New border control bill doesn’t strike a balance between security and civil liberties, says Sen. Simons

Introducing S-7 in the Senate ‘could be interpreted as an attempt to quietly pass this bill through without as much observation and media interest,’ says OpenMedia’s Bryan Short.

Border phone search bill creates ‘wishy-washy’ threshold: Sen. Simons

Independent Senator Paula Simons says Bill S-7's use of 'reasonable general concern’ as the threshold giving agents the power to search travellers' devices at the border is ‘too untested’ and needs amendments.

Indigenous advocates won’t turn down visit by UN special rapporteur, but are focused on need for criminal prosecution for residential school abuses

Indigenous leaders and advocates want to see those responsible for the abuses that took place in residential schools held criminally responsible for their actions.

Online streaming bill risks pushing out Indigenous voices, says APTN

Smaller broadcasters could be at risk under Bill C-11 because they do not have the 'market power' to negotiate with online distributors without CRTC help, says the CEO of the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network.

NDP defence critic, military experts support Arbour’s call for permanent civilian oversight of sexual misconduct cases in military

But SFU professor Megan MacKenzie says pushing the timeline for the implementation of some of former Supreme Court Justice Louise Arbour's recommendations 'is asking a lot for a survivor community.'

Departure of privacy commissioner will not impact tabling of new privacy legislation, says Champagne

Five lobbying organizations, including the Canadian Marketing Association and the Business Council of Canada, have issued a call for new privacy legislation to be tabled before Parliament breaks for summer.

Controversy over feds’ plan to use prison labour for goat milk production for export not going away

Despite repeated claims of 'no goats, therefore no contracts,' Conservative MPs and anti-prison labour advocates are again raising concerns over plans for an industrial factory farm at the Joyceville penitentiary.

Former Ontario finance minister Sousa not ruling out run for federal Liberal nomination in coveted Mississauga-Lakeshore riding  

Michael Ras, a public affairs consultant and candidate of record, is considering throwing his hat into the ring for the Conservative Party's nomination in Mississauga-Lakeshore, Ont.

Delayed federal handgun freeze could mean summer sales spike

On May 30, the Liberals announced measures restricting the sale, trade, and importation of handguns through new legislation and regulations. They may not be able to implement either before the House rises.

Delivery timelines for vital defence procurements haven’t changed since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

After the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the government said it was making additional investments in Canada's defence, but those investments haven't led to the Armed Forces getting new equipment sooner.