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A new report says some MPs helped with foreign interference

A new report conducted by the National Security and Intelligence Committee found that foreign interference had been detected in Canadian politics.

Perhaps the most shocking finding was that multiple unnamed elected Members of Parliament were “witting participants” of other countries attempts to influence the outcome of the Canadian election.

“The report alleged that foreign interference had been detected across a broad swath of Canadian politics and society, including every level of government, every political party, the media and the private sector.” The report said that the actions are unethical and perhaps illegal.

The names of the MPs tied to foreign operations in other countries including India and China are being kept redacted until law enforcement completes a more fulsome investigation into the claims.

Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland was pressed as to why the government is not releasing the names in the report to which she replied, “I do really want to emphasize it needs to be law enforcement that takes the steps and takes the actions. The actual enforcement actions can't be politicized.” Freeland did not answer if the alleged members are currently elected or if they would be removed from the caucus.

The report reiterates that the previous election results are valid and that foreign interference did not change the outcome of the election.

(CBC News)

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Sask. Party to hold contested nomination tomorrow to succeed Harpauer

The Saskatchewan Party will hold a contested nomination for Humboldt-Watrous tomorrow evening.

Three candidates are contesting this nomination to succeed longtime incumbent Donna Harpauer.

Jennifer Brooks, Wes Berschiminsky, and Racquel Hilbert have all put their names forward. Nicole Fitzpatrick was also campaigning for the nomination but did not receive a nod from the party as an official candidate.

Brooks has over two decades of experience in non-profit and municipal services. She has experience representing clients and communities in government and a degree from the Johnson Shoyama School of Public Policy.

Berschiminsky is campaigning on a platform of transparency and accountability. He previously attempted to run for the nomination in 2020 but was not allowed to contend for the nomination. He is a farmer and consultant.

Hilbert has been campaigning the longest. She is a small business owner, worked as a civil engineer for water resources, and previously worked in education.

Donna Harpauer has represented this area since 2003.

The nomination meeting will take place at the Humboldt Uniplex tomorrow evening. The winner of the nomination will become the party’s 49th candidate. The SKoop will bring you the news of the result first thing Friday morning.

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Bathroom break causes a commotion at Saskatoon City Council meeting

Saskatoon Councillor David Kirton was unaware that when he left the council chambers to relieve himself, he would also relieve himself from being a tie-breaking vote on an important vote.

The motion was whether to proceed with the Saskatoon’s planned $22 million compost facility, something Kirton was strongly in favour of. Council was divided on the issue and when it came time to vote, Kirton had left to use the washroom, and the vote ended in a tie. Tied votes are considered defeated.

Mayor Charlie Clark said, “I'm not sure if that was intentional, but very significant consequences.”

Councillor Randy Donauer made the meeting even more dramatic when he asked the council to reconsider the motion when Kirton was back after Donauer voted against the motion. Saving Kirton the embarrassment of losing the vote, and saving council time and money by calling for a redo, Donauer said, “All they had to do is change one word or change it by a dollar and we would have debated the whole thing again, so the end result was inevitable.”

Council approved the motion in the re-vote.

In response, Mayor Clark said, “In 18 years, that's another new experience in council. But I do want to thank you, Coun. Donauer for your grace in that situation.”

(CTV News)

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More news and info

• Online streaming services must now pay into fund for Canadian news, content (CKOM News)

• Former Regina police officer named new Chief Coroner (Leader-Post)

• Saskatoon Public Library staff vote 95% in favour of job action (Twitter/CUPE)

• Buffalo Pound water treatment project on track for completion in 2026 (SaskToday)

• Editor’s note: In yesterday’s emailed newsletter, we said Cheryl Oates started her journalism career with the CBC. Ms. Oates was actually a journalist for Global News.

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