Irwin Cotler assassination plot, calls for Boissonnault to quit, Ukraine to use long-range missiles into Russia, and more

Former justice minister Irwin Cotler has confirmed a report saying he was a target for assassination – by suspected Iranian agents. He says the plot was foiled but he is still receiving 24/7 RCMP protection.

And: Conservative MPs want Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault to quit. Boissonnault is facing a growing number of questions about what he’s said about his business activities and his family’s Indigenous identity. 

Also: Moscow is furious with Washington after the U.S. gave Ukraine the go-ahead to fire American long-range missiles deeper into Russia. 

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