Spy watchdog flags risk of bias in CRA audits tied to terrorism
Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 02 Oct, 2025 10:09 AM
A national spy watchdog has found "a lack of rigour" in the way the Canada Revenue Agency selects charities for audits over terrorism concerns, saying the process introduces risks of bias and discrimination.
Although the firm is keeping its cards to its chest on the specifics — part of an unsolicited proposal it made to the Canadian government in July — the company promises more details in the coming weeks and insists the investments would be significant.
Bill C-5, which moved through Parliament at lightning speed in the spring, is meant to streamline and speed up approvals for large infrastructure projects the prime minister and his cabinet decide are in the national interest.
The independent assessment prepared for Environment and Climate Change Canada says significant cuts to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration threaten a wide range of weather and water monitoring in Canada, from the Arctic to the Great Lakes.
The man, who was arrested at the scene in Richmond Hill, Ont., is facing one count of dangerous driving causing death and one count of dangerous driving causing bodily harm, said York Regional Police.
Even as Canada and the U.S. are still engaged in trade talks, which can lead to a deal that might reduce tariffs, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s recent war of words with Trump has indicated that things will not remain the same between the two neighbors.
The attempted murder charges were described at a provincial court hearing where a judge ruled that Adam Kai-Ji Lo is mentally fit to stand trial over the April 26 attack in which an SUV plowed through a crowded street.
