Counter Terrorism in Pan-Sahel
North Africa threatens to become a raging conflict zone. [node:read-more:link]
Politics & Policy
CI: What is it?
Who protects it? [node:read-more:link]
Green Party suggests community service alternative
Green Party leader Elizabeth May suggested that “if” engineering firm SNC is found guilty on corruption and fraud charges, they should be forced to perform “community service” by repairing water infrastructure on native reserves. This solution “would keep the workers working. The shareholders of SNC-Lavalin wouldn’t like it, but maybe they should have paid more attention.” [node:read-more:link]
U.S. renews China criticism
After a meeting Aug. 1 in Thailand with China’s top diplomat, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spoke out against Chinese "coercion" of Southeast Asian neighbors in disputes over the South China Sea and its dam-building on the Mekong River. However, Pompeo said both countries want to improve ties. [node:read-more:link]
Persian Gulf relationships strained
The German government, which has resisted the use of military assets to protect commercial shipping in the Persian Gulf, evidently is worried that Britain may be drifting closer to an American-led response to Iranian activities, an approach previously rebuffed by France as well as Britain. [node:read-more:link]
Second-hand icebreakers to cost $217M more
Three used icebreakers for the Canadian Coast Guard will cost 30 per cent more than the federal government previously said – an increase that officials have blamed on tariffs and fees, but one expert says is proof of a lack of planning. [node:read-more:link]
Russia will meddle in our next election: Sajjan
With a federal election less than a year away, Canada’s defence minister is warning voters they will be targeted by online cyber-attacks and fake news as Russia steps up its efforts to undermine western democracies. [node:read-more:link]
Plan to collect personal banking data on hold
The Government wants to collect your individual banking transactions and sensitive personal identification information such as your bill payments, cash withdrawals and account balances, but the plan has been put on hold. [node:read-more:link]
Minister Freeland responds to OAG report
Following the tabling of the Auditor General’s report on Canada’s missions abroad, Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland has issued a statement outlining the steps the Government is taking to strengthen security measures at Canadian embassies, high commissions and consulates. [node:read-more:link]
Senate Report: Responding to Russian Aggression
A new Senate Standing Committee report, entitled "Responding to Russian aggression against Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia in the Black Sea" has just been released. [node:read-more:link]
Govt to seek views on export permits
Global Affairs Canada (GAC) will be launching an online consultation portal to seek industry views on how it conducts its assessment of export permits. The focus will inform the assessment of risks and implications of proposed exports with respect to human rights, Canada’s foreign and defence policy and national security considerations. [node:read-more:link]
NATO Parliamentarians meet in Halifax
Canada will be hosting NATO's 64th Annual Session of the Parliamentary Assembly from 16-19 November 2018 at the Halifax Convention Centre. Parliamentarians from the 29 NATO member countries will debate and adopt resolutions on the High North, hybrid warfare, burden sharing, deterrence, trade, energy, the South, defence innovation, and Russian election meddling. [node:read-more:link]
Democracy Watch challenges Ethics Commissioner
Democracy Watch has announced its court challenge of decisions made by federal Ethics Commissioner Mary Dawson, including her refusal to recuse herself from investigating and ruling on complaints about Prime Minister Trudeau’s actions. [node:read-more:link]
CASL Private Right of Action delayed (indefinitely)
The Government of Canada has repealed the coming into force of the private right of action for violations of Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL). [node:read-more:link]
Saudi Arabia sends Ambassador of Canada packing
Saudi Arabia has declared the ambassador of Canada persona non grata and ordered him to leave in 24 hours, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Aug 6th. [node:read-more:link]
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