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Author: Josh O’Kane
Publication Date: April 29, 2026 - 06:16
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Morning Update: Five highlights from the economic update
April 29, 2026
Good morning. Ottawa’s spring economic statement includes new funding, deficit updates and a few spending surprises. More on that below, along with the King’s U.S. state visit and courting favour with Eritrea. But first:
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May 26, 2026 - 16:00 | Kim Wheeler | The Globe and Mail
OTTAWA — The federal government never consulted widely on one of the most contentious parts of its lawful access reform to how police and intelligence services can obtain or intercept private data. That’s according to Murray Rankin, the former NDP politician and intelligence watchdog head who was tasked by the Liberal government to consult and make recommendations to the government leading up to Bill C-22. In an interview, Rankin said Canada desperately needs lawful access reform to avoid becoming an “oasis” for criminals because law enforcement doesn’t have the tools to protect...
May 26, 2026 - 15:58 | Christopher Nardi | National Post
Reform U.K. Leader Nigel Farage is warning against potentially handing the Labour government a victory in a consequential byelection following tech billionaire Elon Musk’s tweets in support of a rival right-wing party. Polls are showing a tight race between Labour candidate and Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham and Reform’s Robert Kenyon, a plumber who came in second for the seat in Makerfield in 2024. If Burnham wins the election and becomes an MP on June 18, he is widely expected to challenge Prime Minister Kier Starmer, whose grip on power is looking increasingly shaky. “A vote for me...
May 26, 2026 - 15:55 | Swikar Oli | National Post
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