Pierre Poilievre worries about threats against his family — but says there’s no need to tone down political criticism
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he is concerned about threats against his…
Tonda MacCharles
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Justin Trudeau is reckoning with the decision of his political life. Here’s why few know what he will do
This is a moment of reckoning for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The question…
Insiders say Liberal MPs turned up the pressure on Justin Trudeau during a private call: ‘Some of your key players need to go’
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was pushed to make serious changes to rescue the…
Justin Trudeau personally reaches out to Liberal MPs amid pressure on him to step down
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been working the phones to tamp down any caucus…
Can Justin Trudeau counter Pierre Poilievre’s claim that his time is up? Obama’s former adviser has some advice
David Axelrod, a top American Democratic political strategist, wasn’t…
Canada’s EV strategy will cost $6B more than announced, watchdog says
Canada’s EV-building strategy will cost Ottawa and provinces about $6 billion more…
This isn’t just another byelection in Toronto — it might reveal the future for Justin Trudeau and Pierre Poilievre. Here’s what’s at stake
It’s a fascinating political petri dish under the microscope by parties,…
If you thought Trump 1.0 was crazy, brace yourself for Trump 2.0. Here’s where top officials say Canada is vulnerable
If Canadians thought Trump 1.0 was crazily chaotic, they should expect Trump 2.0 will…
Garage set on fire. Smashed windows. MPs and elected officials are rattled by rising intimidation and threats — and ‘someone is going to get seriously hurt’
It seems only a matter of time before an elected official in Canada gets…
Justin Trudeau says Canada’s conservative leaders threaten abortion rights
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday that Canadian conservative leaders…
Trudeau cabinet minister tells her raw personal story in the House of Commons, on the same day two Conservative MPs attend anti-abortion rally
Federal cabinet minister Soraya Martinez Ferrada was determined to put…
Justin Trudeau’s big defence policy update took two years to create. But it still leaves major questions unanswered
The Liberals’ latest national defence plan was a full two years in the works,…
China’s alleged targeting of Michael Chong is contempt of Parliament: report
A House of Commons committee has ruled that an “intimidation campaign”…
Trudeau government announces billions more for the military — but still won’t meet NATO’s spending target
Canada will raise military spending by more than $8 billion over the next five years…
Queen’s Park and Ottawa caught off guard by Ford’s delay of EV manufacturing in Ontario
Queen’s Park and Ottawa, which have jointly pledged billions in electric vehicle…
Justin Trudeau is angering Canada’s premiers with his legacy projects. Inside the fight between provinces and the prime minister
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau came to power promising a new era of…
Justin Trudeau and Chrystia Freeland are on a mission. Here's what's behind it
You’re going to see a lot of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, his deputy and finance…
Trudeau government will stop sending arms to Israel, Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says
The Trudeau government will cease future arms exports to Israel even though…
Pierre Poilievre will undo some of Justin Trudeau's legacy if he becomes prime minister. Here's what he'd target
Prime ministers always say they leave their political legacies to historians. But…
Brampton company says its light armoured vehicles were destined for police use in Israel, not Gaza, as Ottawa delays shipments
A Canadian company that makes light armoured vehicles says its shipments destined…
'This is a red alert': Byelection result has Trudeau Liberals looking nervously toward the next campaign
The terrible showing by the federal Liberals in the Durham byelection won by the…
Palestinian Canadians sue Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly, alleging Canada's military exports to Israel are illegal
A group of Canadian human rights lawyers and Palestinian Canadians who have lost…
Trudeau ministers admit Donald Trump poses risk to key industries in Canada
A re-elected Donald Trump would likely act on his campaign warning to slap…
'Mr. Mulroney never stopped working for Canadians: Former prime minister's death prompts outpouring of reflection
The death Thursday of former Progressive Conservative Prime Minister Brian…
Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives say they support Ukraine — but won't commit to keeping Justin Trudeau's latest agreement with Kyiv
The federal Conservatives are condemning Justin Trudeau for “letting down”…
Toronto Conservatives accuse federal party of 'undemocratic' meddling in nomination of Karen Stintz
The federal Conservative party’s nomination of Karen Stintz in the Toronto…
Conservative riding association protests 'unfair and undemocratic' decision to parachute former Doug Ford minister into federal riding
The federal Conservative Party’s decision to parachute former provincial…
Supreme Court slammed after anti-racism advocates 'disinvited' from presentation over posts on Israeli-Palestinian conflict
A group of Black anti-racism activists were dropped from a meeting at the Supreme…
Justin Trudeau needs to stop his Donald Trump trash talk, former ambassador warns
A former Canadian ambassador to Washington says Justin Trudeau should ditch the…
‘Hamas supporters.’ ‘Pro-Russia.’ MPs hurl insults and accusations as Speaker struggles to keep order
Tempers flared in the House of Commons Monday over insults hurled across the aisle…
Israel-Hamas war: Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly in Israel for meetings
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly has flown to Israel to meet her Israeli…
Trudeau government considers airlift for Canadians in Israel as death toll rises
The federal government is considering airlifting Canadians out of Israel, the…