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“In 2016, this thing is this massive headache. And then … it gets worse.” @cath_cullen on the $140k donation to the Pierre Elliott Trudeau foundation that’s embroiled in controversy once again: cbc.ca/1.6812467

Today, @cath_cullen explains how the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation became part of the controversy surrounding alleged Chinese interference in Canadian elections: cbc.ca/1.6812467

“It took a very long time before it drew attention that these very sensitive documents were circulating.” @julianborger on how leaked U.S. military documents ended up splashed across the internet: cbc.ca/1.6810157

“There's no reason a 21-year-old in Massachusetts in a National Guard base needs to know about what's going on between the U.S. and its allies and Ukrainian military preparations.” Today, @julianborger on how military documents got leaked: cbc.ca/1.6810157

“Trudeau has to be able to show results … to say we put this money and it actually accomplished the following things. And that has always been a challenge for this government.” @AaronWherry on Trudeau's future after ten years as Liberal leader: cbc.ca/1.6808633

“Almost from day one, a sort of constant thing hanging over him is this idea that he can't quite live up to what he has promised.” @AaronWherry on Justin Trudeau’s ten years as leader of the Liberals: cbc.ca/1.6808633

“What you've seen is a complete lack of willingness to tolerate risk from studios” @elamin88 on why blockbusters will be based on pre-existing IP for the foreseeable future. cbc.ca/1.6807423

“This is not going to stop, this is going to just keep going on and on and on.” @elamin88 contemplates the incoming wave of movies about toys and other stuff you’ve bought. cbc.ca/1.6807423

"It's very interesting to me that as you ask people, who do you think blew up Nord Stream, you do often get the response, we really don't know and we're not really in a rush to find out." Listen: cbc.ca/1.6806307

Who planted the explosives that damaged the Nord Stream pipelines could be a question some countries don’t want to hear the answer to. Listen: cbc.ca/1.6806307

“This is not just an extra home here or there – this is going to take a wartime-like effort if we're going to create affordability anytime soon.” Today, @MikePMoffatt on how Canada can solve its housing crisis: cbc.ca/1.6803232

“Quebec has always been better at building these kind of mixed communities. But in English-speaking Canada, I would say that this appears to be a best-in-class plan.” @MikePMoffatt breaks down B.C.’s new plan to tackle the housing crisis: cbc.ca/1.6803232

We spoke to @markusoff about why the Alberta NDP is calling for an independent investigation into the conduct of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, following the release of an 11-minute conversation between the Premier and a controversial Calgary pastor: cbc.ca/1.6801805

“The words failure and mistake are used many times in the final report, and the language is shockingly strong,” says @AngMacIvorCBC of the Mass Casualty Commission’s final report, which details many RCMP missteps during the Portapique shooting rampage. cbc.ca/1.6800188

What you need to know about the Mass Casualty Commission's final report, which details in scathing terms how the RCMP failed during the deadliest mass shooting in Canada’s history. cbc.ca/1.6800188

“It makes him the centre of the political universe.” @Alex_Panetta on how Donald Trump’s indictment could help his 2024 Presidential run, at least for a little while: cbc.ca/1.6799266

“It's maybe heartening that there hasn't been any civil unrest or violence in the last few days, but I wouldn't discount that possibility.” @Alex_Panetta on the potential backlash to Donald Trump’s indictment: cbc.ca/1.6799266

“They don’t have the courage to really fight for these issues.” Hockey writer @MarkLazerus says the NHL is facing a test in how it responds to players and teams refusing to wear pride-themed jerseys. cbc.ca/1.6795328