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Fearing violations of Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Lynch threatened SNC job losses

March 22, 2019

SNC Lavalin Chairman Kevin G. Lynch, who also serves as Bank of Montreal‘s Vice Chairman, placed a call on October 15th to Michael Wernick, during which he repeatedly threatened the Clerk of the Privy Council of a potential loss of

At Trudeau’s behest, Gould instructed Google News to limit Canadian access to foreign press

March 16, 2019

In the days approaching former Attorney General Jody Wilson-Raybould‘s testimony to the House of Commons’ Justice Committee on February 27, at Prime Minister Justin Trudeau‘s behest, Karina Gould, the Minister of Democratic Institutions, reached out to social media giant Google

‘Political grandmaster’ Frank Iacobucci is at the center of SNC Lavalin, Kinder Morgan scandals

March 11, 2019

Frank Iacobucci is one of the most influential lawyer-lobbyists in all of Canada. He has been at the crux of the nation’s political, legal, and business communities well before he retired his post as a Supreme Court Justice in 2004. Today

‘Deep and penetrating’ relationship may taint Butts’ testimony

March 6, 2019

Sometimes a defense witness’ close personal friendship with a defendant discredits his testimony because of the likelihood for bias in favor of the defense. Friends at McGill University say Justin Trudeau and Gerald Butts had the kind of ‘deep and

Wernick likely to depart the Trudeau government as RCMP probes SNC Lavalin influence

February 25, 2019

Following intense criticism of Justice Committee testimony in the House of Commons that was widely seen as unduly partisan for Canada’s top government administrator, Michael Wernick is likely to depart his position as Clerk of the Privy Council in the

With Liberals in crisis mode, NDP wants Wilson-Raybould as Leader

February 15, 2019

Political staffers at the New Democratic Party (NDP) are telling Toronto-area political operatives that the opposition party is willing to install Jody Wilson-Raybould as its Leader. Toronto area politicians have been engaging in private discussions with Jagmeet Singh, the current NDP Leader, to secure

Corruption scandal prompts calls on Trudeau to resign

February 12, 2019

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has become embroiled in scandalous allegations of public misconduct that threaten his ability to retain power over Canada’s Liberal Party government ahead of elections scheduled for later this year. Trudeau is alleged to have pressured former

Akwesasne pushes the boundaries on Indigenous self-governance

January 31, 2019

Kyrie Ransom and Bonnie Cole spoke to Queen’s Law this week about the Mohawks of Akwesasne’s plan to create their own laws and how they are shaping a court system unique to their community’s Haudenosaunee culture and philosophies. Ransom, the Justice Coordinator of

‘Racism exists at all levels’ of Thunder Bay police service, review finds

December 12, 2018

BY COLIN PERKEL, The Canadian Press Police investigations into the deaths of nine Indigenous people in Thunder Bay, Ont., were so problematic that they should be reinvestigated, an independent review released Wednesday recommends. The recommendation by Ontario’s police watchdog is

Tea Party wants banking integration at heart of new Canadian trade deal

June 4, 2018

New York’s leading Tea Party organization, Buffalonians for New Leadership, is calling on President Donald J. Trump to scrap the North American Free Trade Agreement, and to replace it with a new “bi-lateral , reciprocal, and fair” agreement with Canada

Rene Jones ridiculed by local activists for skipping NAFTA negotiations in Montreal

January 28, 2018

M&T Bank’s new CEO Rene Jones has just recently taken the helm — a top 20 American bank by market capitalization and Western New York’s largest employer — but local activists are already ridiculing the CEO for a perceived leadership

Marvin Rotrand chosen as interim leader of Coalition Montréal

December 29, 2016

Veteran city councillor Marvin Rotrand has been elected as interim leader of the opposition Coalition Montréal following the resignation on Monday of party chief Benoit Dorais. Dorais, mayor of the Sud-Ouest borough, said he would begin the New Year as an

Viola Desmond, civil-rights pioneer, to be featured on Canada’s new $10 bill

December 8, 2016

In 1946, Viola Desmond’s stand at a segregated Nova Scotia movie theatre made her into a civil-rights icon for black Canadians. On Thursday, the federal government announced that she’ll be the new face on the Canadian $10 bill in 2018.

Trump wants to overhaul NAFTA?

December 7, 2016

This is the time for Canada to be bold and be prepared to give; freer movement of people, goods and investments within North America should be our objective via Trump wants to overhaul NAFTA? Bring it on — The Globe and

Former PM Mulroney suggests Trump could be good for Canada

December 7, 2016

Former Canadian prime minister Brian Mulroney says the looming presidency of his long-time friend Donald Trump could be good news for Canada, despite Trump’s plans to scrap NAFTA, one of Mulroney’s biggest political achievements. via Former PM Mulroney suggests Trump could

Union militant Bernard ‘Rambo’ Gauthier launches a political party

December 6, 2016

QUEBEC — North shore union organizer Bernard “Rambo” Gauthier is going into politics, promising to make life miserable for the province’s elites and establishment and to stand up for the little guy. “I’m fed up with being fed up,” Gauthier

Pot smokers feel ‘cheated’ by Prime Minister Justice Trudeau

December 6, 2016

Recreational marijuana users who worked hard to elect Prime Minister Justin Trudeau now feel “cheated” by his support of a police crackdown on storefront dispensaries, a cannabis industry spokesperson says. via Pot smokers feel ‘cheated’ by Prime Minister Justice Trudeau

Conservative leadership candidates prep for bilingual debate

December 5, 2016

OTTAWA — The language skills of Conservative leadership candidates will be put to the test Tuesday night as they take the stage for a bilingual debate in Moncton, N.B., a campaign milestone expected to start narrowing the field of contenders.

Freeland: “Canada should seize opportunity to attract foreign investment”

December 5, 2016

Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland called Monday for the country to seek greater integration as the United States prepares for isolationist policy via Canada should seize opportunity to attract foreign investment: Freeland — The Globe and Mail – Politics

Valérie Plante rises in Montreal, with sights on 2017 municipal battle

December 5, 2016

Valérie Plante was elected leader of Projet Montréal this weekend, ending a long period of interim leadership for the city’s main opposition party. Here are five reasons this stands to be a boon for Montreal’s democracy in the short term,