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Alleged Foreign Election Interference
In a public inquiry, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau testified that neither he nor his advisors were informed about reports from Canada's intelligence service regarding China's alleged interference in recent federal elections. This revelation shows discrepancies between the intelligence shared within the government's top ranks and the claims by CSIS, increasing scrutiny over Canada's preparedness and response to foreign threats to its democratic processes. The inquiry continues to unravel the narrative of information flow and accountability at the highest levels of government.
Read more: The Guardian
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GDP: Canada's Misleading Economic Indicator
A Fraser Institute study critiques the common use of aggregate GDP as a measure of Canada's economic performance, specifically calling out its misleading nature due to unadjusted population changes. While Canada ranks high in GDP growth among the G7 from 2000 to 2023, adjusting for population growth reveals a performance near the bottom, showing the importance of considering per capita figures to accurately gauge economic health and make meaningful international comparisons.
Read more: Fraser Institute