Mountie covert liaison taints Alberta inquiry costs
A McDonald inquiry report found an RCMP spycatcher’s secret sexual liaison and cover up harmed the Alberta Laycraft probe. The 800000 expense, 110 witnesses, and a yearlong inquiry yielded no firm bugging conclusion amid accusations of dereliction by senior RCMP officials.
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McDonald report urges end to illegally obtained evidence
Justice David McDonald calls for empowering judges to throw out evidence gained illegally and for dismissing charges when police use entrapment. The 285 recommendations focus on national security with a civilian agency replacing the RCMP security service to combat espionage and terrorism.
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McDonald report urges civilian agency with new police powers
Solicitor General Robert Kaplan announces the McDonald report creating a new civilian agency and giving police general powers to access mail and confidential files. It condemns 1970s RCMP leaders for inaction amid widespread misconduct and calls excluding tainted evidence, while proposing safeguards. It notes police abuses such as forced strip searches and invasive examinations, and suggests destroying many RCMP security files on minorities and political groups.
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Call for a Canadian foreign intelligence service debated
The McDonald commission urges Ottawa to consider a separate foreign spy service for information gathering abroad. It would be non coercive and distinct from a new home security agency, with parliamentary mandate and modest costs, while warning of political and legal risks.
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Voyager 2 faces camera platform trouble near Saturn
Voyager 2 suffered mechanical trouble that limited camera angles during its Saturn flyby, possibly from ring particle collisions. Project officials expect tape data later to determine the issue and whether any strong hit occurred, while other instruments continue to function. The mission aims for a 1986 Uranus encounter, with photographers hoping crucial images stay on track.
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Canada takes two in hockey thriller against USA
Rick Middleton scored a short-handed third period winner as Team Canada edged Team USA 6-5 in a tense clash. The brief game highlights cover a decisive late goal and Canada’s narrow victory.
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Toronto stocks edge up as eight day slide nears end
The Toronto market rose in early trade with the TSE 300 up 5.5 points to 2199.3, as analysts warn higher interest rates ahead. The Canadian dollar fell to 82.42 U.S. cents, after slipping Tuesday, fueling fears of continued rate increases and market weakness.
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U.S
Ten years in office not power says Lougheed Alberta premier reflects on a decade of evolution
Premier Peter Lougheed discusses Alberta's ten year history in office framing it as evolution not power. He cites federal policy clashes, the 1973 Western Economic Opportunity Conference failures, the 1974 energy pricing fight, and Ottawa’s resistance shaping his province’s course. He pins the crisis on Prime Minister Trudeau and notes a shift after February 18, 1980.
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