Watchdog finds 'strong perception of favoritism' toward McKinsey in some government contracts
The federal procurement watchdog says the government has created a “strong…
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Trudeau challenges premiers opposed to carbon tax hike to suggest alternatives to federal levy
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is calling on premiers opposed to increasing the…
Government falling short on promise to roll out automatic tax filing pilot, experts say
The government is falling short on a 2023 budget commitment to pilot a new…
GC Strategies partner pleads ignorance while being questioned by MPs looking into ArriveCan
One of the partners at GC Strategies said Thursday he didn’t know the answers to…
What is GC Strategies? A closer look at the company linked to the ArriveCan controversy
GC Strategies, the largest contractor to work on the ArriveCan app project, is…
PM won't say whether MP who attacked government's Gaza policy will stay in current role
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau skirted the question Thursday when he was asked…
Commons staff would not have screened Yaroslav Hunka for 'reputational risks,' MPs told
House of Commons staff members are not tasked with screening guests for…
Total cost of ArriveCan 'impossible to determine' due to poor record-keeping, AG report finds
The final cost of the controversial ArriveCan app is impossible to determine due…
Putin uses Tucker Carlson interview to take shots at Zelenskyy over Hunka affair
Yaroslav Hunka, a Nazi-aligned war veteran, was given a standing ovation…
Justice minister's government car stolen for the third time in as many years
Politicians and law enforcement officials are confronting a rising number of…
House of Commons passes new Ukraine free trade deal over Conservative opposition
The House of Commons passed an updated free trade agreement with Ukraine on Tuesday…
Federal government seeking another pause on planned expansion of medical assistance in dying
The federal government has announced it is seeking another pause on medical…
There's no formal mechanism to make Trudeau face a leadership review — even if MPs wanted one
Last week, Liberal MP Ken McDonald walked back comments suggesting he would like to…
Liberal MPs voice support for Trudeau after caucus member suggests a 'leadership review'
A number of Liberal MPs are saying they still have confidence in Prime Minister…
Liberal MP says he thinks Trudeau should face a leadership review
Liberal MP Ken McDonald says he thinks it’s time for his party to consider…
Former Ontario Liberal leadership candidate Erskine-Smith won't run in next federal election
Liberal MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith says he won’t seek re-election in the next…
Ottawa planning to reduce volume of international students in certain provinces: source
The federal government is planning to reduce the volume of international…
House of Commons looking into electric buses to shuttle MPs around parliamentary precinct
The House of Commons is looking into the possibility of transporting MPs around…
Small businesses facing hard decisions about CEBA loan forgiveness deadline
With a major deadline to repay a pandemic era loan on the horizon, Rod…
Could some policy wins lift the NDP's political fortunes?
The NDP is hoping to translate policy success into political success when some…
Despite a difficult 2023, Trudeau says he's not ready to 'walk away'
The prime minister discusses the carbon tax, housing and foreign interference.…
Trudeau says allies 'increasingly concerned' about Israel's tactics eroding its international…
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he’s worried that Israel’s tactics in the war…
PM Trudeau gives Poilievre credit for tapping into Canadians' concerns about affordability
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is giving his main political rival credit for…
She received the CEBA loan more than 3 years ago — her bank now says she wasn't eligible
With a major deadline to repay a pandemic era loan just over a month…
NDP calling for 'disciplinary measures' for Speaker Fergus, won't ask him to resign
New Democrats are calling on the House of Commons to impose “disciplinary…
House of Commons adjourns after more than 24 hours of voting, naps and singalongs
MPs finally left the House of Commons late Friday night after voting for more than…
MPs agree to have committee look into Speaker Fergus video controversy
MPs voted late Wednesday to have the House procedures committee examine Speaker…
Ottawa set to announce cap-and-trade framework to reduce emissions in oil and gas sector
The federal government will unveil its oil and gas emissions cap framework on…
Speaker Fergus says he's not resigning after MPs question his impartiality
House Speaker Greg Fergus says he doesn’t intend to resign, despite two opposition…