U.S. President Barack Obama's re-election campaign urged top fundraisers to support a Democratic-leaning outside group that is backing his bid for a second term, reversing Obama's opposition to "super" political action committees.

The Senate committee reviewing the government's omnibus crime bill Monday passed amendments introduced by the Conservatives, confirming the government's desire to change parts of the controversial bill.

Immigration Minister Jason Kenney is bending to opposition pressure and amending his controversial refugee omnibus bill, C-31.