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N.S. auditor general calls for more oversight on spending outside budget process

N.S. auditor general calls for more oversight on spending outside budget process

HALIFAX — For the second consecutive year, Nova Scotia's auditor general is calling for legislative oversight of spending sprees by the Progressive Conservative government that happen outside of the regular budget process.
FBI chief makes fresh pitch for spy program renewal and says it'd be 'devastating' if it lapsed

FBI chief makes fresh pitch for spy program renewal and says it'd be 'devastating' if it lapsed

WASHINGTON (AP) — FBI Director Christopher Wray called Tuesday for the reauthorization of a U.S.
Candidates vying for top job at Assembly of First Nations make final plea to assembly

Candidates vying for top job at Assembly of First Nations make final plea to assembly

OTTAWA — Hundreds of delegates listened intently Tuesday as the slate of candidates vying to take over leadership of the Assembly of First Nations pleaded their case one final time before the assembly decides their fate.

Tories, NDP call out CBC president for not ruling out bonuses, despite layoffs

OTTAWA — Canada's public broadcaster is feeling the heat after its president declined to rule out the possibility of holiday bonuses this year, hours after announcing massive layoffs.
Senators were intimidated, had their privilege breached, Speaker rules

Senators were intimidated, had their privilege breached, Speaker rules

OTTAWA — Any attempt to intimidate a senator while in the process of fulfilling their duties is a breach of their privilege, even if the effort is ultimately unsuccessful, the Speaker of the Senate ruled Tuesday.
Trump's defense at civil fraud trial zooms in on Mar-a-Lago, with broker calling it 'breathtaking'

Trump's defense at civil fraud trial zooms in on Mar-a-Lago, with broker calling it 'breathtaking'

Former President Donald Trump's civil business fraud trial turned Tuesday to one of the topics that has vexed him most — the value of his Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida.
What is CSIS' physical surveillance unit, where staff allege sex assault, harassment?

What is CSIS' physical surveillance unit, where staff allege sex assault, harassment?

A recruitment video for the physical surveillance unit of Canada's spy agency shows people using trains, cars and a bicycle to surreptitiously trail a target through Montreal.
Workplace expert says conditions at Canada's spy agency ripe for harassment

Workplace expert says conditions at Canada's spy agency ripe for harassment

VANCOUVER — Toxic workplace claims against Canada's spy agency point to a "perfect storm" of conditions that allow harassment to occur and rooting them out could require more than removing one "bad apple," says an expert on employment discrimination.
Duelling housing messages showcase different Conservative, Liberal strategies

Duelling housing messages showcase different Conservative, Liberal strategies

OTTAWA — Every week now for more than a month, cabinet ministers have been appearing in front of cameras on Parliament Hill in an effort to convince Canadians that the Liberal government has the housing crisis in hand.
Global Affairs Canada says two Canadians dead in Antigua

Global Affairs Canada says two Canadians dead in Antigua

OTTAWA — Global Affairs Canada says two Canadians have died in Antigua.
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