As Canada counts the cost of 2023 fire season, experts warn that drought and dry weather ‘loads the dice’ for spring 2024
The past season demonstrated challenges of the status quo fire management system in preparing for and dealing with wildfire conditions exacerbated by climate change, says Dr. Mike Flannigan, while the federal government has launched a plan to fund the training of 1,000 firefighters.
Let’s use technology and lessons from the online gaming sector to tackle money laundering
Using technology to get better-quality data from all industries will help us to identify bad actors, block suspicious activity, and lay charges more efficiently.
Public Safety hears support for foreign influence registry as government looks to allies for inspiration
A second round of consultations has been launched into Canada’s response to foreign interference, and cited recent changes to laws in Britain and Australia.
Gun control is a women’s issue
As C-21 progresses in the Senate, it’s important to emphasize that gun recreation must never trump protecting Canadians from the devastating impacts of gun violence.
Setting the record straight on the firearms legislation
Canadians concerned about gun violence and the encroachment of American-style ‘right to bear arms’ attitudes should pay attention as Bill C-21 works it way through the Senate.
Troubles with disinformation? Ukrainians know what to do
Motion 102 outlines the exact steps in which Ukrainian fact checkers can help Canada strengthen its battle against disinformation, and how Canada can help Ukraine take it to the next level.
Prevent, protect, prosecute, partnership: go back to basics on fighting hate, says Cotler
Elected officials also have a role to play in lowering the temperature when it comes to the spread of hate and inflamed tensions, says a university student who was caught in a social-media firestorm.
Gun control advocates ask Senators to pass Liberals’ ‘incomplete’ firearms bill ‘as quickly as possible’
Gun rights group says it will likely appeal a Federal Court ruling upholding the government’s May 2020 ban on 1,500 specific models of ‘assault-style firearms’
Evidence points to the future success of Bill C-21
The bill, currently under study at a Senate committee, would make permanent a May 2020 regulatory ban on the use, purchase, and sale of more than 1,500 types of firearms, and bring into law several other gun control measures.
Jewish and Muslim groups in Canada both describe unprecedented fear following Hamas attacks
Canadian Jewish leaders are warning community members to be vigilant about their personal safety, while a group representing Canadian Muslims says it has seen ‘a huge increase’ in reports of Islamophobia and racism.
