Sarah Ritchie
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Reporter with The Canadian Press
David Johnston packs it in as special rapporteur on foreign interference
The former governor general said in a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday that his objective in leading the government's probe into alleged meddling by China was to help build trust in democratic institutions, but his "leadership has had the opposite effect."
Government developing defence contractor cybersecurity certification process
The federal government says certain defence contracts will be subject to a mandatory cybersecurity certification process starting in the winter of 2024.
Feds to amend Atlantic Accords to spur production of offshore wind energy
Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says new legislation will let Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador tap into the potential of offshore wind power development.
MP Michael Chong decries failure notify him of China's alleged threats
Canada's spy agency has now been formally directed to investigate and disclose any foreign threats against parliamentarians or their families, Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino said on Tuesday, while the Conservative MP targeted by Beijing urged his colleagues to go further.
China aims to get Canadians 'at each other's throats': interference researcher
The managing director of a non-profit that tracks Chinese attempts to influence democracies around the world says Beijing wants to sow discord in western countries.
Google Canada insists Bill C-18 would create unreasonable financial liability
Google Canada has told senators that it would be reasonable to reconsider whether it shares links to news sites if the government's online news bill becomes law, but it is not promising to block them.
Political parties need strong privacy rules, independent oversight
The federal privacy commissioner says it would be a mistake to give political parties the ability to govern the way they manage Canadians' personal information.
Dinner for President Biden features Canadian ingredients
United States President Joe Biden is staying in Ottawa on his short trip north of the border, but the catering team from the National Arts Centre plans to take him on a cross-country culinary tour on Friday evening.
Poilievre denounces 'vile' and 'racist' views of German politician who met with some of his MPs
Conservative MPs Dean Allison, Colin Carrie and Leslyn Lewis were photographed having dinner with Christine Anderson, a member of the European Parliament.
King Charles III is now King of Canada
King Charles III becomes King of Canada amid artillery salute, heraldic trumpets