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Canada selected to headquarter new multinational defence bank, sources say
Canada has secured a significant geopolitical win, with sources confirming the country will host the headquarters of the newly established Defence, Security and Resilience Bank. The multinational institution is designed to pool resources and financing across allied nations for defence and security initiatives. The selection positions Canada as a key institutional hub at a moment when Western nations are urgently scaling up their defence commitments.
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Liberals are pitching a brand new police agency for financial crimes. How would that work?
The Liberal government is proposing a dedicated federal agency to investigate financial crimes, including money laundering and fraud — a significant structural shift in how Canada tackles white-collar crime. The move signals frustration with the existing patchwork of enforcement bodies that critics say has left complex financial cases under-prosecuted. If established, the agency would represent one of the most substantial overhauls to Canadian federal law enforcement in years.
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Liberals face questions after former IRGC official was reportedly granted visa for FIFA event
Canada's Liberal government is facing sharp scrutiny after a senior Iranian soccer official with reported ties to the IRGC — designated a terrorist organization under Canadian law — was allegedly granted a visa to attend a pre-World Cup event in Vancouver before being turned away. The case raises serious questions about the integrity of Canada's screening process for individuals linked to listed terrorist groups. With Canada co-hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the handling of such cases will face intense public and political attention.
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