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Analysis: RCMP chief says he hopes MPs don't name politicians accused of aiding foreign powers in the House (www.cbc.ca)

The so-called “intelligence to evidence” dilemma involves striking a balance between the need to shield sensitive intelligence and law enforcement’s use of that information, along with the need to protect an accused’s right to a fair trial....

Megaconstellations of satellites are burning up in our atmosphere. That could have consequences (www.cbc.ca)

There are an estimated 11,500 tonnes of space objects orbiting Earth, which would include even the smallest pieces around one millimetre in size (likely satellite collisions). But there are far larger objects in space, including spent rocket stages and upwards of 9,000 functioning satellites. More than half of them are SpaceX...

With Trudeau on the ropes, Liberals contemplate the next election with hope and anxiety (www.cbc.ca)

The polls are not good for the Liberals — in fact, they’re struggling to overcome the 15 to 20-point gap that separates them from the Conservatives. But those close to the prime minister like to point out that their leader is used to being underestimated and performs well under pressure....

Lawyer couple accused of stealing millions from homebuyers while law society stalled (www.cbc.ca)

A husband-and-wife law firm in Toronto has been shut down, lenders have moved to seize their family homes, and they’re facing 15 lawsuits and a police investigation after millions of dollars in client money went missing from the firm’s trust accounts....

The capital gains debate has turned dramatic and mysterious (www.cbc.ca)

Given his political leanings, it probably shouldn’t be surprising that Poilievre has chosen to oppose the Liberal tax changes. Back in 2004, the Conservative leader seems to have been in favour of eliminating capital gains taxes entirely (the Conservative party platform that year called for a “reduction”)....

Health-care system is 'broken,' Niagara woman says after dad dies suddenly in emergency room (www.cbc.ca)

The (Ontario Health) coalition, which advocates for improvements to the public health care system, is documenting experiences like Zammit’s at hearings around rural Ontario this month. With input from opposition critics, the network of over 400 grassroot organizations wants to draft recommendations on how to improve local...

For Ukrainians in Canada, new conscription rules increase pressure to fight (www.cbc.ca)

Ukraine has recently dropped the conscription age from 27 to 25, increased fines for draft dodgers to half the average monthly wage and ordered embassies to stop renewing passports for Ukrainian men living abroad. All of this is part of an effort to get them to return home — and bolster the military’s ranks as the war enters...

For Ukrainians in Canada, new conscription rules increase pressure to fight (www.cbc.ca)

Ukraine has recently dropped the conscription age from 27 to 25, increased fines for draft dodgers to half the average monthly wage and ordered embassies to stop renewing passports for Ukrainian men living abroad. All of this is part of an effort to get them to return home — and bolster the military’s ranks as the war enters...

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