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British Columbia's Supreme Court heard Tuesday that three Chinese police officials went "missing" for six hours during an RCMP-escorted visit to Vancouver in 2018, setting off concerns they could be trying to illicitly repatriate someone.

The revelation came during testimony by RCMP Supt. Peter Tsui at the trial of William Majcher, a former RCMP officer who has pleaded not guilty to a security offence in relation to his alleged work for the Chinese government. ...

Homeland Security is making “smart glasses” to collect intelligence on Americans

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Supporters of the Iranian Resistance held rallies in Toronto and Vancouver to protest the execution of PMOI political prisoners Hamed Validi and Mohammad (Nima) Masoom Shahi, who were executed by the Iranian regime on April 20.

They called on the Canadian government to take immediate action to stop executions in Iran. Over the past three weeks, eight members of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK), along with seven protesters arrested during the January 2026 uprising have been executed.

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Demonstrators strongly condemned the actions of the mullahs’ regime, describing the executions as a blatant violation of human rights. Participants paid tribute to the victims by holding their photos and reaffirmed their commitment to continue the struggle until the overthrow of the regime and the establishment of peace, freedom, and justice in a democratic republic.

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Doug Ford keeps on getting reelected, his brother was the mayor of Toronto despite the drugs and overall unseriousness... I mean why do people elect these guys? Is it for the memes and laughs?

I'm being totally serious when I ask this btw. What does the average Doug voter's rationale for getting this guy in office? Same with former Rob Ford voters. Who voted for Rob Ford? Why?

sadly i think it's a Tesla 🤢

CBC News reached out to offices of the premiers from coast to coast to see how the provinces and territories book air travel. Most said the premiers use primarily commercial flights for official business, with private or chartered flights used only in special circumstances.

Prince Edward Island

A spokesperson for P.E.I. Premier Rob Lantz said he travels exclusively on commercial flights.

Nova Scotia

Premier Tim Houston also travels on commercial flights, spokesperson Catherine Klimek told CBC News.

New Brunswick

A spokesperson for Susan Holt, New Brunswick's premier, confirmed the leader flies commercial in an email.

Newfoundland and Labrador

The office of Newfoundland and Labrador's Premier Tony Wakeham said the premier conducts his travel on commercial flights in economy class.

Quebec

A spokesperson for Quebec’s transport ministry told CBC News the premier does fly private — but on chartered flights, and that there is no government plane for the premier's exclusive travel.

Manitoba

Amy Tuckett-McGimpsey, Manitoba's director of cabinet communications, said Premier Wab Kinew flies coach on commercial flights, but that charter flights "may be used on occasion to access northern or remote areas."

Saskatchewan

Premier Scott Moe always travels on commercial flights nationally and internationally, his communications director Jill McAlister-Lane said.

Alberta

"The Premier travels commercially for domestic and international trips," wrote Danielle Smith's press secretary Sam Beckett in an emailed statement.

British Columbia

A spokesperson for B.C. Premier David Eby said the six-foot-seven leader flies commercial economy within Canada.

Yukon

Premier Currie Dixon flies commercial and travels economy, his spokesperson said.

Northwest Territories

Premier R.J. Simpson travels on commercial flights, according to his press secretary.

Nunavut

Nunavut Premier John Main travels on commercial flights "the majority of the time," his spokesperson said via email.

The spokesperson also noted that there are limited options for air travel in Nunavut.