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Elections Alberta investigated Sam Mraiche, the Edmonton businessman embroiled in Alberta’s health care procurement controversy, earlier this year over allegations he made illegal political contributions to the province’s United Conservative Party and New Democratic Party, court records show.The authority disclosed its investigation into Mr. Mraiche this summer when it asked a provincial court to find him in contempt for failing to participate in an interview. The existence of the probe has not previously been reported. Mr. Mraiche’s lawyer said his client has since sat for an interview...
December 5, 2025 - 04:15 | Tom Cardoso, Carrie Tait | The Globe and Mail
A former University of British Columbia employee who spoke out against the use of exam monitoring software during the pandemic says he feels he has won his life back after settling a five-year legal battle with an education technology company.Ian Linkletter has been dreaming of the day he could be free of the lawsuit, which was filed in September, 2020, when he worked at UBC. The terms of the settlement are confidential, but both parties said no money changed hands.
December 5, 2025 - 04:15 | Joe Friesen | The Globe and Mail
When Bill Staubi learned two years ago that he had Stage-4 liver cancer and about 18 months to live, he accepted the prognosis directly and methodically. He began immunotherapy. He made funeral arrangements. He notified friends. He applied for MAiD. Read More
December 5, 2025 - 04:00 | Bruce Deachman | Ottawa Citizen
Budget 2025 has sent shockwaves through the federal public service. Government workers have scrambled to understand what the document means for their livelihoods. Read More
December 5, 2025 - 04:00 | Alex Robinson | Ottawa Citizen
As sections of the community rise up in opposition to the $26 million budget increase for the Ottawa Police, it begs the question why some of us are so riled up about more money for a service that is sworn to protect us. Read More
December 5, 2025 - 04:00 | Aaron Hutchins | Ottawa Citizen
WASHINGTON, D.C. — With the
government’s new energy deal with Alberta
, including plans for an oil pipeline to the West Coast, Prime Minister Mark Carney is determined to forge a new export route to gain leverage in trade talks with Washington.
But two questions remain: will the plan have...
December 5, 2025 - 04:00 | Tracy Moran | National Post
