After the federal government said it would be making significant cuts to its immigration plan Thursday, the Alberta government called on Ottawa to go further in limiting the number of newcomers to Canada.

A Canadian Forces corporal on trial for sexual assault and forcible confinement testified in his defence Thursday, disputing key details around the alleged incident that occurred in a broom closet on a military base.

Participants in a federal public inquiry are calling on Ottawa to take bolder action against foreign interference by making effective use of legal tools, closing loopholes and fostering public education.