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Politics Insider: Erskine-Smith weighs options after losing nomination bid
Erskine-Smith, a prominent federal Liberal voice, has been passed over by his own party as riding members in Scarborough Southwest selected businessman Ahsanul Hafiz as their provincial candidate. The defeat leaves Erskine-Smith's next political move an open question at a time when the Liberal brand is navigating significant turbulence. How he responds — whether he seeks another path or steps back from politics — could signal broader tensions within Liberal ranks.
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Canada backs Ukraine war reparations commission
Canada has thrown its support behind an international commission that would require Russia to pay war reparations to victims of its invasion of Ukraine. Prime Minister Carney confirmed that both Ukrainian diaspora members living in Canada and Canadian businesses with losses in Ukraine would be eligible to file claims. The move signals Ottawa's continued commitment to holding Moscow financially accountable for the conflict's damage.
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Spy watchdog asks for greater oversight of proposed lawful access regime, including to boost public trust
Canada's spy watchdog is pushing for stronger oversight measures within the proposed lawful access legislation, arguing that greater scrutiny is essential to maintaining public confidence in national security powers. The National Security and Intelligence Review Agency has called for amendments to Bill C-22, citing gaps in accountability that could undermine trust in how government agencies access private data. The intervention signals growing institutional concern that the bill, as written, does not adequately balance security interests with civil liberties protections.
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