The Tuesday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Tuesday, Aug. 16.
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PM SAYS SECURITY, LIBERTIES MUST BE BALANCED: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says balancing individuals rights with keeping Canadians secure from bombing threats has to be handled with care. His comments were his first reaction to an alleged terrorist plot that led to the death of Aaron Driver in Strathroy, Ont., last week. The plot created anxieties over police monitoring of suspects but hasn’t shaken Trudeau’s emphasis on balancing civil liberties with public safety. Trudeau says all Canadians expect their government to keep them safe and to uphold the values and rights they hold dear.
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