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France to decide next month on extradition of ex-Manitoba law dean in fraud case
Ex-Manitoba law dean fights extradition in France
THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
A former law dean at the University of Manitoba wanted on a fraud charge is expected to learn next month if he will be extradited from France.
A court document says Jonathan Black-Branch was in the Investigating Chamber of the Versailles Court of Appeal today opposing his extradition.
The court reserved its decision to Nov. 6.
Black-Branch was arrested in a municipality west of Paris in April, after a Canada-wide arrest warrant was issued for fraud over $5,000.
The disbarred lawyer is accused of misusing more than $600,000 from the university to pay his bills, buy pricey meals at a members-only club and spend on his education at Ivy League schools.
Black-Branch was hired as the Winnipeg university's law dean in 2016 but suddenly left the post in 2020 and moved to Europe.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 16, 2026.
By Brittany Hobson | Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved.
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Government of Canada jobs for students that pay up to $34 an hour are open in these cities
Work experience isn't required.
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Government of Canada jobs with the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) are open to post-secondary students.
You can earn up to $34 per hour working these positions in communications, finance, human resources, IT, engineering and other areas.
The federal intelligence agency is hiring post-secondary students in Alberta, Ontario and Quebec for the Winter 2028 work term between January and April.
With these CSIS jobs, salaries are $23.79, $26.42, $30.03 or $33.75 per hour for college and university students, and $27.20, $27.93, $29.85 or $34.32 per hour for graduate students.
You must be registered full-time as a college diploma student in your third year, an undergraduate degree student in your third year or higher, or a graduate-level student at the time of placement.
CSIS will only consider applicants who are enrolled in a co-op or internship program as an academic program requirement set by the post-secondary institution.
Work experience isn't required for these student jobs, but relevant school, volunteer or work experience is preferable.
The deadline to apply is Friday, November 13, 2026.
Change & Project Management
Salary: $23.79 to $34.32 an hour
Company: CSIS
Location: Ottawa
Who Should Apply: You must be enrolled in a relevant program of study such as entrepreneurship and innovation, business administration, commerce, engineering, information technology, computer science, psychology, sociology or communications.
CSIS prefers applicants with experience in:
- working on group projects or initiatives with defined timelines and deliverables
- defining problems, analyzing root causes and proposing solutions
- preparing reports, briefing notes, or presentations based on research or data
- working in team environments, especially cross-functional or interdisciplinary teams
- using Microsoft Excel, including tables, pivot tables, graphs and charts
Policy, Compliance & Review
Salary: $23.79 to $34.32 an hour
Company: CSIS
Location: Ottawa
Who Should Apply: You must be enrolled in a relevant program of study such as political science, strategic studies, public administration, history, communications, legal studies, sociology, government, law and policy, or information studies.
For the Policy, Planning, and Accountability job stream, CSIS prefers applicants with experience in:
- providing strategic advice, conducting analysis and making recommendations
- compiling and analyzing information to draft documents for briefing, decision-making, or planning initiatives
- collaborating, liaising, and coordinating with stakeholders
- working under pressure, prioritizing and meeting tight deadlines
For the Review, Complaints, Compliance, and Privacy job stream, CSIS prefers applicants with experience in:
- interpreting and applying policy provisions, guidelines or laws
- producing various written reports, such as briefing notes, reports, assessments, summaries and/or memorandums
- researching and analyzing information to draw inferences and/or make recommendations
- interacting with individuals at different levels within and outside the organization to obtain or provide information
Analysis & Exploitation of Information Sources
Salary: $23.79 to $34.32 an hour
Company: CSIS
Location: Ottawa
Who Should Apply: You must be enrolled in a relevant program of study such as political science, public administration, international relations, law/legal studies, communications, social sciences, computer science, data science, business, mathematics, information and records management, or library and information science.
CSIS prefers applicants with experience in:
- learning and using productivity software and online tools
- writing briefing notes, creating presentations, and compiling complex documents or dossiers
- policy research, analysis and writing
- stakeholder engagement and coordination
- program evaluation, audit, compliance monitoring or risk assessment
- open source research
- data analytics
- an information management or library environment
Finance
Salary: $23.79 to $34.32 an hour
Company: CSIS
Location: Edmonton and Ottawa
Who Should Apply: You must be enrolled in a relevant program of study such as accounting, finance, business administration, commerce, or economics.
CSIS prefers applicants with experience in:
- providing advice to clients, managers and/or employees
- using a financial system
- using Microsoft Excel, including tables, pivot tables, graphs and charts
- applying financial policies
- performing accounting operations
Communications
Salary: $23.79 to $34.32 an hour
Company: CSIS
Location: Ottawa
Who Should Apply: You must be enrolled in a relevant program of study such as communications, journalism, advertising, marketing, web design, graphic design, audio/visual production, media techniques, international relations, or political science.
CSIS prefers applicants with experience in:
- writing and editing communication products for various audiences, including social media content, communication plans, fact sheets, backgrounders, media responses and media lines
- providing strategic advice, conducting analysis and making recommendations
- compiling and analyzing information to support product development or coordinate initiatives
- collaborating or coordinating with clients, colleagues and stakeholders
- working under pressure, prioritizing, and meeting tight deadlines
Internal Audit and Evaluation
Salary: $23.79 to $34.32 an hour
Company: CSIS
Location: Ottawa
Who Should Apply: You must be enrolled in a relevant program of study such as social sciences, business administration, public administration, commerce, accounting, or finance.
CSIS prefers applicants with experience in:
- analyzing qualitative and/or quantitative data
- utilizing Microsoft programs (including Excel) and Power BI
- writing reports and/or drafting presentations
Human Resources
Salary: $23.79 to $34.32 an hour
Company: CSIS
Location: Edmonton, Ottawa and Montreal
Who Should Apply: You must be enrolled in a relevant program of study such as social sciences, human resources, business administration, or commerce (with a specialization in human resources).
CSIS prefers applicants with experience in:
- human resources or administration, including administrative support functions where planning, organizing and coordinating actions/activities are required
- research and statistical analysis
Information Management & Legal Information Management
Salary: $23.79 to $34.32 an hour
Company: CSIS
Location: Ottawa
Who Should Apply: You must be enrolled in a relevant program of study such as information and records management, library science, archival studies, business administration, or library information technology.
CSIS prefers applicants with experience in:
- providing client service, including responding to queries and providing advice on policies and procedures
- using word processors, spreadsheet applications and email
- performing general administrative duties, including file organization and management
Intelligence Analysis
Salary: $23.79 to $34.32 an hour
Company: CSIS
Location: Ottawa
Who Should Apply: You must be enrolled in a relevant program of study such as social sciences, humanities, public policy, law, business, commerce, economics, statistics, or administration.
CSIS prefers applicants with experience in:
- producing various written reports, such as briefing notes, reports, assessments, summaries and/or memorandums
- researching and analyzing information to draw inferences and/or make recommendations
- interacting with internal and external stakeholders at different levels to obtain or provide information
IT and Engineering
Salary: $23.79 to $34.32 an hour
Company: CSIS
Location: Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa and Montreal
Who Should Apply: You must be enrolled in a relevant program of study such as computer science, computer and electrical engineering, engineering in technical areas, mechanical engineering, network security, information technology, telecommunications, software engineering, or informatics.
There are many streams you can be assigned to, including database administration, IT infrastructure support, network security, software development, strategic planning and reporting, artificial intelligence/machine learning development, and more.
CSIS doesn't require any work, school or volunteer experience, but software development experience and data analytics experience are assets.
Screening Analyst
Salary: $23.79 to $34.32 an hour
Company: CSIS
Location: Ottawa
Who Should Apply: You must be enrolled in a relevant program of study such as international security, social sciences, criminology, global and international studies, political science, conflict studies, history, communications, or ethics.
CSIS prefers applicants with experience in:
- producing presentations, briefing materials and/or reports
- conducting complex research and analysis using database systems
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Rowdy homecoming in Guelph drew up to 15,000 people, cost $91k in policing: report
Rowdy Guelph homecoming cost police $91k: report
THE CANADIAN PRESS/Hannah Yoon
A new report shows as many as 15,000 people gathered on a Guelph, Ont., street during an unsanctioned homecoming party last month, prompting a police response that cost more than $90,000.
A report presented to the Guelph Police Service Board Thursday details the scale of the Sept. 26 gathering on Chancellor’s Way near the University of Guelph.
It says police responded to approximately 550 incidents across Guelph that Saturday, including about 250 directly related to homecoming.
That’s more than double the roughly 250 incidents police typically handle on a Saturday.
The report says the police response involved approximately 88 officers and civilian members – and hundreds of hours of overtime – with the cost totalling about $91,000.
It says police made six arrests during the event, including four for public intoxication, one for assault and one for causing a disturbance.
About 70 provincial offence notices were also issued that day, mostly liquor-related, the report says.
Videos from the off-campus homecoming party showed massive crowds of young people in the streets, with some throwing bottles and other objects as police officers tried to control the situation. Police said officers were also dealing with people climbing buildings, as well as shoplifting and vandalism at nearby businesses.
University of Guelph president Rene Van Acker said the party risked the safety of students and neighbours and the university was reviewing the incident.
Guelph police said earlier this month that they're establishing a "homecoming working group" to manage large unsanctioned gatherings in the future. The group includes the city, the University of Guelph and Guelph General Hospital.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 16, 2026.
Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved.
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Panne chez Rogers : Tout ce que tu dois savoir sur le crédit qui sera versé aux abonnés
Surveille bien ton compte!
Le 8 juillet dernier, tous.tes les abonné.es de la firme Rogers ont été victimes d'une panne massive qui a touché l'ensemble du pays. Durant un peu plus de 24 heures, appels téléphoniques, services d'urgence et de paiement par carte étaient indisponibles entraînant une certaine irritation chez les utilisateur.trices et même la perte de chiffres d'affaires importants.
Il semble que cette interruption qui a fait les manchettes coûtera bien cher à la compagnie de télécommunication puisque celle-ci a annoncé, ce 12 juillet, qu'afin de regagner la confiance de ses usager.ères, elle allait augmenter la valeur du crédit de dédommagement. Si tu fais partie des personnes qui ont été impactées par la panne, voici ce que tu dois savoir sur le versement de ce montant.
Combien vas-tu recevoir ?
Selon ce qu'a indiqué la compagnie dans son communiqué, tu devrais recevoir un crédit équivalent à cinq jours de service. Le montant variera en fonction du forfait auquel tu souscris.
Pour connaître le total de cette somme, tu peux calculer combien te coûte une journée dans ton abonnement.
Est-ce que tu dois faire quelque chose pour avoir le crédit?
Non. Tu n'as pas besoin d'effectuer une action particulière pour recevoir ce montant. Celui-ci sera déposé automatiquement dans ton compte et sera déduit de ta prochaine facture. À noter qu'il sera accordé à tous les abonné.es des filières appartenant à Rogers soit : Rogers, Rogers service Affaires, Fido, Chatr et Cityfone.
Fais attention dans les prochains jours, car il se pourrait bien que des gens malhonnêtes profitent de cette situation afin de te retirer de l'argent en envoyant des messages frauduleux.
Qu'est-ce qui a causé la panne?
Selon un communiqué du président Tony Staffieri, celle-ci serait due à une défaillance du système du réseau : « Nous croyons maintenant avoir cerné la cause, soit une défaillance du système du réseau à la suite d’une mise à jour de maintenance de notre réseau de base, ce qui a causé le mauvais fonctionnement de certains de nos routeurs tôt vendredi matin. »
Ce n'est pas la première fois qu'un tel problème se présente puisqu'en 2021, une panne de quelques heures avait touché les abonné.es du service de télécommunication. Ceux-ci et celles-ci avaient alors reçu une compensation monétaire.