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Cuts to prison libraries at federal institutions violates human rights: advocates
The Correctional Service of Canada is finalizing plans to cut all prison librarian positions at federal institutions, in a move that advocates say violates human rights and will actively harm efforts to rehabilitate prisoners.
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N.L. overhauls procurement after report errors thought to be AI
The Newfoundland and Labrador government has overhauled its process for awarding contracts after false citations thought to be generated by artificial intelligence turned up in two reports, including one prepared by Deloitte Canada.
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Federal prisons to lose librarians, employment co-ordinators in budget cuts
Correctional Service Canada plans to cut library technicians and employment co-ordinator positions in federal penitentiaries, a move critics worry could affect inmate recidivism and reintegration.
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Do new restrictions on TikTok do enough to protect Canadians’ data?
TikTok can keep existing in Canada, with new measures to protect Canadians’ data. But will the measures be effective?
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After losing one floor crosser, the dwindling NDP may be about to lose another MP
OTTAWA — Soon, the New Democrats could be reduced to a caucus of five. After Nunavut MP Lori Idlout’s surprise floor-crossing to the Liberals, questions are swirling around Quebec MP Alexandre Boulerice’s looming decision to run for Quebec politics. Boulerice said last month that he was seriously considering running in an upcoming nomination race for…
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Canadian sailor wanted for sex crimes against minor may have taken to sea: FBI
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is offering a reward for information leading to the capture of a Canadian man wanted for sexual offenses against a minor in Idaho, who is believed to be sailing around the Pacific Ocean. The FBI is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of 62-year-old Donald…
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Mark your calendar: April 13 looks promising as the day Carney gets his majority
With a fourth defection to the Liberal benches on Wednesday and three byelections called for mid-April, the federal Liberals are likely on the verge of a parliamentary majority. Former NDP member from Nunavut, Lori Idlout , added to the Liberal ranks Wednesday. Victories in two of three April 13 byelections will secure a razor-thin Liberal…
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Liberals promise $10 million to fortify Jewish spaces after three synagogues shot at
OTTAWA — The federal government has earmarked $10 million in extra funding for Jewish communities to fortify their gathering spaces and places of worship after three Toronto synagogues were hit by gunfire within days last week. On Wednesday, Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree announced the additional funding will flow to eligible Jewish groups in Montreal…
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Edmonton man facing extradition in Ryan Wedding case granted bail
An Edmonton man accused of helping alleged cocaine kingpin Ryan Wedding track down an FBI informant so he could be killed has been granted bail.