RCMP Set to Aid Haiti’s Military Intervention as Skilled Trainers, Senate Report Reveals – National News

Global Affairs Canada has announced that Canada is likely to send RCMP officers to Haiti as part of a multinational military intervention. This deployment will focus on training and preventing sexual violence. Lisa Vandehei, the head of an interdepartmental task force on Haiti at Global Affairs Canada, stated that the planning for Canada’s training mission …

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“Canada’s Top Military Chief Urges Caution when Collaborating with Foreign Forces – National Defense Alert

Canada’s top soldier and a deputy minister are cautioning members of the Canadian Forces against collaborating and exchanging information with militaries “whose interests diverge from our own.” A statement posted on Thursday by Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Wayne Eyre and Deputy Minister Bill Matthews raised concerns about former Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) pilots …

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Vital Alert to Okanagan Locals: Adhere to Wildfire Checkpoints to Ensure Safety

Decrease article font size Increase article font size Residents of wildfire evacuation zones around West Kelowna, B.C., are being warned not to try to evade police checkpoints and to stay out of restricted areas or face possible fines. The Central Okanagan Regional District states that individuals attempting to access their properties by boat or forest …

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Investigation Underway: Retired RCAF Pilots Allegedly Providing Training to China’s Air Force – National

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) is currently conducting an investigation following a report that former Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) pilots have been assisting in the training of Chinese air force fighters. In a statement, RCMP spokesperson Sgt. Kim Chamberland confirmed that the RCMP is aware of the report and is actively investigating these …

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National: Cybercrime Poses an ‘Almost Certain’ Threat to Canada’s Critical Infrastructure

Officials are warning that Canadians are increasingly becoming targets of ransomware attacks, posing a threat to national security, the economy, and critical infrastructure. The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security released a report categorizing ransomware as the “most disruptive” form of cybercrime in Canada. They predict that cybercrime activity in Canada will likely increase over the …

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Documents reveal Ottawa holds AFN responsible for delays in First Nations policing bill

Federal authorities have expressed concerns that the long-awaited legislation declaring First Nations policing an essential service is being delayed due to hesitations from the Assembly of First Nations, according to newly released internal documents. These records, obtained under the Access to Information Act, indicate that one of the main points of contention between the advocacy …

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National – Ottawa guarantees safety for Indian diplomats following threats

The Canadian government has expressed its commitment to ensuring the safety of Indian diplomats in Canada after a video circulating online appeared to threaten them. In a tweet on Tuesday, Public Safety Canada stated that law enforcement is actively involved following the circulation of an online video containing threats against Indian diplomatic officials. The department …

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Ex-RCMP Investigator Accused of Plotting China Interference Granted Bail

A former RCMP officer, William “Bill” Majcher, who has been accused of attempting to aid the People’s Republic of China in a foreign interference operation, has been granted bail. Majcher, who retired from the RCMP in 2007, was charged last Thursday with two counts of violating Canada’s official secrets law, the Security of Information Act. …

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Charges Filed Against Former RCMP Officer for Alleged China Foreign Interference

A retired member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), William Majcher, has been charged with alleged foreign interference activities in connection with China, following a two-year investigation conducted by the national police force. Majcher, a 60-year-old from Hong Kong, appeared in a Quebec court virtually on Friday to face charges laid under the Security …

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