Politics

New maritime cybersecurity centre to fight pirates on the high seas and the digital world

MONTREAL – A new research centre created at Montreal’s Polytechnique university will aim to protect ships from pirates – and they’re not talking about Blackbeard or Captain Kidd. Canada’s Maritime Cyber Security Centre of Excellence will combine the expertise of two Polytechnique researchers, Quebec cybersecurity… Read More »New maritime cybersecurity centre to fight pirates on the high seas and the digital world

From a ‘great adventure’ to resignation: The rise and fall of Julie Payette – National

Canada’s Governor General Julie Payette has resigned following the “scathing” findings of an independent review into workplace abuse allegations that had been levied against her. Sources have told Global News that the findings left Payette with two options: to resign, or be fired. By Thursday… Read More »From a ‘great adventure’ to resignation: The rise and fall of Julie Payette – National

New Zealand heads to polls for election as Jacinda Ardern seeks 2nd term as PM – National

Polling places opened on election day in New Zealand on Saturday as Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern seeks a second term. Ardern brought homemade cheese scones to campaign volunteers in Auckland and appeared relaxed as she awaited results, which will be announced later in the evening. Opinion polls indicate… Read More »New Zealand heads to polls for election as Jacinda Ardern seeks 2nd term as PM – National