On a mission to fix health care, Jane Philpott is open to a return to politics
More than five years after she was expelled from caucus in the fallout from the SNC-Lavalin affair, former Liberal health...
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Trudeau speaks with Trump following assassination attempt on former president
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with former U.S. president Donald Trump on Sunday, a day after the Republican candidate survived...
Public safety minister convenes top security officials, assures increased vigilance after attack on Trump
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc says top Canadian security officials have assured him that they have upped their vigilance following...
Farmers in Saskatchewan say they don't feel they're being heard by the federal government
On the surface, last week's Canada's Farm Show in Regina was all about exciting new equipment — massive tractors and...
Canadians — and Liberals — split on giving the undocumented status: immigration minister
Immigration Minister Marc Miller says the federal government is continuing to investigate options for giving status to some undocumented people...
Cabinet ministers flock to Liberal stronghold ahead of Toronto byelection
Cabinet ministers are spending a lot of time in a key Toronto riding ahead of a byelection later this month...
Federal parties aligning on need for speed with anti-foreign meddling bill
A week of political debate over a shocking report alleging that some parliamentarians aided foreign meddling in Canadian politics has...
The head of the UN says oil and gas ads should be banned. Where does Canada stand?
The head of the United Nations this week called for the end of fossil fuel advertising — an international twist...
Freeland says Canada welcomes Gaza ceasefire proposal, reiterates calls around hostages, aid
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says a Gaza ceasefire proposal outlined by U.S. President Joe Biden on...
Third-party political advertising is at a crossroads. Do the current rules protect voters' rights?
The Supreme Court of Canada heard arguments last week in a case concerning third-party political advertising, highlighting what experts see...
Liberal MP John Aldag announces resignation, looks to run for NDP in B.C.
Liberal MP John Aldag has announced he'll resign his seat later this month, with the intention of securing a nomination...
CBC chief says broadcaster isn't making specific plans for loss of public subsidy
Catherine Tait says payout of bonuses will have little real effect on broadcaster’s financial woes. The head of the CBC...
Canada's relations with Russia have slid to a post-Soviet low, ambassador says
Canada's top envoy in Moscow says relations with post-Soviet Russia are likely as bad as they've ever been, as the...
Political fireworks about drug decriminalization leave Toronto request in limbo
A request by Canada's biggest city to move forward on drug decriminalization is in limbo, facing significant provincial opposition and...
Love the idea or hate it, experts say federal use of notwithstanding clause would be a bombshell
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's suggestion this week that he would use the notwithstanding clause to push through criminal justice reforms...
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 acknowledged that foreign workers will be involved...
Freeland defends budget measures, as premiers push back on federal involvement
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says she thinks unhappy premiers will come around on measures in the...
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 steps Ottawa is taking to boost housing construction...
Deluge of federal pre-budget announcements draws fire from opposition, premiers
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau continues to face resistance from the Conservative opposition and some provincial leaders as time ticks down...
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 important contribution to NATO's strength at a time...
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 Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about an Israeli military...
Federal government commits to creation of national school food program
The federal government says it will launch a national school food program, hoping to deliver meals to an additional 400,00...
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 McLaven’s decades-old machinery is revving up...
Natural resources minister defends carbon tax as provinces pile on
Jonathan Wilkinson says 'there must be consequences' for Saskatchewan's refusal to remit tax. Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says provincial...
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 call to delay the carbon tax is a sign...
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 have the government's new pharmacare plan...
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 his Italian counterpart was cancelled on Saturday...
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 Ukraine as support from the...
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 Independent senator in a transformed Senate that...
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 for car theft, after the federal government convened...
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 comes to formulating its promised legislation governing online...
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 Conservative leader Erin...
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 a bad call when he ruled that the federal...
Foreign interference inquiry will be 'deeply uncomfortable' for Beijing, Canada's ambassador to China says
Canada's ambassador to China says the coming inquiry into foreign interference in Canadian elections will be a difficult moment for...
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 reckon with the challenges they face as...
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 co-ordinator in the House of Commons, with...
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 now the most-signed e-petition...
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 a humanitarian ceasefire was a necessary reaction...
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 territory with a blanket exemption from the...
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 latest salvo in the political fight over housing...
The Conservatives may be headed for their best fundraising year ever
The federal Conservatives are crushing the governing Liberals in fundraising, helping the opposition party build up what could be a...
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, a reminder that disputes...
Worrying about AI as an 'existential' threat distracts from immediate risks, Balsillie says
Former tech executive Jim Balsillie says artificial intelligence should be regulated, but thinking about it as an existential threat distracts...
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 cryptocurrencies have faded from prominence in Canadian politics...
Canadian special forces members on the ground in Israel, DND confirms
Canadian special forces members are in Israel helping Canada's embassy there with "contingency planning," a Department of National Defence spokesperson...
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 his provincial and federal counterparts on his province's...
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 on a digital services tax could put it...
Trudeau, Poilievre and others across political spectrum rally in support of Israel
Canadian politicians from across the political spectrum gathered at solidarity rallies in support of Israel on Monday, as the country's...
A shifting electoral map could boost Conservatives in the next election
The federal Conservatives may be set to benefit from a shifting electoral landscape in Canada — but that potential boost...