Sep 28 2023 — Rachel Aiello — CTV News — Canada’s Gov. Gen. Mary Simon says Parliament’s recognition of a man who fought for a Nazi unit during the Second World War was “a shock and an embarrassment,” and she’s considering personally reaching out to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Simon, as the representative of Canada’s head of state King Charles III, welcomed Zelenskyy and the […]
Sep 26 2023 — Rachel Aiello — CTV News — Anthony Rota has resigned from his prestigious position as Speaker of the House of Commons over his invitation to, and the House’s subsequent recognition of, a man who fought for a Nazi unit during the Second World War. Rota announced his unprecedented decision to step aside after meeting with the House leaders from all parties […]
Sep 26 2023 — Rachel Aiello — CTV News — Pressure is ramping up for House of Commons Speaker Anthony Rota to resign, with all parties now publicly calling for him to “do the honourable thing,” and vacate the Speaker’s chair over his invitation to and the House’s subsequent recognition of a man who fought for a Nazi unit during the Second World War. These […]
Sep 25 2023 — Rachel Aiello — CTV News — Tensions flared in the House of Commons on Monday over opposition calls for House of Commons Speaker Anthony Rota to resign after apologizing to the House of Commons for inviting, recognizing and leading the chamber in a standing ovation for a man who fought for a Nazi unit during the Second World War. The incident […]
Sep 22 2023 — Rachel Aiello — CTV News — There was “shared intelligence among Five Eyes partners” that informed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s public allegation of a potential link between the government of India and the murder of a Canadian citizen, United States Ambassador to Canada David Cohen confirmed to CTV News. In an exclusive interview on CTV’s Question Period with Vassy Kapelos airing […]
Sep 8 2023 — Rachel Aiello — CTV News — A year after his decisive first-ballot leadership victory coming in as members’ first choice in nearly every riding across the country, Pierre Poilievre delivered a rally-style speech at the Conservative convention aimed at pushing his “common sense” message beyond the base, to the broader public.
Sep 8 2023 — Rachel Aiello — CTV News — As devoted delegates gather behind closed doors to deliberate over social conservative and anti-carbon tax policies, the Conservative party sought to project a more moderate public image on Friday, seeing long-time progressive Peter MacKay endorse Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. In his 25-minute lunchtime address, the one-time leadership hopeful said to seize on the party’s current […]
Sep 6 2023 — Rachel Aiello — CTV News — After a summer spent refocusing his government on the issue of housing affordability, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberals are still less trusted on the file than the Conservatives and the New Democrats, exclusive new polling numbers indicate. According to a survey conducted by Nanos Research for CTV News Channel’s Power Play with Vassy Kapelos, Pierre […]
Aug 31 2023 — Rachel Aiello — CTV News — Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs Dominic LeBlanc has made public a six-month progress report on steps taken to implement the dozens of recommendations stemming from the Emergencies Act inquiry. So far, according to LeBlanc, the government has “made progress” on:
Aug 29 2023 — Rachel Aiello — CTV News — As the government develops plans for the future of 24 Sussex Drive, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre says fixing or replacing the dilapidated and unoccupied official residence would be the last item on his agenda if he was prime minister. Poilievre, who currently resides in the taxpayer-funded official residence Stornoway, told reporters Tuesday that plans for […]
Aug 24 2023 — Rachel Aiello — CTV News — Canada has named a new ambassador to Ukraine, seeing current envoy Larisa Galadza replaced by Natalka Cmoc. Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly announced the change to one of Canada’s key diplomatic posts on Thursday, Ukraine’s Independence Day. “This critical relationship can only be made possible through diplomatic engagement on the ground and working side by […]
Aug 23 2023 — Rachel Aiello — CTV News — Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland was fined for speeding in Alberta last week. “I did get a speeding ticket,” Freeland confirmed to reporters during an afternoon availability in Prince Edward Island on Wednesday. Freeland said she was driving between Grande Prairie and Peace River when she was pulled over.
Aug 23 2023 — Rachel Aiello — CTV News — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wrapped up a multi-day meeting of his ministers with a message to young people: “We owe it to you to take action.” From housing affordability to climate change, Trudeau attempted to reach out directly to the demographic that’s helped him win past elections. “To young Canadians, I want to say something: […]
Aug 21 2023 — Rachel Aiello — CTV News — As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau insists that despite months of delay, his government is “moving forward” with a foreign interference inquiry, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is accusing him of standing in the way. On Monday, asked by reporters whether the delay in what months ago seemed an imminent announcement of a public inquiry into foreign […]
Aug 21 2023 — Rachel Aiello — CTV News — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he’s grateful for the kind messages he’s received from Canadians and is focused on moving forward, following the news that he and Sophie Gregoire Trudeau have signed a legal separation agreement. “First I want to thank all the people who have reached out over the past number of weeks with […]