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Conspiracy Theory Vigilantes Expose Woeful Security for Canadian Politicians
By launching citizens' arrests around the capital, a group of QAnon-affiliated conspiracy theorists are making it clear how vulnerable politicians are.
Trudeau Promises to Reform Police, Doesn't Mention Defunding
In Wednesday’s throne speech, the Trudeau government promised more oversight and better training for cops, but also a “strong hand” of criminal justice.
Canadian Woman Allegedly Called Trump ‘Ugly Tyrant Clown’ in Ricin-Laced Letter
Quebec woman Pascale Ferrier has pleaded not guilty to threatening President Donald Trump.
Canada’s Top Cop Says Criminalizing Drugs Doesn’t Work, But He’ll Keep Doing it Anyway
Bill Blair argues decriminalization could be harder on drug users
Seven Chief Public Health Officers Call for Drug Decriminalization, But Justin Trudeau Isn’t Budging
VICE News reached out to top health officials across the country and found a surprising level of support for ending the war on drugs.
Justin Trudeau Has 'Full Confidence' in Chief of Staff Amid Lobbying Questions
The lobbying commissioner is looking into the communication between a former lobbyist and the prime minister's office following a VICE News report.
Head of Panel Reviewing Solitary Confinement Blasts Trudeau Government
Criminologist Anthony Doob says he won't accept a reappointment to lead the independent review panel without serious changes given his treatment by Correctional Services Canada and Public Safety Minister Bill Blair.
Trudeau Government Moves to Renew Solitary Confinement Panel After Backlash
The move comes shortly after a VICE News story revealed a scathing report had been sent to the government by the panel of experts.
A Top Trump Advisor Insulted Canada's Military
“What an idiot,” a Canadian general said in response to Peter Navarro’s comments.
The Panel Reviewing Trudeau’s New Solitary Confinement Rules Shuts Down, Saying Government Made Their Work Impossible
The Canadian government isn’t even tracking how many hours a day inmates are being locked in isolation, or for how long.
Spouse of Trudeau’s Chief of Staff Lobbied for COVID Wage Subsidy Program Changes to Benefit His Company
Rob Silver, Katie Telford’s husband, is not a registered lobbyist and went on a concerted campaign to get ex-finance minister Bill Morneau to change the rules to the multi-billion dollar program, sources say.
Trudeau Loses His Finance Minister After Disagreeing on COVID-19 Spending
Bill Morneau, the only finance minister Trudeau ever had, is out. A source close to Morneau suggests the prime minister’s office was increasingly wanting to call the financial shots.