National security experts weigh in on China’s election interference leaks from CSIS, next steps

National security experts say that whoever at CSIS is behind leaking secret and top-secret documents to media could face jail time if their identities are discovered.
Job security during transition to low-carbon economy among top concerns in environment-heavy February for lobbying

Environment-related advocacy reclaimed its spot as the most popular subject matter discussed in federal lobbying in February, after two months lead by economic development discussions.
Politics This Morning: House to resume debate on Senate amendments to online streaming bill

Plus, the heads of two national security oversight bodies appear at committee.
‘Bonjour Canada’: Biden trumpets Canada-U.S. ties, continental co-operation, plays down disputes

‘Our destinies are intertwined and they’re inseparable,’ says President Joe Biden of Canada-U.S. relations during a more than 30-minute address to Parliament.
A third of the electorate ‘up for grabs’ to the party that wins over ‘the new working class,’ experts tell conservative conference

Conservatives gathered in Ottawa from March 22-24 for the Canada Strong and Free Network’s annual conference, formerly known as the Manning Centre conference.
Politics This Morning: Biden in the House

Plus, the feds want trade lawyers.
Election meddling top of mind in Tory nomination race facing membership fraud complaints

The Oxford, Ont., nomination race is getting testy with contestant Rick Roth describing Arpan Khanna as a ‘parachute candidate from Brampton’ and Khanna accusing Roth of ‘telling lies.’ Candidate Deborah Tait, meanwhile, is urging the Conservative Party to protect the voting process.
New Democrats ‘break the logjam’ on Telford’s testimony, as the Liberals choose ‘lesser of two evils,’ say strategists

As long as the Liberals can manage Katie Telford’s coming testimony effectively, the government has a path to the end of the spring session, and has a rationale to not call an election until October, says political scientist Lori Turnbull.
Politics This Morning: Biden arrives, Poilievre speaks

Plus, coastal MPs want blood in the water.
Senators unhappy with government rejection of ‘surgical compromise’ on C-11, but likely won’t block bill’s passage

Defeat of amendment on user-generated content leaves ambiguity in law, causing ‘uncertainty and fear,’ says Senator Paula Simons