Federal, provincial politicians leave door open to foreign workers' involvement in Honda deal
Parties to the massive Honda EV investment deal reached this week have tacitly…
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Freeland defends budget measures, as premiers push back on federal involvement
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says she thinks…
Alberta premier says she's prepared to take Ottawa to court over housing deals
Federal officials and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith clashed again on Friday over…
Deluge of federal pre-budget announcements draws fire from opposition, premiers
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau continues to face resistance from the Conservative…
U.S. 'unable to step up' on Ukraine aid, leaving Canada to fill the gap, says Freeland
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says Canada’s commitment to Ukraine has been an…
Trudeau condemns Netanyahu's comments on strike that killed Canadian, 6 other aid workers
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pushed back Thursday on comments made by Israeli Prime…
Federal government commits to creation of national school food program
The federal government says it will launch a national school food program,…
The federal government promised to plant two billion trees. How’s that going?
Just off a country road in rural Ontario, a short drive from Barrie, Kerry…
Natural resources minister defends carbon tax as provinces pile on
Jonathan Wilkinson says ‘there must be consequences’ for Saskatchewan’s refusal to…
Trudeau says N.L. premier bowing to political pressure over carbon tax increase
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey’s…
Health minister says he hopes some provinces will have pharmacare plan in place by end of 2024
Federal Health Minister Mark Holland says he hopes some provinces will be able to…
Trudeau's Toronto event with Italy PM Meloni cancelled due to pro-Palestinian protest
A Toronto event where Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was scheduled to host…
With American aid to Ukraine stuck in limbo, defence minister says others must step up
Defence Minister Bill Blair says NATO countries like Canada must ramp up their aid to…
81 senators later, Trudeau has changed the Senate. Is it ready to change again?
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made his 81st Senate appointment this week — another…
Justice minister says door is open to tougher penalties for auto theft
Canada’s justice minister says he’s looking at options for increasing the penalties…
Experts urge federal government to pursue moderate, 'judicious' approach to harmful content online
Digital policy experts say the Liberal government should be restrained when it…
Byelection called for Durham, Ont., seat vacated by Erin O'Toole retirement
A federal byelection has been called in Durham, Ont. to fill the seat left vacant by…
Former justice minister says he's still 'confident' in decision to trigger Emergencies Act
Former justice minister David Lametti says a federal court judge made…
Foreign interference inquiry will be 'deeply uncomfortable' for Beijing, Canada's ambassador to…
Canada’s ambassador to China says the coming inquiry into foreign interference in…
As clock ticks down to CEBA deadline, business owners plead for understanding from government
Some small business owners in Canada are asking for the federal government to…
Steven MacKinnon to step in as Liberal House leader with Gould set to begin parental leave
Liberal MP Steven MacKinnon will be sworn in Monday as the government’s chief…
A record number of people signed e-petitions last year — do they make a difference?
A call for the House of Commons to vote no confidence in the Liberal government is…
Canada's UN ambassador defends UN vote as 'compassionate' response to humanitarian disaster in Gaza
Canada’s ambassador to the UN says Canada’s decision to vote in favour of…
N.W.T. premier says he wants complete carbon tax exemption for territory
Canada’s newest premier says that in an ideal world, Ottawa would provide his…
All eyes on housing crisis as government, opposition duel over who's to blame and how to fix it
A new 15-minute video produced by Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is the…
The Conservatives may be headed for their best fundraising year ever
The federal Conservatives are crushing the governing Liberals in fundraising,…
Parliament's new referee says he hopes MPs will lead the way on restoring decorum
Opposing aisles in the House of Commons are said to be placed two sword lengths apart,…
Worrying about AI as an 'existential' threat distracts from immediate risks, Balsillie says
Former tech executive Jim Balsillie says artificial intelligence should be…
Two years after peak crypto, Bitcoin has faded from the political conversation
Almost two years after reaching all-time highs in value, Bitcoin and other…
Canadian special forces members on the ground in Israel, DND confirms
Canadian special forces members are in Israel helping Canada’s embassy there with…
Alberta ready for conversation over potential CPP withdrawal, finance minister says
Alberta’s finance minister says he’s looking forward to a future meeting with…
How a complicated big-tech tax could cause a major headache for Canada-U.S. relations
Cross-border economy experts are warning that Canada’s decision to strike out alone…
Trudeau, Poilievre and others across political spectrum rally in support of Israel
Canadian politicians from across the political spectrum gathered at solidarity…
A shifting electoral map could boost Conservatives in the next election
The federal Conservatives may be set to benefit from a shifting electoral…