Juno Jump Start | CBC confirms they are behind media sting targeting residential school narrative critics
The CBC has confirmed that the broadcaster was behind the media sting on political commentators, police say there will be no investigation into a crossbow-carrying man at a Sikh parade, and more.
CBC confirms they are behind media sting targeting residential school narrative critics
Following outrage over a media set up, academic Frances Widdowson exposed on X, the CBC has confirmed that the public broadcaster was behind the media sting on notable political commentators. The project also received significant media grants from Canadian Heritage.
WATCH: Carney-backed candidate cries foul after losing Ontario Liberal nomination
A bitter nomination battle in Scarborough Southwest is exposing deep dysfunction inside the Ontario Liberal Party after leadership hopeful Nate Erskine-Smith lost by just 19 votes—and then publicly suggested the process may have been unfair.
Police say no investigation into crossbow-carrying man at Sikh parade
After a video allegedly filmed by Khalistani activist truck driver and social media user Prabhjot Singh Johal, showing a Sikh man openly carrying a crossbow at a Sikh community event in Mississauga, Ont., went viral, police say there has been no investigation into the matter, noting they were “unable” to verify the video.
Nate Erskine-Smith challenges nomination results after losing to Bengali businessman
Ontario Liberal leadership hopeful and Carney Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith has filed a notice of appeal with the Ontario Liberal Party after narrowly losing the Scarborough Southwest nomination by 19 votes to Bengali-Canadian businessman Ahsanul Hafiz.
RCMP refuses to confirm if secret China policing deal protects Canadians’ privacy
The RCMP is refusing to say whether Canadians’ personal information could be shared with Beijing under a secretive new policing deal signed by Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government, raising fresh concerns about foreign interference and China’s growing reach inside Canada.
Liberals under fire for botched $6.6B pension software scandal
The Bloc Quebecois is calling for an independent public inquiry into the Liberals’ Cúram project, software used to distribute federal payments. Launched nearly a decade ago, the project remains plagued by problems and has ballooned far beyond its original budget.
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The activist networks influencing anti-Islamophobia equity training for educators
Canada’s former Islamophobia czar is helping shape classroom material for activist teachers using research tied to controversial advocacy networks and ideological frameworks now facing backlash across the West.
Former Liberal MP loses Fredericton mayoral bid
Former Liberal MP Jenica Atwin lost against long-time city councillor Steve Hicks in her bid to become the next mayor of Fredericton, New Brunswick.
OP-ED: Canada must restore public confidence in the immigration system
Lawyer Sergio R. Karas writes, “A firmer line on overstays is essential to preserve the rule of law and deter violations.”
