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Vancouver Sun
01-08-2025
- Politics
- Vancouver Sun
'Growing number' of state threats from Iran concern Canada and NATO allies
OTTAWA — Canada and many of its NATO allies released a joint statement Thursday condemning a 'growing number' of state threats from Iranian intelligence services. The joint statement said the countries are united in their opposition to attempts to 'kill, kidnap and harass' people in North America and Europe. The statement was also signed by the governments of Albania, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States. It said Iranian intelligence services are increasingly collaborating with international criminal organizations to target journalists, dissidents, Jewish citizens and current and former government officials. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. The statement did not cite any specific incidents but said the attacks violate the countries' sovereignty and calls on Iranian authorities to 'immediately' put an end to illegal activities. The Canadian Press has reached out to Global Affairs Canada for comment but has not yet received a response. In 2022, Ottawa declared Iran's leaders — including senior government and security agency officials — inadmissible to Canada due to involvement in terrorism and human rights violations. The Canada Border Services Agency said last month that three people were found ineligible to remain in Canada in recent years because they were senior officials of the Iranian regime. Deportation orders were issued for all three and one has been removed from Canada. Hostilities in the Middle East have drawn more attention to the possible activities of Iranian regime representatives in Canada. The border agency has said it works very closely with domestic and international partners by sharing relevant information on border and national security issues. Canada has not had a diplomatic presence in Iran since 2012. — With files from Jim Bronskill, David Baxter and Dylan Robertson Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here .
Hamilton Spectator
31-07-2025
- Politics
- Hamilton Spectator
Canada, NATO allies warn of ‘growing number' of state threats from Iran
OTTAWA - Canada and many of its NATO allies released a joint statement Thursday condemning a 'growing number' of state threats from Iranian intelligence services. The joint statement said the countries are united in their opposition to attempts to 'kill, kidnap and harass' people in North America and Europe. The statement was also signed by the governments of Albania, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States. It said Iranian intelligence services are increasingly collaborating with international criminal organizations to target journalists, dissidents, Jewish citizens and current and former government officials. The statement did not cite any specific incidents but said the attacks violate the countries' sovereignty and calls on Iranian authorities to 'immediately' put an end to illegal activities. The Canadian Press has reached out to Global Affairs Canada for comment but has not yet received a response. In 2022, Ottawa declared Iran's leaders — including senior government and security agency officials — inadmissible to Canada due to involvement in terrorism and human rights violations. The Canada Border Services Agency said last month that three people were found ineligible to remain in Canada in recent years because they were senior officials of the Iranian regime. Deportation orders were issued for all three and one has been removed from Canada. Hostilities in the Middle East have drawn more attention to the possible activities of Iranian regime representatives in Canada. The border agency has said it works very closely with domestic and international partners by sharing relevant information on border and national security issues. Canada has not had a diplomatic presence in Iran since 2012. — With files from Jim Bronskill, David Baxter and Dylan Robertson This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 31, 2025. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Winnipeg Free Press
31-07-2025
- Politics
- Winnipeg Free Press
Canada, NATO allies warn of ‘growing number' of state threats from Iran
OTTAWA – Canada and many of its NATO allies released a joint statement Thursday condemning a 'growing number' of state threats from Iranian intelligence services. The joint statement said the countries are united in their opposition to attempts to 'kill, kidnap and harass' people in North America and Europe. The statement was also signed by the governments of Albania, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States. It said Iranian intelligence services are increasingly collaborating with international criminal organizations to target journalists, dissidents, Jewish citizens and current and former government officials. The statement did not cite any specific incidents but said the attacks violate the countries' sovereignty and calls on Iranian authorities to 'immediately' put an end to illegal activities. The Canadian Press has reached out to Global Affairs Canada for comment but has not yet received a response. In 2022, Ottawa declared Iran's leaders — including senior government and security agency officials — inadmissible to Canada due to involvement in terrorism and human rights violations. The Canada Border Services Agency said last month that three people were found ineligible to remain in Canada in recent years because they were senior officials of the Iranian regime. Deportation orders were issued for all three and one has been removed from Canada. Hostilities in the Middle East have drawn more attention to the possible activities of Iranian regime representatives in Canada. The border agency has said it works very closely with domestic and international partners by sharing relevant information on border and national security issues. Canada has not had a diplomatic presence in Iran since 2012. — With files from Jim Bronskill, David Baxter and Dylan Robertson This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 31, 2025.
CTV News
22-07-2025
- CTV News
Crime severity index dropped four per cent last year, Statistics Canada says
A Statistics Canada sign is shown in Ottawa on Wednesday, July 3, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick OTTAWA — The national statistics agency says the volume and severity of police-reported crime in Canada decreased four per cent last year, after three annual increases in a row. Statistics Canada says non-violent crime had a significant effect on the decline in the overall crime severity index in 2024. The non-violent crime severity index — including such crimes as property and drug offences — dropped six per cent last year, following a nine per cent increase from 2021 to 2023. The agency says the violent crime severity index decreased one per cent in 2024 and had a comparatively smaller effect on the overall picture. That particular index had risen for three previous consecutive years and had increased 15 per cent over that period. The crime severity index was developed to address the limitations of a police-reported crime rate that is driven by high-volume — but less serious — offences. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 22, 2025. Jim Bronskill, The Canadian Press
CTV News
16-06-2025
- Politics
- CTV News
Border bill raises questions about expanded data sharing with U.S.: Citizen Lab
OTTAWA — An organization that monitors the effect of information flows on human rights says the new federal border security bill appears to 'roll out a welcome mat' for expanded data-sharing agreements with the United States and other foreign authorities. Researchers with The Citizen Lab at the University of Toronto say they want the federal government to reveal more about the information-sharing implications of the bill due to a possible risk to human rights. A preliminary Citizen Lab analysis of the bill also raises questions about how any new information-sharing plans would comply with Canada's policy on tabling treaties in Parliament. The analysis released today notes the legislation refers to the potential for agreements or arrangements with a foreign state. The bill also mentions the possibility that people in Canada may be compelled to disclose information by the laws of a foreign state. The government says the legislation is intended to keep borders secure, fight transnational organized crime, stop the flow of deadly fentanyl and crack down on money laundering. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 16, 2025 Jim Bronskill, The Canadian Press
