Canadians are vulnerable to foreign interference in this fall’s federal election — and the meddling is already underway, according to a new report from Canada’s electronic spy agency.
Use of Facebook targeting on job ads could violate Canadian human rights law, experts warn
Facebook is allowing employers — including federal, provincial and municipal governments — to post job ads that target prospective employees in a way that some experts say could violate Canadian human rights law, CBC News has learned.
A parliamentary committee is set to shine a light on the shadowy business of military intelligence
Joint Task Force X. It’s a mysterious codename with a touch of cold war cool. And it might become more familiar to Canadians in the coming months as the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians begins, bit by bit, to peel back the curtain of secrecy around military intelligence activities.
OPP officer dragged by car after traffic stop sues in civil court
An Ontario Provincial Police officer who was dragged by a car during a 2017 traffic stop has launched a civil suit after criminal charges were dropped earlier this year against the alleged driver.
Smallville actress Allison Mack pleads guilty to charges related to alleged sex cult NXIVM
Smallville actress Allison Mack pleaded guilty in a New York court Monday to racketeering charges related to her role in a cult-like group whose leader has been accused of sex-trafficking.
Sunwing fined $694K, must compensate passengers following last year’s travel chaos
The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) has fined Sunwing $694,500 and ordered the airline to compensate passengers for the troubles they endured on numerous flights in April.
Old, unproductive oil and gas wells could cost up to $70B to clean up, says new report
A new report suggests cleaning up all of the old and unproductive oil and gas wells in Alberta will cost between $40 billion and $70 billion.
Acura recalls over 360,000 SUVs because tail lights can go dark
Honda’s luxury brand Acura is recalling more than 360,000 SUVs worldwide because water can get into the tail lights and make them go dark.
Controversial QuadrigaCX cryptocurrency exchange placed in bankruptcy
Less than three months after one of Canada’s biggest cryptocurrency exchanges was shut down amid a swirl of controversy, a bid to restructure Vancouver-based QuadrigaCX has failed and the virtual company has officially entered bankruptcy proceedings.
Oil prices at 5-month high over conflict in Libya
Oil prices hit a five-month high on Monday, after an escalation of the civil war in Libya that threatened disruptions in oil production.