The Liberal government has outlined a variety of steps intended to make the much-criticized Access to Information system work better, including new guidance on disclosure of historical records. But the new plan makes it clear any changes to the federal access law will have to wait until after the next formal review, set to begin a year from now.

Canada's top federal police officer says law enforcement might benefit from new legislation to address the number of threats being targeted toward politicians today.

RCMP commissioner Mike Duheme says the police force has several open investigations into possible foreign interference in the last two general elections probes that began only after the votes were counted.

A report by a body overseeing the integrity of Canadian elections is warning about the level of threats and intimidation directed toward politicians.

The federal government is challenging a court decision directing it to step up the pace of judicial appointments to address an "untenable" number of vacancies.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is pushing back on the notion that Canada's willingness to help two citizens who were detained in China is an acknowledgement they engaged in espionage on Ottawa's behalf.

The union representing front-line Mounties is urging the RCMP to move beyond "patchwork solutions" to protect the mental health of officers amid concerns they face increasing risks to their well-being.