facing his own political uncertainty — encourages Canadians to give thanks for "all that is good in the world" and check in on those who have not had an easy time this year.

Most Liberals in caucus want Trudeau to go, says longtime loyalist

Longtime Trudeau loyalist Chandra Arya says it’s time for the prime minister to step aside — and he believes the majority of Liberals in caucus feel the same way.

When it comes to prisoner exchanges with Russia, silence is golden, says U.S. special envoy

U.S. Special Envoy for Hostage Affair Roger Carstens says he agrees with the Kremlin that silence is essential when it comes to public discussions about prisoner exchanges. 

Chinese Canadians say they want action on foreign agent registry, not lengthy public hearings

Members of the Chinese diaspora in Canada say the country can't afford the lengthy public hearing process that will only tell them what they already know. Instead, they are demanding action on a foreign agent registry.
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Deputy RCMP commissioner defends use of spyware but concedes 'legislative gaps'

The deputy commissioner of the RCMP says its use of spyware is necessary when other investigative means run their course but concedes there are "legislative gaps" in governing when such technology is used.