With more Americans using ever-stronger marijuana, a federal advisory panel is calling for a public health approach that’s a big departure from “Just Say No.” Thursday’s report proposes a health-focused strategy with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention taking a larger role in cannabis policy than ever before. “We’d like the federal government to … Read more
Media outlets aligned with the Indian government “targeted” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau after he revealed Canada suspected India was behind the killing of B.C. Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, new documents suggest. A report by the Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM), a unit with Global Affairs Canada that monitors state-sponsored disinformation, said commentators at outlets that … Read more
A jury has found South Australian MP Troy Bell guilty of theft and dishonesty charges for stealing more than $436,000 from an educational not-for-profit. The jury of eight women and four men returned their verdicts on Thursday night after a three-month trial in the SA District Court and more than two days of deliberations. The … Read more
Foreign state and non-state actors are increasingly hoovering up “big data” on Canadians to better focus their foreign influence campaigns, a senior intelligence official said Thursday. Alia Tayyeb, the deputy chief of the Communications Security Establishment (CSE), told the foreign interference inquiry that hostile intelligence agencies are gathering large amounts of data about Canadians’ personal … Read more
The Nasdaq Market site is seen on the day that shares of Truth Social and Trump Media & Technology Group start trading under the ticker “DJT”, in New York City, U.S., March 26, 2024. Shannon Stapleton | Reuters United Atlantic Ventures LLC, a major shareholder in Trump Media, has sold or otherwise gotten rid of … Read more
Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., leaves the U.S. Capitol after the House failed to pass the Spending Reduction and Border Security Act on Friday, September 29, 2023. Tom Williams | CQ-Roll Call, Inc. | Getty Images Rep. Matt Gaetz said Thursday that he has learned the House Ethics Committee will subpoena him as it investigates whether … Read more
Former mayor of New York City and former Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani reacts at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum during a rally held by Republican presidential nominees and former U.S. President Donald Trump, in Uniondale, New York, U.S., September 18, 2024. Brendan Mcdermid | Reuters Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani is officially disbarred … Read more
Federal prosecutors have honed in on ties between New York City Mayor Eric Adams and little-known Turkish businessman Enver Yucel, CNBC has learned from the indictment and other public records, including campaign finance documents. A federal indictment unsealed on Thursday describes a 2021 campaign fundraising scheme involving Adams, his team and a person only identified in the … Read more
Descrease article font size Increase article font size After a first failed attempt, the Conservatives have tabled another non-confidence motion to try to bring down Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s second motion of the fall sitting was presented to the House of Commons on Thursday, just a day after his first … Read more
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says all levels of government will need to invest more to adapt Canadian communities and prevent climate-related disasters like this summer’s devastating Jasper wildfire. Speaking Wednesday evening to MPs at the House of Commons standing committee on environment and sustainable resources, Guilbeault defended his government’s approach to climate change and mitigation … Read more
