With no sign of Justin Trudeau leaving, some Liberal MPs want major changes in his cabinet: ‘Clearly, what’s happening is not working’
Last week’s tiny cabinet change did nothing to appease those in Prime Minister…
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Justin Trudeau says he has ‘full confidence’ in Chrystia Freeland after report says his senior advisers are questioning her effectiveness
Justin Trudeau has “full confidence” in his long-time political lieutenant,…
‘Shameful’: Justin Trudeau called out by Americans over failure to hit NATO spending target
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government was still trying to figure out how to…
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…
Some Liberal insiders worry they’re seen as too ‘woke’ under Justin Trudeau — and that it may be too late for him to go
Shock and disappointment over Monday’s byelection defeat in midtown Toronto is…
Liberals grapple with stunning Toronto byelection loss and Justin Trudeau’s future: ‘The pressure will mount for sure’
Federal Liberals are now grappling with the fallout of Monday’s stunning…
After nine election victories, a Toronto MP known for his straight talk and wit says he won’t run again
Inside the Liberal caucus meeting on Wednesday, John McKay was having a bit…
It’s common practice for MPs. But amid foreign-interference claims, some say it’s time for it to be banned
Star analysis finds it has happened more than 100 times since 2016, when foreign…
China is dominating the EV market — and that means trouble no matter how Canada responds
Ever since the United States said it will slap steep tariffs on Chinese electric…
Top-secret intelligence alleges some MPs aided foreign interference. This might be a way to publicly name them
MPs named by top-secret intelligence as aiding foreign interference in Canadian…
Ottawa considering foundation to honour Brian Mulroney
The federal government is considering the creation of a new public…
Some Liberals think Mark Carney could succeed Justin Trudeau. We talked to those who think he’d be a great leader — and others who roll their eyes
The way former Liberal cabinet minister Catherine McKenna sees it, change is…
Nearly a third of Canadians think world war is likely and many more believe Canada is not ready, survey finds
A new poll suggests Canadians hold mixed views about whether a world war is on…
Pierre Poilievre says he’ll ‘axe the carbon tax’ for consumers — but when it comes to the pricing system for Canadian industries, he won’t say
He would repeal incoming federal electricity regulations. He would scrap…
Someone will eventually succeed Justin Trudeau as Liberal leader. Here’s what Canadians told a pollster about some of the potential contenders
Of a slate of potential Liberal leadership contenders largely unknown to the…
Liberal MP won’t seek re-election, citing fears for her safety and disgust with toxicity in politics
Describing how politics has grown so “toxic” and “hyperpartisan” that she is…
Trudeau government wants banks to use the word ‘rebate’ when you get your carbon levy refund — but a source says one bank is flat out refusing
The federal government is frustrated by difficulties in getting banks to adopt…
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,…
Justin Trudeau’s government is $15 billion behind in climate change spending, report says
he federal government has failed to spend roughly $15 billion that it committed…
Chrystia Freeland is at the centre of a political storm. The course she charts out of it could save her Liberal government — or make matters even worse
It’s 2014, and Chrystia Freeland is laughing on the streets of London. In classic…
Jagmeet Singh was warned about potential threat against his life, inquiry hears
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh was among the Sikh Canadians who were warned about potential…
Justin Trudeau's consumer carbon levy less impactful than other climate change actions, report says
It’s the climate policy at the heart of the political storm around carbon pricing.…
Justin Trudeau promised them a portion of the carbon rebate. Five years later, the government has collected billions, but they're still waiting for money
The federal government hasn’t decided how it will refund more than $3.6 billion in…
'He's a liar and a hate-monger': Former prime minister Kim Campbell slams Pierre Poilievre
Former prime minister Kim Campbell called Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre a…
NDP insiders say pharmacare battle was the closest they've ever come to abandoning Justin Trudeau's Liberals
It was January, and it was the closest the New Democrats had ever come to ditching…
It's a Conservative stronghold — but here's why Pierre Poilievre's Tories will be closely watching this byelection on Monday
Who wins Monday’s byelection in the riding of Durham likely won’t set off…
One premier is threatening to kill Justin Trudeau's controversial carbon levy. What happens if he succeeds?
It has been a season of political discontent for Prime Minister Justin…
Canada willing to send troops to Ukraine in noncombat role, Defence Minister Bill Blair says
Canada is open to sending a limited number of military personnel to train…
How Canada's military fell into crisis — and why failing to save it has deep consequences for us all
On paper, she seems to be exactly what the Canadian military needs. An…
Justin Trudeau adviser defends use of crude language in online exchange with right-wing group
A senior adviser to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is defending her use of crude,…
Justin Trudeau fends off dire warnings, says he won't slash federal spending
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he doesn’t believe in slashing federal spending…
Battered in the polls, Justin Trudeau's Liberals look for a boost from … Donald Trump?
The federal Liberals are turning their minds to how they can strategically…
Trudeau government's policies are undercutting Canada's economy, business group charges
One of Canada’s leading business groups has accused the federal government of…
Here's where Justin Trudeau's Liberals say they've gone wrong — and how they can turn it around
Apparently, being Liberal isn’t as fun as it used to be. Sean Casey, the…
Toronto MP Carolyn Bennett to become Canada's ambassador to Denmark: Sources
Outgoing Toronto Liberal MP Carolyn Bennett will soon be named Canada’s next…
Trudeau government silent on genocide allegations against Israel at UN court
The federal government is so far staying out of the latest political flashpoint…
Justin Trudeau’s foreign minister is grappling with a world of chaos. But is she making a mark?
Given all that has happened since — new and still-raging wars; diplomatic chills;…
Most Canadians want Justin Trudeau to cut the carbon price on all home heating, poll suggests
A new poll suggests most Canadians want more carbon price carve-outs, and that…
Donald Trump’s return to power could be ‘an absolute disaster’ for Canada. Are we ready?
This past week, while Canadians were preoccupied with Thanksgiving preparations,…