Conservative leader says his plan is 'the only hope' for Canada's auto industry
OTTAWA -- Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he's planning to pitch a "realistic proposal" to end U.S. tariffs on the Canadian auto industry this weekend.
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Conservatives introduce bill to create self-defence law for home invasions
OTTAWA -- The Conservatives are pushing for changes to the Criminal Code they say would offer new protections to people who use force to defend themselves during a home invasion -- but the government says Canadians already have the right to self-defence.
Conservatives introduce bill to create self-defence law for home invasions
OTTAWA -- The Conservatives are pushing for changes to the Criminal Code they say would offer new protections to people who use force to defend themselves during a home invasion -- but the government says Canadians already have the right to self-defence.
Conservatives nominate candidates for two coming byelections
OTTAWA -- The federal Conservatives have nominated candidates in two of the three byelections set for April 13.
Opposition parties call for clarity from government as MPs debate Iran war
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney was absent from a debate on the U.S.-Israel war on Iran as opposition parties continued to question the government's position on the conflict.
Opposition parties call for clarity from government as MPs debate Iran war
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney was absent from a debate on the U.S.-Israel war on Iran as opposition parties continued to question the government's position on the conflict.
Secretary of state says Canada not looking to split submarine contract
OTTAWA -- Canada's secretary of state for defence procurement says the government is planning to choose just one company to build the country's next fleet of submarines.
Foreign Affairs Minister Anand says NATO must turn its focus to the North
OTTAWA -- Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand touted Canada's new commitment to defence spending and the domestic defence sector and called for a NATO policy pivot to the Arctic at a major defence and security conference in Ottawa on Wednesday.
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand set to speak at Ottawa defence conference
OTTAWA -- Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is set to speak at the Conference of Defence Associations Institute's annual gathering in Ottawa today.
Poilievre calls for deeper ties with U.K., Australia, New Zealand during London visit
OTTAWA -- Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling for Canada to deepen its trade and security ties with the U.K., Australia and New Zealand in the face of an increasingly unpredictable world.
Pierre Poilievre set to give speech in London during first official trip overseas
OTTAWA -- Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is set to speak at a think tank in London, England, today.
Submarine companies make their final pitches to Canada as it rushes to choose a fleet
OTTAWA -- The competition to build the Canadian navy's next fleet of submarines is heading into a new phase after a deadline for both finalists to submit their final proposals to the federal government on Monday.
Submarine companies reach deadline to submit proposals as Canada decides on new fleet
OTTAWA -- The competition to build the Canadian navy's next fleet of submarines is heading into a new phase after a deadline for both finalists to submit their final proposals to the federal government on Monday.
Poilievre calls for all-party working group on renewing trade deal with U.S.
OTTAWA -- Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre laid out his vision for the Canada-U.S. relationship on Thursday, directly denouncing U.S. President Donald Trump's rhetoric about Canada while insisting on a stable relationship with our southern neighbour.
Conservative leader pitches vision for Canada-U.S. relations in Toronto speech
OTTAWA -- Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is set to give a speech in Toronto today laying out his views on Canada's relationship with the United States.
Doctors, health groups call for action as Canada lags on cervical cancer prevention
OTTAWA -- Cervical cancer is both the fastest-growing type of cancer in Canada and one that is almost completely preventable -- and advocates gathered in Ottawa on Wednesday to call on the federal government to step up screening, prevention and vaccination.
Canada should work to recruit bilingual health workers, Senate report says
OTTAWA -- A Senate report is calling on the federal government to fast-track immigration and credential recognition for francophone and bilingual health-care workers.
Ottawa says national security incident, error at emergency stockpile unrelated
OTTAWA -- The Public Health Agency of Canada now says there was no connection between a national security incident at the country's emergency stockpile warehouse in 2024 and an error that caused the loss of $20-million of medication.
Feds say $20M loss at emergency stockpile was caused by open freezer door
OTTAWA -- Federal public health officials say a freezer door was left open at the national emergency stockpile in December 2024, causing the loss of $20 million worth of medication.
House of Commons holds moment of silence for victims of B.C. shooting
OTTAWA -- Members of Parliament held a moment of silence today in honour of the victims of the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.
CP NewsAlert: House of Commons holds moment of silence for victims of B.C. shooting
OTTAWA -- Members of Parliament held a moment of silence today in honour of the victims of the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.
Doctors warn against dangers of health misinformation from AI sources
OTTAWA -- The Canadian Medical Association says doctors are worried that more of their patients are turning to artificial intelligence for health advice -- and getting answers that put them in danger.
Health advocates say Liberals need to take a stand on Alberta's health privatization
OTTAWA -- A group of health care advocates is on Parliament Hill this week, lobbying lawmakers and calling on the federal government to take a stand on Alberta's latest moves to expand private health care.
As men's health enters the national conversation, advocates call for co-operation
OTTAWA -- The upcoming launch of a national strategy on men's and boys' health is a positive sign that men's well-being is becoming part of the mainstream conversation in Canada, advocates say -- even as they warn that it should not become partisan political fodder.
Candidate says he plans to run for Conservatives in Poilievre's former riding
OTTAWA -- Blair Turner, a police officer from the Ottawa area, says he plans to run for the Conservative nomination in Pierre Poilievre's former riding of Carleton.
Conservatives say they are united after strong endorsement of Poilievre's leadership
CALGARY -- Conservatives wrapped their three-day national convention in Calgary ready to look ahead to the future after solidifying Pierre Poilievre's leadership.
With Poilievre's leadership confirmed, Conservatives debate policy at convention
CALGARY -- Delegates at the federal Conservative party convention in Calgary are set to hear from Alberta Premier Danielle Smith today.
Conservatives vote to keep Pierre Poilievre as leader after speech in Calgary
CALGARY -- Pierre Poilievre's position as Conservative leader was cemented Friday after 87.4 per cent of delegates voted in a mandatory leadership review to keep him at the helm of their party.
CP NewsAlert: 87 per cent of Conservative delegates vote to keep Poilievre as leader
CALGARY -- Conservative delegates have voted to keep Pierre Poilievre as party leader, with 87 per cent voting in favour at a mandatory leadership review.
Poilievre rallies Conservative faithful in Calgary ahead of leadership vote
CALGARY -- Pierre Poilievre told Conservative party supporters the theme of this weekend's national convention in Calgary is hope -- and he promised not to give up as he asked delegates to give him another shot to lead the party into an election.
Conservatives converge in downtown Calgary, eager to hear from party leader Poilievre
CALGARY -- Conservatives have kicked off their national convention in Calgary with a focus on the future and a vision of a party united in the face of Liberal attempts to divide it.
Abortion, MAID, CBC: Here's what Conservatives are debating at Calgary convention
CALGARY -- Hundreds of party delegates from across the country have assembled in Calgary for the federal Conservative party's national convention.
Conservatives converge on downtown Calgary, eager to hear from party leader Poilievre
OTTAWA -- Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is set to address his party faithful this evening in Calgary, in a speech that many anticipate will set the tone for the Tories heading into the next election.
Poilievre prepares for leadership review as Conservatives gather in Calgary
OTTAWA -- For the third time in just under a year, Pierre Poilievre's political fate will be in the hands of voters this Friday -- though this time, it's a small group of partisan supporters who appear likely to give him another shot.
Tobacco company taking Ottawa to court over fee that got unanimous House support
OTTAWA -- A major tobacco company is taking the federal government to court over a new fee that would see the industry pay for Ottawa's tobacco control strategy.
There is 'much alignment' between Canada, China on Greenland sovereignty: Carney
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday he found "much alignment" between his views on Greenland's sovereignty and those of Chinese President Xi Jinping in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's threats against the territory.
There is 'much alignment' between Canada, China on Greenland, Arctic sovereignty
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday he found "much alignment" between his views on Greenland's sovereignty and those of Chinese President Xi Jinping in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's threats against the territory.
There is 'much alignment' between Canada, China on Greenland, Arctic sovereignty
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday he found "much alignment" between his views on Greenland's sovereignty and those of Chinese President Xi Jinping in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's threats against the territory.
Charter challenge of religious exemption to assisted dying law heads to court in B.C.
OTTAWA -- The B.C. Supreme Court has begun hearing a case that questions whether faith-based publicly funded hospitals have the right to refuse certain procedures on the basis of their religious beliefs.
B.C. court to hear Charter challenge over religious exemptions to assisted dying law
OTTAWA -- A trial set to begin Monday in British Columbia's Supreme Court questions whether publicly funded faith-based hospitals should be allowed to prevent patients from receiving medical assistance in dying in their facilities.
Conservative MP accuses students of free speech attack after campus event cancelled
OTTAWA -- Conservative MP Garnett Genuis accused a student group at York University of attacking free speech after he was denied permission to hold an event there — but the university's student centre said politics had nothing to do with its decision.
CP NewsAlert: Carney says Canadian oil will be competitive after Maduro ouster
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada is working to expand oil markets in Asia with the prospect of Venezuelan oil displacing Canadian product in the American market.
Poilievre calls for immediate pipeline approval following U.S. action in Venezuela
OTTAWA -- Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is warning the federal government that the possible end of American sanctions on Venezuelan oil could displace Canadian exports to the U.S. -- and is urging the Liberals to "immediately approve a pipeline to the Pacific Coast."
Carney, Zelenskyy speak as Ukrainian president prepares for peace talks in Florida
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke today with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as he prepares to head to the United States for a key meeting in the ongoing talks to end the war with Russia.
Conservatives look to turn the page after 'terrible disappointment' of 2025
OTTAWA -- One year ago, Pierre Poilievre appeared to be on the cusp of achieving two things he'd wanted for a long time: the end of Justin Trudeau's political career, and a majority Conservative government with himself at the helm.
Poilievre says Carney's Liberals are 'counterfeit' Conservatives
OTTAWA -- Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has been encouraging Prime Minister Mark Carney to steal his ideas on everything from tax cuts to bail reform since the April election — but he says what Carney is doing with those ideas amounts to "counterfeit conservatism."
Members of Parliament vote down Conservative pipeline motion
OTTAWA -- Members of Parliament voted Tuesday to defeat a Conservative motion aimed at pinning down the Liberals on whether they support building a pipeline to the B.C. coast.
Conservatives, Liberals accuse each other of playing games as MPs debate pipeline
OTTAWA -- Government and Official Opposition MPs accused one another of playing political games Tuesday as the House of Commons debated a Conservative motion aimed at pinning down the Liberals on whether they support building a pipeline to the B.C. coast.
Conservatives, Liberals accuse each other of playing games as MPs debate pipeline
OTTAWA -- Government and Official Opposition MPs accused one another of playing political games Tuesday as the House of Commons debated a Conservative motion aimed at pinning down the Liberals on whether they support building a pipeline to the B.C. coast.
Conservatives say they'll amend pipeline motion to get Liberal support
OTTAWA -- The political gamesmanship continues in the House of Commons today ahead of a vote on a Conservative motion that aims to pin down the Liberals on whether they support building a pipeline to the B.C. coast.
Liberals say they'll vote against Conservative motion declaring support for pipeline
OTTAWA -- Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson says a Conservative motion declaring support for a pipeline is a cynical ploy designed to divide MPs.
House set to vote today on Conservative motion declaring support for pipeline to B.C.
OTTAWA -- Members of Parliament are set to debate a Conservative motion today that declares support for an oil pipeline to British Columbia's coast.
Study that said glyphosate herbicide is safe retracted 25 years after publication
OTTAWA -- Environmental groups say Health Canada needs to take action after an influential research article on the safety of a popular weed-killer was retracted by its publisher.
NDP leader says Liberals are being 'dishonest' about the future of pharmacare
OTTAWA -- The federal government's response to a report it commissioned on national pharmacare was "shockingly dismissive," NDP interim leader Don Davies said this week as he called on the Liberals to come clean on their plans for the program.
Beekeepers call for import ban on non-North American bees as deadly mite spreads
OTTAWA -- Canadian beekeepers are sounding the alarm about a pest that's spreading in parts of Asia, and calling on the federal government to take action.
Health minister noncommittal on pharmacare, says expert report isn't binding
OTTAWA -- The federal health minister is not committing to following the road map set out by an expert committee to launch a national pharmacare system.
Health minister noncommittal on pharmacare, says expert report isn't binding
OTTAWA -- The federal health minister is not committing to following the road map set out by an expert committee to launch a national pharmacare system.
Expert report calls on Ottawa to fund essential medicines, enshrine pharmacare in law
OTTAWA -- Canada should create a pharmacare system that offers free access to essential medicines to anyone with a health card and allows private insurance to continue playing a role, an expert committee report recommended on Friday.
Advocates disappointed budget offered no funding for IVF, despite campaign pledge
OTTAWA -- Fertility advocates say they're disappointed the Liberal government did not make good on its campaign promise to fund in vitro fertilization treatments in the recent federal budget.
Sweden and Canada sign strategic partnership as royal couple visits Ottawa
OTTAWA -- Sweden's King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia arrived in Ottawa on Tuesday morning and were welcomed at Rideau Hall by a small crowd of onlookers waving Swedish flags.