The federal government is in the “advanced stages” of creating a list of entities that threaten national security, the Star has learned. According to documents reviewed by the Star, the list will include foreign-state-connected universities, research institutes and laboratories believed to be at “higher risk” of engaging in theft, unwanted knowledge transfers and interference in research.
Critics, however, say the law will sabotage health care. The Ontario Nurses’ Association and other health-care unions warned that private clinics granted licences to perform OHIP-covered surgeries could poach medical professionals from hospitals already struggling with staff shortages and make it even harder for the public hospital system to care for patients.