Globe and Mail
China seeks Canada’s help in joining Indo-Pacific trade pact, Senator says
China has quietly asked Canada to support its bid to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, according to Senator Clement Gignac, who recently visited Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen. The approach signals Beijing's continued push to gain entry into the major Asia-Pacific trade bloc despite significant geopolitical resistance from existing members. Canada's response could carry considerable weight, given its role as a CPTPP member and its complicated but economically significant relationship with China.
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CBC Politics
How Canadian military members violated intelligence-gathering rules during COVID-19
Canadian Armed Forces personnel used personal devices and home networks to surveil Canadians on social media during the pandemic, breaching strict rules governing domestic intelligence gathering. The violations, detailed in a newly released report, raise serious questions about oversight and accountability within the military's intelligence operations. The findings underscore long-standing concerns about the CAF conducting activities against the very citizens it is mandated to protect.
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Globe and Mail
Carney breaks down plans to spend $51-billion to address infrastructure gaps across Canada
Canada's new federal budget earmarks $51 billion to tackle long-neglected infrastructure deficits nationwide, with $27.8 billion directed over the next decade toward roads, bridges, and water and sewer systems. An additional $6 billion will fund major local projects across the country. The investment signals a significant federal pivot toward hard infrastructure as cities and municipalities strain under aging and underfunded public works.
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